Silver Puffer
NameSilver Puffer
Scientific NameArothron hispidus
Common NamesStarry Puffer, Whitespotted Puffer, Broadbarred Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Eastern Pacific
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesSpecies-only tank recommended
Description
The Silver Puffer, also known as the Starry Puffer, is a large marine pufferfish recognized by its robust body covered in numerous black spots on a greenish-brown background, with a lighter underside. It possesses a powerful beak-like mouth for crushing hard-shelled prey and can inflate its body as a defense mechanism.
