Where Does Malabar Pufferfish Live?

Malabar Pufferfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Malabar Pufferfish

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Shallow, typically found in slow-moving or stagnant waters.

Environment

Heavily vegetated areas of rivers, streams, and estuaries with sandy or muddy substrates. They prefer areas with dense plant cover, submerged roots, and leaf litter, which provide ample hiding spots and hunting grounds.

Geographic range

Endemic to the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. Specifically found in the Chalakudy, Periyar, and Pamba river systems.

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