T. schoutedeni is a mild-mannered
puffer from the Congo Republic. It lives almost exclusively in the
Congo River, which forms the Malebo pool (formerly Stanley pool) near its
conclusion. Reproductive pairs are dioectic and the female lays her
eggs in leaves or similar submersed fauna. The male will sometimes
guard the clutch. These puffers are some of the more peaceful of
its genus.
One of the more commonly sold
puffers, it is often confused with T. fluviatilis, and T. nigroviridis.
There are some differences. In short, T. schoutedeni has a
distinct club-like shape with backward pointing spines along its underbelly.
Identifying these similar looking fish is important, since one is brackish
and the others fresh. You can view an in-depth differentiation in
these species
here.
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