Arrowhead Puffer
NameArrowhead Puffer
Scientific NamePao suvattii
Common NamesArrowhead Puffer, Suvatti Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Mekong River Basin, Thailand, Laos
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.5-7.5
Description
The Arrowhead Puffer is a highly predatory freshwater pufferfish known for its distinctive elongated snout and mottled brown coloration. It is an ambush predator that buries itself in the substrate, waiting for unsuspecting prey. Due to its aggressive nature, it is best kept in a species-only aquarium.
