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| familia = [[Tetraodontidae]] |
| familia = [[Tetraodontidae]] |
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| genus = ''[[Tetraodon]]'' |
| genus = ''[[Tetraodon]]'' |
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| species = '''''mbu''''' |
| species = '''''T. mbu''''' |
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| binomial = ''Tetraodon mbu'' |
| binomial = ''Tetraodon mbu'' |
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| binomial_authority = Boulenger, 1899 |
| binomial_authority = Boulenger, 1899 |
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The ''Mbu puffer'' |
The '''Mbu puffer''', '''giant puffer''', 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. |
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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]]) [http://fishbase.org/Summary/speciesSummary.php?ID=10103&genusname=Tetraodon&speciesname=mbu]. As such, these fish are difficult to adequately house in captivity since they require a very large [[aquarium]] and appropriately scaled [[water filtration]]. |
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Like all members of the [[Tetraodon]] family, the |
Like all members of the [[Tetraodon]] family, the Mbu puffer is capable of inflating itself with water or air when stressed or otherwise frightened. It feeds on [[mollusks]] and [[crustaceans]]. Species kept in captivity require a varied diet consisting of crunchy foods to help ensure good health and to prevent tooth overgrowth. |
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[[Category: Tetraodontidae]] |
[[Category: Tetraodontidae]] |
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The Mbu puffer, giant puffer, 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.
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) [1]. As such, these fish are difficult to adequately house in captivity since they require a very large aquarium and appropriately scaled water filtration.
Like all members of the Tetraodon family, the Mbu puffer is capable of inflating itself with water or air when stressed or otherwise frightened. It feeds on mollusks and crustaceans. Species kept in captivity require a varied diet consisting of crunchy foods to help ensure good health and to prevent tooth overgrowth.