Yellowfin Puffer
NameYellowfin Puffer
Scientific NameTakifugu flavidulus
Common NamesYellowfin Puffer, Yellowfin Pufferfish
FamilyTetraodontidae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, East Asia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)8
Water TypeFreshwater to Brackish
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range6.5-7.5
Description
The Yellowfin Puffer is a distinctive pufferfish characterized by its bright yellow fins and a body adorned with blue-grey stripes over a white belly. Originating from coastal and estuarine waters of the Western Pacific, this species is a carnivore requiring a diet of hard-shelled foods to maintain its dental health. Due to its aggressive and territorial nature, it is best kept in a species-specific aquarium.
