Green spotted puffer
Dichotomyctere nigroviridis (syn. Tetraodon nigroviridis) or the green spotted puffer is a species of pufferfish. It is found across South and Southeast Asia in coastal freshwater, but survives the longest in brackish to saltwater, and brackish water habitats. D. nigroviridis reaches a typical maximum length of about 15 cm (6 in) (5.9 in), with reports of up to 17 cm (6.7 in). In February 2009, it was successfully bred in captivity at University of Florida using a new variation of the ovarian lavage technique.
D. nigroviridis is green on the body with black spots. Its belly is white and its fins and tail are light green.
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Adults of D. nigroviridis are found in freshwater streams, rivers, and flood plains; young are found in brackish water. They are also found in mangrove forests. Their diet consists primarily of snails, but includes mollusks, crustaceans, and some plant material. This species may also be lepidophagous. Its flesh contains a virulent toxin, and should not be eaten.
Dichotomyctere nigroviridis is frequently raised in aquariums. However, the species' aggressive nature limits its ability to be housed with other fish. In captivity, specimens can grow up to 10 cm in length. The species is an omnivorous brackish water species and is most commonly raised in water with a pH level of 8. This species begins life in brackish water and progresses to saltwater as it becomes an adult.
