| Family: |
Tetraodontidae (Puffers), subfamily: Tetraodontinae |
| Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20 |
| Distribution: |
Africa: reported from "large rivers in the Congo basin" (Ref. 2829), but apparently limited to Pool Malebo (Ref. 41585) or "Leopoldville" (=Kinshasa)(Ref. 41590, 41591). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in large rivers (Ref. 2829), i.e. not a brackish water species. Feeds on benthic animals such as snails and worms. Solitary, aggressive against conspecifics. Eggs are deposited on leaves and defended by the male. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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