Congo ctenopoma
📖 Overview
Congo ctenopoma (Microctenopoma congicum) is a ray-finned fish of the family Anabantidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 6.2 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): 15 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 10; Anal spines: 9 - 11; Anal soft rays: 9 - 12; Vertebrae: 26 - 27. Diagnosis: 9-11 anal fin spines and 9-12 soft rays , 15-17 dorsal fin spines . Flanks and unpaired fins mottled or bearing 6-8 dark vertical, narrowly separated bars; eye diameter 3-3.5 times into head length . Interorbital space wide, 2.9-3.4 times in head length; in adults, subopercle usually serrated and caudal fin squared; caudal peduncle developed; breeding males never marked with orange . : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Congo ctenopoma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Builds bubble nests.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.8 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 25. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C central Congo River basin in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anabas congicus | Boulenger | 1887 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma congicum | Boulenger | 1887 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma congicum longipinnis | Fowler | 1949 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma congicum longispinnis | Fowler | 1949 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Congo ctenopoma.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 65 records indexed .
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