Tetraodon is a genus in the pufferfish family (Tetraodontidae) found in freshwater in Africa. It is the type genus of the family and historically included numerous other species; several Asian …

Tetraodontidae is a family of marine and freshwater fish in the order Tetraodontiformes. The family includes many familiar species variously called pufferfish, puffers, balloonfish, blowfish, …

Mar 3, 2023 · Common Names: Figure-8 puffer, eyespot pufferfish. Scientific Name: Tetraodon biocellatus. Adult Size: Up to 2 1/2 inches (6 cm) Life Expectancy: 5 years. Origin and …

The genus Tetraodon, commonly referred to as pufferfish, represents a unique group of fish in the family Tetraodontidae. Found predominantly in tropical and subtropical waters, these fish are …

Nov 10, 2020 · The Tetraodon schoutedeni is a species of freshwater pufferfish, from the Tetraodon genus, which is endemic to Africa’s Congo Basin. This species is named in honour …

May 1, 2020 · The Tetraodon pustulatus is a species of freshwater pufferfish, from the Tetraodon genus, which is endemic to a small area in Africa.

Apr 4, 2025 · While smaller puffer fish are common in the fish-keeping community, the Mbu puffer (Tetraodon mbu) is rare and highly sought-after. This species is the largest in the Tetraodon …

Tetraodontiformes (/ tɛtrə.ɒˈdɒntɪfɔːrmiːz /), also known as the Plectognathi, is an order of ray-finned fishes which includes the pufferfishes and related taxa.

Feb 10, 2022 · The Tetraodon mbu can easily achieve lengths of 75cm + (approximately 30 inches) making it the largest species of freshwater pufferfish in the world. Common names for …

Apr 19, 2022 · Leopard puffers are tropical brackish water fishes that live for up to 15 years, growing to measure six inches long. The fish that you see in fish stores are usually wild-caught …