Congo ctenopoma (Microctenopoma congicum)

Scientific name: Microctenopoma congicum Boulenger, 1887

The Congo ctenopoma (Microctenopoma congicum) is a freshwater fish of the family Anabantidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Africa, Congo River basin and Chad basin.

Congo ctenopoma care at a glance

Temperature: 23–27°C (73–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Microctenopoma congicum
Family: Anabantidae (Climbing gouramies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.8 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 25 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Congo River basin and Chad basin.
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.)