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Name
Scientific name
Dichotomyctere nigroviridis
Described by
Authority Marion de Procé, Year 1822, Bracketed
Family
Tetraodontidae
Common names
Green Spotted Puffer
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The green spotted puffer, Dichotomyctere nigroviridis, is a widespread puffer from South and Southeast Asia, found in both brackish and fre…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
170mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.5–8.5
Hardness
10–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Solitary or specimen
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
A widespread species, being found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Habitat
Occurs in brackish water in coastal areas; freshwater rivers, streams, lakes and flooded areas.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.
Maintenance
Best kept in a heavily-planted setup with twisted roots and branches to provide additional cover, although soft-leaved plants may be chewed by the fish. Leave …
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 7.5-8.5 Hardness: 10-20°H
Diet
Relishes all kinds of shellfish, as well as worms and other live and frozen foods. It should be fed snails and unshelled shellfish (such as crab legs, prawns e…
Behaviour and compatibility
Can be kept in a community tank, but caution should be exercised when choosing tankmates, as it tends to nip the fins of slow-moving or long-finned fish. Some …
Sexual dimorphism
No information available. Seemingly impossible to sex by external characteristics.
Reproduction
Not easy but has been spawned in aquaria. The fish will spawn only in brackish water, and should also be provided with some flat rock surfaces to act as potent…
Notes
Puffer fish are so called as they have the ability to inflate their elastic stomachs with water or air. This is usually a response to some kind of threat, alth…
References
References
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