Ornate ctenopoma
📖 Overview
Ornate ctenopoma (Microctenopoma ansorgii) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anabantidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5.4 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 19; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 10; Anal spines: 10 - 12; Anal soft rays: 7 - 10; Vertebrae: 26 - 27. Diagnosis: dorsal fin with 16-19 spines and 6-8 soft rays; anal fin with 10-12 spines and 7-10 soft rays; subopercle rarely serrated (in adults); caudal fin rounded in adults; caudal peduncle very short; flanks barred, breeding males marked with orange on flanks . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ornate ctenopoma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Ornate ctenopoma is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ornate ctenopoma is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 26°C - 28°C central Congo basin; possibly also in the Nyong in Cameroon (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Orange Ctenopoma · Ornate Climbing perch · Ornate Ctenopoma · Pretty Ctenopoma · Rainbow Ctenopoma |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Orange Buskfisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Orange-Buschfisch |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? ansorgii | Boulenger | 1912 | Synonym |
| Anabas ansorgei | Boulenger | 1912 | Synonym |
| Anabas davidae | Poll | 1939 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma ansorgii | Boulenger | 1912 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma davidae | Poll | 1939 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 93 records indexed .
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