M. Cochinchinensis (Fangs Puffer)?

[Idealconcepts]

Picked this guy up in the Bay Area (CA) and labeled as a Red Belly Puffer which I was not able to find on this site. He is about 2.5 to 3 inches long from nose to end of tail. The closes I could visibly match was the Fangs Puffer. Can you guys confirm this or suggest what he might be?

Thank You.

[yunachin]

Tetraodon cochinchinensis
Native to Asia, also called Target Puffers or Fangs Puffer
Freshwater species.

[Idealconcepts]

Thanks Chin.

In the puffer pedia the Fangs Puffer is labeled as a Monotrete Conchinchinensis, is this correct or is Tetraodon cochinchinensis correct?

Also my assumption is this guy is pretty much maxed out in size?

[yunachin]

The names are the same thing I believe. Someone can correct me if I am wrong.
And I have heard of them getting up to 4 inches.
He is a healthy looking specimen. Nice and fat!
What size tank is he in?

[Idealconcepts]

Thanks, just fed him market shrimp, instead of shredding the piece in half he swallowed it whole so he has a very full belly.

He is currently in a floating container in my 40gal breeder, with a Florida/Spotted Gar. If I keep him I have several tanks he can go into.

Thinking of trading him for a slightly smaller Fahaka.

[yunachin]

Thanks, just fed him market shrimp, instead of shredding the piece in half he swallowed it whole so he has a very full belly.

I love it when they get all plump and off kilter.