Tetraodon schoutedeni

Scientific name: Tetraodon schoutedeni Pellegrin, 1926

Tetraodon schoutedeni

Tetraodon schoutedeni is a freshwater fish of the family Tetraodontidae that grows to about 9 cm (3.5 in). It is moderate to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 115 L (30 US gal), water at 22–26°C (72–79°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.5. Native range: Africa, Congo river basin.

Tetraodon schoutedeni care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
9 cm (3.5 in)
Minimum tank
115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH
6.5–7.5
Hardness
10–20 dGH (178–357 ppm)
Diet
Carnivore

Biology

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Tetraodon schoutedeni
Family
Tetraodontidae (Puffers)
Order
Tetraodontiformes (Puffers and Filefishes)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Congo basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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