Ocellated puffer

Leiodon cutcutia

Golden-olive mottling and a black flank ocellus; colour can change

A blunt head, mottled sides and posterior black ocellus characterize this natural adult of unspecified sex. Colour states are not separate species.

Adult length: About 10 cm
Water temperature: 24–28 °C
pH: 6.5–7.5
Hardness: 3–10 dGH

Sudden bites can affect conspecifics and other fish. Breeding success does not validate permanent pairs.

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Appearance and identification

Indian and Thai imports are documented. Tetraodon cutcutia is an old combination. Compare the ocellated Pao abei using overall form, pattern state and provenance; a black spot alone cannot identify either.

Social behaviour and territory

Plan species housing with separation available; experimental breeding ratios are not stocking guidance.

Compatibility limits

Fish, shrimp and conspecifics are not presumed safe.

Space requirements

Provide plants, roots, retreats and gentle circulation. A general minimum footprint is unverified.

Aquarium environment

Plants supply cover, without protecting shrimp or snails.

Diet and feeding

Confirm accepted live or frozen foods and offer varied suitable invertebrates.

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