Arothron Mappa (Map Puffer)

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Date: 16/08/06
Owner: PufferPedia Admin
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Common Name: Map Puffer, Scribbled Puffer fish, Scribbled Toadfish

Distribution: Africa, Indian Ocean, W. Pacific & Australian Reefs

Water Parameters: Temp: 23-26C (74-80F); pH 7.9-8.4.

Personality/Temperament: Unknown.

Max. Size: 26 inches (65 cm)

Estimated Lifespan: Unknown (up to 10 years?)

Sexual Dimorphism: Unknown

Care: Not many details known, other than large tanks of at least 6ft in length are required. Have you kept this puffer? Please post details on our Encyclopedia Forum.

Diet: Likely live and frozen foods (not fish), freeze-dried krill, frozen shrimp, squid, clams and other molluscs and crustaceans. Feeding and Diet article

Breeding: Unknown

Minimum Tank Size: 250 US Gallons (1000 liters)