Brazilian Puffer
NameBrazilian Puffer
Scientific NameSphoeroides greeleyi
Common NamesBrazilian Puffer, Greeley's Puffer, Caribbean Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Coast of Brazil
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSpecies-specific tank recommended
Description
The Brazilian Puffer, also known as Greeley's Puffer, is a small marine pufferfish found in the Western Atlantic. It features a mottled brown to grey body with small iridescent blue spots and a distinctive yellow eye. Like other puffers, it can inflate its body as a defense mechanism when threatened.
