Tetraodon suvattii

Scientific name: Tetraodon suvattii Sontirat, 1989

Tetraodon suvattii is a freshwater fish of the family Tetraodontidae that grows to about 11.5 cm (4.5 in). It is aggressive and needs a tank of at least 115 L (30 US gal), water at 22–26°C (72–79°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.5. Native range: Asia, Mekong river basin.

Tetraodon suvattii care at a glance

Temperament
Aggressive
Adult size
11.5 cm (4.5 in)
Minimum tank
115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH
6.5–7.5
Hardness
5–12 dGH (89–214 ppm)

Biology

Upturned mouth; light and dark marks forming a radial pattern surrounding eye; depressed head and body; a more or less complete ocellus on the posterior part of the body; a series of oblique stripes on the cheeks and on the lower anterior part of the body.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Tetraodon suvattii
Family
Tetraodontidae (Puffers)
Order
Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and Filefishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
11.5
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Mekong basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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