Common Name: Dog-faced Puffer
Other Common Names: Black-spotted puffer
Family: Tetraodontidae
Distribution: S.E.Asia; Indian & Pacific Oceans; Reefs and coastal areas
Water Parameters: Temp: 23-26C (74-80F); pH 7.9-8.4
Personality/Temperament: Gentle; Hunts for food. somewhat less active than other marine speies such as D. holocanthus
Max. Size: 13 inches (33cm)
Estimated Lifespan: At least 15 years
Sexual Dimorphism: Unable to discern difference between genders by external features
Diet: Live and frozen foods (not fish), freeze-dried krill, frozen shrimp, squid, clams and other molluscs and crustaceans. Feeding and Diet article
Care: Not suitable for reef tanks - will nip at corals and other invertebrates. Tanks of at least 4ft in length are required, larger volumes will always be appreciated by the puffer.
Breeding: Unknown
Minimum Tank Size: 100 US Gallons (380 liters)
Links to Other Resources: Fishbase profile of dog-faced puffer