Dwarf ctenopoma
📖 Overview
Overview information for Dwarf ctenopoma is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 11; Anal spines: 6 - 10; Anal soft rays: 7 - 11; Vertebrae: 26 - 28. Diagnosis: interorbital space narrow, 3.3-4.5 times in head length; 13-18 dorsal and 6-10 anal fin spines; flanks with even and distinct bars at all sizes; in adults, subopercle usually serrated and caudal fin squared; caudal peduncle developed; breeding males never marked with orange .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Dwarf ctenopoma is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Dwarf ctenopoma is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Dwarf ctenopoma is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15. Tropical; 18°C - 24°C Central African Republic, Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Dwarf Climbing Perch · Dwarf Ctenopoma |
| 🌍CES | ostnovec trpasličí |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Dværgbuskfisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Zwergbuntfisch |
| 🇫🇷French | Perche Grimpeuse |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Карликовая ктенопома |
| 🌍UKR | Карликова ктенопома |
| 🌍VIE | Cá rô lùn |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anabas brunneus | Ahl | 1927 | Synonym |
| Anabas nanus | Günther | 1896 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma bruneum | Ahl | 1927 | Synonym |
| Ctenopoma nanum | Günther | 1896 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 714 records indexed .
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