Longnose Puffer
NameLongnose Puffer
Scientific NameSphoeroides spengleri
Common NamesBandtail Puffer, Southern Puffer, Longnose Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginWestern Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSpecies-specific tank recommended, Robust damselfish (with caution), Triggerfish (with caution), Other similarly sized, robust puffers (with caution)
Description
The Longnose Puffer, also known as the Bandtail Puffer, is a saltwater species found in the Western Atlantic. It features a mottled brown and green body with distinct dark spots along its sides and a somewhat elongated snout. This puffer can inflate its body when threatened and is known for its nippy behavior.
