Common Name: Crowned Puffer
Other Common Names: Crown Puffer; Crown Toby; Crowned Toby
Family: Tetraodontidae
Distribution: Indo-Pacific. Mostly below 25m. Reefs.
Water Parameters: Temp: 23-26C (74-80F); pH 7.9-8.4
Personality/Temperament: Unknown
Max. Size: 5 inches (14cm)
Estimated Lifespan: Unknown ~5 years?
Sexual Dimorphism: Unknown
Diet: Unknown. Likely a range of marine organisms. Feeding and Diet article
Care: Unknown. Have you kept this puffer? Please post details on our Encyclopedia Forum.
Breeding: Unknown
Minimum Tank Size: 25 US Gallons (95 liters)
Links to Other Resources: C. asellus profile on Fishbase