Suez Puffer
NameSuez Puffer
Scientific NameTorquigener flavimaculosus
Common NamesSuez Puffer, Yellowspotted Puffer
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea (invasive)
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)50
Max Size (Inches)5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The Suez Puffer is a marine pufferfish characterized by its mottled brown and white coloration, often with yellow spots. It is an aggressive carnivore that can inflate its body when threatened. This species is known for its invasive spread into the Mediterranean Sea from the Red Sea via the Suez Canal.
