Where Does Golden Puffer Live?

Golden Puffer lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Golden Puffer

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths of rivers and floodplains.

Environment

Inhabits slow-moving to moderately flowing freshwater environments, including large rivers, tributaries, and associated floodplains. Often found among submerged vegetation, roots, and rocky areas, providing ambush points and cover.

Geographic range

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically found in the Mekong River basin (Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam) and potentially other river systems in the region, such as the Chao Phraya and Mae Klong basins in Thailand.

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