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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Microctenopoma Damasi

Microctenopoma damasi Poll & Damas, 1939
Max Length
7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Microctenopoma Damasi (Microctenopoma damasi), first described by Poll & Damas, 1939 is a small fish in the family Anabantidae (order Anabantiformes). Adults typically reach 7.00 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.

Scientific Name
Microctenopoma damasi
Authority
Poll & Damas, 1939
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
7 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Water Temp
26–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Microctenopoma Damasi is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microctenopoma Damasi is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 🪺 Nest Builder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Nest
Fertilization
External

Eggs are deposited in bubble nests .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 26°C - 30°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
26–30°C
pH Range
6.5–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2021

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Poll & Damas, 1939

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Anabas damasi Poll & Damas 1939 Synonym
Ctenopoma damasi Poll & Damas 1939 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 36 records indexed .

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