Tetraodon schoutedeni Pellegrin, 1926
Tetraodon schoutedeni
photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

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:   
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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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