Humpback Puffer
NameHumpback Puffer
Scientific NameTetraodon palembangensis
Common NamesHumpback Puffer, Palembang Puffer, Dragon Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Sumatra, Borneo, Thailand, Malaysia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-79
pH Range6.0-7.5
Description
The Humpback Puffer is a highly predatory freshwater pufferfish known for its distinctive humped back and mottled yellow-brown coloration with dark spots. Originating from Southeast Asia, it requires a species-specific tank due to its aggressive and territorial nature. Its powerful teeth necessitate a diet rich in hard-shelled foods to prevent overgrowth.
