Carinotetraodon lorteti (Tirant 1885)

Lays up to 350 eggs.

Found in medium to large-sized rivers (Ref. 12975). Occurs in slowly flowing or standing freshwater habitats. Feeds on zooplankton, mollusks, crustaceans and other invertebrates. Popular in aquarium trade. Able to change colors depending on the surroundings. Sexually dimorphic, males and females often described as different species (Ref. 12693).