Banded ctenopoma (Microctenopoma fasciolatum)

Scientific name: Microctenopoma fasciolatum Boulenger, 1899

The Banded ctenopoma (Microctenopoma fasciolatum) is a freshwater fish of the family Anabantidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Africa, Congo basin. Also tropical West Africa.

Banded ctenopoma care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Microctenopoma fasciolatum
Family: Anabantidae (Climbing gouramies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Congo basin. Also tropical West Africa.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)