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Name
Scientific name
Ctenopoma kingsleyae
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Anabantidae
Common names
Tailspot Ctenopoma
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The tailspot ctenopoma, Ctenopoma kingsleyae, is an anabantoid with an enormous range, recorded from Mauritania and Senegal to Gabon and th…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
182mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–28°C, pH 6–8
Hardness
5–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, DR Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, Gambia
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Has an enormous natural range throughout much of western and central Africa. It's been recorded in Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, GuineaBissau, Guinea, Sierra Le…
Habitat
Mainly inhabits areas of coastal rainforest.
Aquarium size
A single specimen could be housed in a standard 48" x 12" x12" (120cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 108 litre tank. If you want to keep it with other species, though, a tan…
Maintenance
Like other Ctenopoma, this species does best in a dimly lit environment. Either use subdued lighting, or add a layer of floating plants to provide the preferre…
Water conditions
Temperature: 25 – 28 °C pH: 6.0-8.0 Hardness: 5-20°H
Diet
It's a predator by nature, and although it does require a meaty diet, there's no need to feed live fish in the aquarium. Prawns, mussels, earthworms and simila…
Behaviour and compatibility
This species is a predator and will eat any fish small enough to swallow, so it's definitely not a species for the general community. It's peaceful towards tan…
Sexual dimorphism
The male is noticeably spinier around the gill covers and under the eyes.
Reproduction
Rarely achieved in the hobby. Few reports are available. The breeding tank should be large and contain lots of floating plants. The fish usually spawn at night…
Notes
This species can be exceptionally long-lived and there are reports of specimens surviving in aquaria for over 30 years. It is named after the explorer Mary Kin…
References
References
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