Pufferfish
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NamePufferfish
Scientific NameTorquigener pleurogramma
Common NamesWeeping Puffer, Weeping Toadfish, Yellowfin Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, Australia, New Caledonia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSpecies-specific tank recommended
Description
The Weeping Puffer (Torquigener pleurogramma) is a marine pufferfish found in the Western Pacific, characterized by its mottled green-brown body with white spots and a dark lateral stripe. Like other puffers, it can inflate when threatened. This species requires a specialized diet of hard-shelled invertebrates to maintain its dental health and is best kept in a species-specific aquarium due to its aggressive nature.
