Twospot climbing perch (Ctenopoma nigropannosum)

Scientific name: Ctenopoma nigropannosum Reichenow, 1875

The Twospot climbing perch (Ctenopoma nigropannosum) is a freshwater fish of the family Anabantidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F). Native range: Africa, Niger Delta and Congo Rivers, including Ogowe River in Gabon. Widely transported by the aquarium fish trade.

Twospot climbing perch care at a glance

Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Ctenopoma nigropannosum
Family: Anabantidae (Climbing gouramies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 17.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Africa: Niger Delta and Congo Rivers, including Ogowe River in Gabon. Widely transported by the aquarium fish trade.
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.)