Eyespot ctenopoma
📖 Overview
Eyespot ctenopoma (Ctenopoma ocellatum), first described by Pellegrin, 1899 is a small fish in the family Anabantidae (order Anabantiformes). Adults typically reach 13.50 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 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 11; Anal spines: 9 - 10; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11. Diagnosis: snout and head acute; jaws protrusible (ascending process of premaxilla extends to anterior border of orbit); flanks often marked by a series of uneven chain-like bars; soft dorsal and anal fins acute and when spread closely appressed to dorsal and ventral margins of caudal fin, forming continuous sheet of fin . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Eyespot ctenopoma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Eyespot ctenopoma.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 50 records indexed .
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