Pao abei
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Pao abei[1] is a species of freshwater pufferfish from the Mekong, Chao Phraya and Mae Klong river basins in Southeast Asia. It is named after Japanese ichthyologist Tokiharu Abe.[2]
They are molluscivores, using the beak-like teeth to break open the shell of the prey. They are also opportunistic piscivores.
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In the aquarium this fish is very aggressive and territorial.[4]
They are closely related to Pao leiurus. [5]
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