River Puffer
NameRiver Puffer
Scientific NameTetraodon suvattii
Common NamesArrowhead Puffer, Mekong Puffer, Suvatti Puffer, River Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Mekong River Basin, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)40
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-80
pH Range6.5-7.5
Description
The River Puffer, specifically the Arrowhead Puffer (*Tetraodon suvattii*), is a highly predatory freshwater pufferfish known for its elongated body, pointed snout, and mottled brown and black camouflage. It is an ambush predator that often buries itself in the substrate, waiting for unsuspecting prey. This species is highly aggressive and should be kept as a solitary specimen.
