Flavimaculosus Puffer
NameFlavimaculosus Puffer
Scientific NameArothron flavimaculosus
Common NamesYellowspotted Puffer, Yellow-spotted Pufferfish
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Western Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)14
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tangs, Large Triggerfish (with caution), Lionfish (with caution), Large Groupers
Description
The Flavimaculosus Puffer is a large, distinctive saltwater fish known for its ability to inflate when threatened. It features a white belly and a body covered in small brown spots, often with yellow or orange spots on its back. This species is a carnivore that requires a varied diet of meaty foods, including hard-shelled items to maintain its beak-like teeth.
