Eyespot ctenopoma (Ctenopoma ocellatum)

Scientific name: Ctenopoma ocellatum Pellegrin, 1899

The Eyespot ctenopoma (Ctenopoma ocellatum) 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.

Eyespot ctenopoma care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Ctenopoma ocellatum
Family: Anabantidae (Climbing gouramies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 14.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 12 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Congo basin.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)