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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). As such, these fish are difficult to adequately house in home aquaria since they require a very large tank and appropriately scaled water filtration.
Mbu puffers are distinct from other members of the Tetraodon genus due to their labyrinthine patterns of skin pigmentation, in contrast to mottled or straight-striped patterns such as those seen in Fahaka pufferfish.[2] These patterns become more pronounced as adults.
Like all of its relatives, the Mbu puffer is capable of inflating itself with water or air when stressed or otherwise frightened. It feeds on smaller fish, mollusks, crustaceans, snails, and worms. Species kept in captivity require a varied diet consisting of shelled foods to help ensure good health and to prevent tooth overgrowth.
Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2006). "Tetraodon mbu" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
^Moelants, T.; Ntakimazi, G. (2010). "Tetraodon mbu". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T182314A7857179. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T182314A7857179.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
^Shoji, Hiroto; Iwasa, Yoh (7 November 2005). "Labyrinthine versus straight-striped patterns generated by two-dimensional Turing systems". Journal of Theoretical Biology. 237 (1): 104–116. Bibcode:2005JThBi.237..104S. doi:10.1016/j.jtbi.2005.04.003. ISSN 0022-5193. PMID 15936775.
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