Spotted green pufferfish (Tetraodon nigroviridis)

Scientific name: Tetraodon nigroviridis Marion de Proc?, 1822

The Spotted green pufferfish (Tetraodon nigroviridis) is a freshwater fish of the family Tetraodontidae that grows to about 17 cm (6.7 in). In the aquarium it needs a tank of at least 150 L (40 US gal), water at 24–28°C (75–82°F) and a pH of 7.5–8.4. Native range: Asia, Sri Lanka to Indonesia and north to China.

Spotted green pufferfish care at a glance

Adult size
17 cm (6.7 in)
Minimum tank
150 L (40 US gal)
Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH
7.5–8.4

Biology

Adults inhabit freshwater streams, rivers and floodplains. Feed on mollusks, crustaceans, and other invertebrates, as well as some plant matter. May eat scales and fins. Seen in the aquarium trade but known to be aggressive with its tankmates. Aquarium keeping: needs salt; minimum aquarium size 60 cm; not recommended for home aquariums.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Tetraodon nigroviridis
Family
Tetraodontidae (Puffers)
Order
Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and Filefishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
17.0
Environment
Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 8.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Sri Lanka to Indonesia and north to China.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial; bait:
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (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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