Blackspot climbing perch
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Occurs in dense marginal vegetation of rivers, lakes, lagoons and channels of swamps and floodplains . It feeds on insects and other small organisms . Males build a bubble nest on the water surface under which spawning takes place; the eggs float and are stowed in the nest, to be guarded by the male . Its shallow water habitat make it susceptible to aerial spraying of insecticides .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 16; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 8 - 9; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackspot climbing perch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 24°C - ? ; 11°S - 28°S
🌿 Ecology
insects and other small organisms (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Blackspot climbing perch is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Blackspot climbing perch is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Blackspot climbing perch has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Blackspot climbing perch.
🔍 Similar Species
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