Amazon Puffer (Colomesus asellus)
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Amazon Puffer
Amazon Puffer
Colomesus asellus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")
Freshwater
5.5 - 7.2
23.3-26.7°C (74 -80 °F)
5-12 °d
1:1 M:F
8-10 years
Family
Tetraodontidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Amazon Puffer, South American Puffer
Additional scientific names
- Cheilichthys asellus
Origin
- South America: Amazon River basin from Peru to Marajó Island, including tributaries Araguaia and Guaporé Rivers; Orinoco River basin near the mouth; Essequibo River basin.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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