Dec 31, 2022 · Amazon puffers are freshwater fish native to South America. They are known for their distinctive puffed-up appearance and their ability to inflate their bodies as a defense mechanism. …

Fortunately, the Amazon puffer is one of the few freshwater “community puffers” that only grows to 3 inches (7.6 cm) long and can live with other fish. Find out how to care for this amazing oddball and …

Feb 20, 2021 · Amazon Puffers have a cute face with big eyes and curious, quirky personalities; you are sure to fall in love with these freshwater favorites. Be sure to read this care guide to ensure that you …

Sep 9, 2025 · The Amazon puffer (Sphoeroides asellus, syn. Colomesus asellus) is widespread across northern South America, occurring throughout the Amazon Basin (from Peru downstream to Brazil, …

Colomesus asellus, the Amazon puffer, asellus puffer, [1] South American freshwater puffer, [2] Peruvian puffer, [3] or Brazilian puffer[4] is a species of pufferfish confined to the Amazon, Essequibo …

So, if you’re thinking about getting an Amazon Puffer, read this guide. We will detail what to feed them, what size tank they need, and what tank mates they can live with.

The Amazon puffer, also known as the South American or friendly pufferfish, is a relatively small freshwater puffer found primarily in Brazil, but also in other areas throughout the Amazon River basin.

Amazon puffers are tiny pufferfish, the smallest of their kind, coming from the Amazon. They’re native to that area, so you can’t get them anywhere else. They are cute yellow fish with five dark vertical …

A true freshwater pufferfish found throughout the entire Amazon Basin, the Amazon Puffer or South American Puffer is a small growing and relatively peaceful species that inhabits shallow water habitat.

Mar 10, 2018 · Colomesus asellus, also known as the Amazon puffer, is even more of an oddball species than other puffers. Unlike its very aggressive cousins that should always be kept alone in …