Ocellated labyrinth fish
📖 Overview
Obligate air-breathing ; Inhabits both temporary and permanent streams and swamps . Feeds on insect larvae and crustacea . Juveniles are found in interstitial pools in papyrus. Browses on plant tissues with ostracods, dipteran larvae, beetles, mollusks and debris .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Ocellated labyrinth fish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ocellated labyrinth fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Produces 10-30 eggs during night time.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
insect larvae and crustacea (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Ocellated Ctenopoma · Ocellated Labyrinth Fish |
| 🇩🇪German | Nilbuschfisch |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Rengaskiipijäkala |
| 🌍HAU | Takarasa |
| 🌍VIE | Cá rô mắt đơn |
| 🌍YOR | Ekiki |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anabas ctenotis | Boulenger | 1920 | Synonym |
| Anabas muriei | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma ctenotis | Boulenger | 1920 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma murei | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma murei murei | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma muriei muriei | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma murieiri | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma murieri | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
| Spirobranchus muriei | Boulenger | 1906 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Ocellated labyrinth fish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 68 records indexed .
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