Blackspot climbing perch (Ctenopharynx intermedius)

Scientific name: Ctenopharynx intermedius G?nther, 1864

The Blackspot climbing perch (Ctenopharynx intermedius) is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. Native range: Africa, southern Lake Malawi and upper Shire River.

Biology

Found in sediment-rich areas of the rocky habitat, the intermediate habitat, over sand, and in the open water. Feeds on plankton.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Ctenopharynx intermedius
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
21.0
Depth range
3–60 m (10–197 ft)
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic; depth range 3 - 60 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: southern Lake Malawi and upper Shire River.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries:; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (K=0.57)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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