Common name: Cross River Pufferfish
scientific name:Tetraodon pustulatus
Captive Bred or Wild: Wild caught
distributed:Endemic to the Cross River basin of Nigeria and Cameroon, though virtually all aquarium specimens are caught in Cameroon and exported via Nigeria.
Adult size: 11.8 Inches or 30 cm
Currently eating: shrimp
Recommended fish tank size: It is recommended that a Cross River puffer be kept in a tank of at least 80 gallons. Cross River pufferfish need to be kept alone as they can be aggressive and territorial, especially towards others of their own kind.
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