Freshwater Puffer Fish

The Mbu pufferfish, also known as Mbuna pufferfish, giant pufferfish, or giant freshwater pufferfish (Tetraodon mbu), is a carnivorous freshwater pufferfish originating from the middle and lower sections of the Congo River in Africa, as well as the east coast of Lake Tanganyika near the Malagarasi River mouth. Description The species is commonly referred to as the giant freshwater pufferfish due to its massive size, growing to a length of 67 cm (26 inches). As such, these fish are difficult to adequately house in home aquaria since they require a very large tank and appropriately scaled…

Tetraodon mbu, communément appelé Mbu ou M'bu[réf. nécessaire], est une espèce de poissons de la famille des Tetraodontidae. Répartition Tetraodon mbu se rencontre dans le bassin du fleuve Congo et dans le lac Tanganyika.

El pez globo Mbu, también conocido como pez globo Mbuna, pez globo gigante o pez globo gigante de agua dulce (Tetraodon mbu) es una especie de peces de la familia Tetraodontidae en el orden de los Tetraodontiformes. Morfología Los machos pueden llegar alcanzar los 67 cm de longitud total. ​​ Hábitat Es un pez, de clima tropical (24 °C-26 °C) y demersal.