Naked Puffer
NameNaked Puffer
Scientific NameArothron immaculatus
Common NamesNaked Puffer, Immaculate Puffer, Blackedged Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Samoa, Southern Japan, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Triggerfish (certain species), Tangs (certain species), Large Wrasses
Description
The Naked Puffer, Arothron immaculatus, is a marine pufferfish characterized by its smooth skin, brownish-grey body, and striking yellow eyes. It often displays a dark caudal fin with a white tip. This species is a carnivore, requiring a diet of hard-shelled invertebrates to wear down its continuously growing teeth.
