Green Spotted Puffer and Similar Species
Dichotomyctere nigroviridis
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Figure 8 Puffer
Dichotomyctere ocellatus
Key differences: D. ocellatus typically has a more distinct 'figure 8' or 'cloverleaf' pattern on its back, often with a yellowish-brown base color, and generally remains smaller (up to 8 cm). It is also primarily a freshwater to low-end brackish species, rarely tolerating high salinity.
Puntius Puffer
Pao palembangensis
Key differences: P. palembangensis (formerly Tetraodon palembangensis) is a true freshwater puffer, lacks the vibrant green coloration, and has a more elongated body shape with different spot patterns. It also grows significantly larger.
Target Puffer
Tetraodon biocellatus
Key differences: T. biocellatus is a smaller, freshwater to low-brackish species with distinct 'eyespots' or ocelli on its flanks, often with a more mottled brown and yellow coloration, lacking the bright green of D. nigroviridis.
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