Spotted Congo Puffer
📖 Overview
Found in large rivers , 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.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spotted Congo Puffer is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted Congo Puffer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotted Congo Puffer is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Male sometimes guards the clutch.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
benthic animals such as snails and worms
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spotted Congo Puffer · Spotted Congo Pufferfish |
| 🌍CES | čtverzubec Schoutedenův |
| 🇩🇪German | Kongokugelfisch · Leopardkugelfisch |
| 🇫🇷French | Tétraodon du congo · Tétraodon léopard |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Kolcobrzuch kongijski |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Леопардовый тетраодон |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Pez globo del Congo manchado |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 斯考頓魨 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arothron schoutedeni | Pellegrin | 1926 | Synonym |
| Tetrodon schoutedeni | Pellegrin | 1926 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 26 records indexed .
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