Tetraodon palembangensis

Scientific name: Tetraodon palembangensis Bleeker, 1852

Tetraodon palembangensis is a freshwater fish of the family Tetraodontidae that grows to about 19.4 cm (7.6 in). It is aggressive and needs a tank of at least 115 L (30 US gal), water at 24–26°C (75–79°F) and a pH of 6.8–7.6. Native range: Asia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Tetraodon palembangensis care at a glance

Temperament: Aggressive
Adult size: 19.4 cm (7.6 in)
Minimum tank: 115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)
pH: 6.8–7.6
Hardness: 8–20 dGH (143–357 ppm)

Biology

Inhabits lakes and rivers. Locally consumed; kept alive until processing, and the skin and internal organs are removed before cooking.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name: Tetraodon palembangensis
Family: Tetraodontidae (Puffers)
Order: Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and Filefishes)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 19.4
Environment: Freshwater; demersal
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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.

Last updated 28 September 2026