Tailspot ctenopoma
📖 Overview
Tailspot ctenopoma (Ctenopoma kingsleyae), first described by Günther, 1896 is a small fish in the family Anabantidae (order Anabantiformes). Adults typically reach 12.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Anabantidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 13; Anal spines: 8 - 10; Anal soft rays: 10 - 13; Vertebrae: 25 - 26. Diagnosis: snout blunt; jaws weakly protrusible (ascending process of premaxilla short, not reaching anterior border of orbit) . Pelvic fins very lightly pigmented or unpigmented . Labyrinth composed of a complex, multiple folded plate . Adults larger than 75 mm SL; body depth into SL usually fewer than 3 times; spot at base of caudal fin without pale ring in adults; lachrymal never serrated . Body and head grey or tan , flanks without faint mottling . 3-3.5 scales in upper and 8-8.5 in lower vertical series . 4 scales from last pored scale in upper lateral line to dorsal-fin base (counting pored scale) . 10-18 pored scales in upper lateral line , 9-14 in lower . 11-16 scales on right operculum; interorbit into head length 2.3-3.0 . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tailspot ctenopoma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Produces up to 20,000 eggs.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C Widespread in Lower Guinea but known from relatively few localities (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anabas africanus | Vetterlein | 1914 | Synonym |
| Anabas argentivomer | Ahl | 1922 | Synonym |
| Anabas argentoventer | Ahl | 1922 | Synonym |
| Anabas breviventralis | Pellegrin | 1938 | Synonym |
| Anabas kingsleyae | Günther | 1896 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma argentoventer | Ahl | 1922 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma breviventrale | Pellegrin | 1938 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tailspot ctenopoma.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 303 records indexed .
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