In 2013, a wave of molecular research reshaped the pufferfish family tree. Genera once grouped under Tetraodon were split into Pao, Dichotomyctere, and Leiodon, revealing deep evolutionary divides hidden by outward similarity. This landmark reclassification transformed both science and the aquarium hobby, marking the moment when modern genetics redefined how we understand pufferfish lineage and identity.

This care sheet is written with the aim of providing the optimal care for this species of fish. Pufferfish Enthusiasts Worldwide ...

This care sheet is written with the aim of providing optimal care for this species of fish. Pufferfish Enthusiasts Worldwide endeavours...

Many species of freshwater, brackish and marine pufferfish bury themselves into the substrate. This behaviour is known as "wallowing" and...

This care sheet is designed to help aquarists provide optimal conditions for the Fahaka Puffer — not just the bare minimum for survival,...

The Tetraodon schoutedeni is a species of freshwater pufferfish, from the Tetraodon genus, which is endemic to Africa’s Congo Basin.

This care sheet is written with the aim of providing the optimal care for this species of fish. Pufferfish Enthusiasts Worldwide...

The Tetraodontidae are a family of primarily (but not limited to) marine and estuarine fish of the order Tetraodontiformes. Almost all of...

Pufferfish are one of the most misunderstood groups of fish in the fish keeping hobby. One of my main focuses is promoting the welfare of...

The genus Tetraodon  is one of the most historically important names in the pufferfish family ( Tetraodontidae ). It was once a broad and...