Tailspot ctenopoma (Ctenopoma kingsleyae)

Scientific name: Ctenopoma kingsleyae G?nther, 1896

The Tailspot ctenopoma (Ctenopoma kingsleyae) is a freshwater fish of the family Anabantidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F). Native range: Africa, Senegal to Democratic Republic of the Congo (Senegal, Gambia, Volta, Niger, Ogowe and Congo River basins). Reported from Mauritania.

Tailspot ctenopoma care at a glance

Temperature: 25–28°C (77–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Ctenopoma kingsleyae
Family: Anabantidae (Climbing gouramies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 24.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Senegal to Democratic Republic of the Congo (Senegal, Gambia, Volta, Niger, Ogowe and Congo River basins). Reported from Mauritania.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)