Globe fish (Tetraodon lineatus)

Scientific name: Tetraodon lineatus Linnaeus, 1758

Globe fish (Tetraodon lineatus)

The Globe fish (Tetraodon lineatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Tetraodontidae that grows to about 47 cm (19 in). It is aggressive and needs a tank of at least 455 L (120 US gal), water at 24–26°C (75–79°F) and a pH of 6.0–8.0. Native range: Africa, Nile, Chad basin, Niger, Volta, Gambia, Geba and Senegal Rivers.

Globe fish care at a glance

Temperament
Aggressive
Adult size
47 cm (19 in)
Minimum tank
455 L (120 US gal)
Temperature
24–26°C (75–79°F)
pH
6.0–8.0

Biology

Found in large rivers, open water, weed beds and vegetated fringes. Feeds on mollusks

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Tetraodon lineatus
Family
Tetraodontidae (Puffers)
Order
Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and Filefishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
43.0
Environment
Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 7.0 - ?; dH range: 10 - ? demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Nile, Chad basin, Niger, Volta, Gambia, Geba and Senegal Rivers.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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