Home/Store/Fish Out of Stock
Humpback Puffer/King Kong Puffer - (Tetraodon palembangensis)
+4
+3
+2

Humpback Puffer/King Kong Puffer - (Tetraodon palembangensis)

5.0
1 review
Reviews from verified customers who have purchased products at this store.
$100.00
Sold out
was $110.00 Save 9%
Price of shipping is not included.
Size
Sold out
Save this fish to my favorites.
Customer reviews
Reviews only from verified customers
Reviews are only accepted from verified customers who have signed in and purchased the products. This ensures that each review is based on genuine customer experiences. All reviews are checked before publication to prevent spam.
NORTH ARLINGTON,
United States
Jul 1, 2024
Wonderful fish
Show review
Share this product with your friends
ShareSharePin it
Humpback Puffer/King Kong Puffer - (Tetraodon palembangensis)
Fish Details, Description and Information Below:

🐡 Humpback Puffer / King Kong Puffer – Tetraodon palembangensis

The Humpback Puffer, also known as the King Kong Puffer, is a rare, highly territorial freshwater pufferfish with a distinct humped back and cryptic mottled pattern. Native to Southeast Asia, this ambush predator spends much of its time lying motionless, blending into its surroundings before striking at prey.


🔍 Quick Facts

  • 🆔 Common Names: Humpback Puffer, King Kong Puffer
  • 🧬 Scientific Name: Tetraodon palembangensis
  • 🌎 Origin: Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia)
  • 📏 Max Size: ~12 inches (30 cm)
  • 🧪 Lifespan: 10+ years with proper care

🕊️ Behavior & Temperament

  • Highly aggressive and best kept alone
  • Ambush predator — often buries itself in sand or hides
  • Can deliver a strong bite capable of damaging equipment or injuring handlers

🏡 Tank Requirements

  • Minimum Tank Size: 100+ gallons for one adult
  • Sandy substrate for burying behavior
  • Driftwood, plants, and rocks to provide cover
  • Strong filtration — puffers are messy eaters

Water Parameters:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.5–7.5
  • 💧 Freshwater (despite being a puffer, it is not brackish)

🍽️ Diet

  • Strict carnivore: snails, shellfish, crustaceans, and other meaty foods
  • Hard-shelled prey is essential to keep beak-like teeth from overgrowing

📊 Overview Table

🏷️ Feature 📋 Details
🆔 Common Names Humpback Puffer, King Kong Puffer
🧬 Scientific Name Tetraodon palembangensis
🌍 Origin Southeast Asia
📏 Max Size 12 in (30 cm)
🕊️ Temperament Aggressive, solitary
🛁 Tank Size 100+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.5–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C)
🍽️ Diet Carnivore (snails, shellfish)
🐠 Ideal For Experienced puffer keepers

📝 Snippet

A cryptically patterned ambush predator, the Humpback Puffer (Tetraodon palembangensis) is a large, aggressive puffer best suited for a solitary display tank. Its natural behavior of burying and lying in wait makes it a fascinating — but challenging — species to keep.

Show More
Below are fish you may also like.
Wild Caught
L469 Western Tiger Pleco - (Panaqolus sp.)
L469 Western Tiger Pleco - (Panaqolus sp.)
L469 Western Tiger Pleco - (Panaqolus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$50.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L455 Ornate Rubbernose Pleco For Sale Online
L455 Ornate Rubbernose - (Chaetostoma Sacramento)
L455 Ornate Rubbernose - (Chaetostoma Sacramento)
Price of shipping is not included.
$45.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
L600/LDA073 Leopard Cactus Pleco - (Pseudacanthicus leopardus)
L600/LDA073 Leopard Cactus Pleco - (Pseudacanthicus leopardus)
L600/LDA073 Leopard Cactus Pleco - (Pseudacanthicus leopardus)
Price of shipping is not included.
was $130.00
Save 8%
$120.00
Captive Bred
Polleni Cichlid/Starry Night Cichlid - (Paratilapia polleni)
Polleni Cichlid/Starry Night Cichlid - (Paratilapia polleni)
Polleni Cichlid/Starry Night Cichlid - (Paratilapia polleni)
Price of shipping is not included.
$40.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L044 Green Broad Lip Pleco - (Paralithoxus planquettei)
L044 Green Broad Lip Pleco - (Paralithoxus planquettei)
L044 Green Broad Lip Pleco - (Paralithoxus planquettei)
Price of shipping is not included.
$40.00
Out of stock
Captive Bred
Red Cauliflower Highfin Swordtail - (Xiphophorus helleri)
Red Cauliflower Highfin Swordtail - (Xiphophorus helleri)
Red Cauliflower Highfin Swordtail - (Xiphophorus helleri)
Price of shipping is not included.
was $25.00
Save 20%
$20.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
Banded Puffer - (Colomesus Psittacus)
Banded Puffer - (Colomesus Psittacus)
Banded Puffer - (Colomesus Psittacus)
Price of shipping is not included.
$35.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L245 Cat Pleco - (Hypostomus sp.)
L245 Cat Pleco - (Hypostomus sp.)
L245 Cat Pleco - (Hypostomus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$42.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
LDA010 Mutuca Pleco - (Hypostomus mutucae)
LDA010 Mutuca Pleco - (Hypostomus mutucae)
LDA010 Mutuca Pleco - (Hypostomus mutucae)
Price of shipping is not included.
$40.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L263 Sultana Pleco - (Leporacanthicus sp.)
L263 Sultana Pleco - (Leporacanthicus sp.)
L263 Sultana Pleco - (Leporacanthicus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$30.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
LDA022 Clown Pleco - (Panaqolus maccus)
LDA022 Clown Pleco - (Panaqolus maccus)
LDA022 Clown Pleco - (Panaqolus maccus)
Price of shipping is not included.
$45.00
Out of stock
Wild Caught
L256 Dotted Snake Pleco - (Paralithoxus sp.)
L256 Dotted Snake Pleco - (Paralithoxus sp.)
L256 Dotted Snake Pleco - (Paralithoxus sp.)
Price of shipping is not included.
$50.00
Out of stock
  • Search for Fish
  • My Account
  • Track Orders
  • Favorite Fish.
  • Fish Shopping Bag
Powered by Lightspeed
Display prices in:USD
Skip to main content
ENES
Menu
Home
Shop For Fish
Terms & Conditions/FAQ
Shipping & Payments
About Us
Contact Us
© Jasons Plecos & Cichlids LLC 2017-2025
Language:
ENES
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyShipping & Payment InfoReturn PolicyQuarantine Your FishReport abuse
Powered by Lightspeed