Spotted climbing perch
Common name(s)
Spotted climbing perch, Leopard Ctenopoma, Spotted Ctenopoma, Bushfish ...
Spotted Climbing Perch (Leopard Ctenopoma)
Veterinary & Aquatic Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith
Ctenopoma acutirostre ...
Spotted Climbing Perch, Spotted Bushfish, Leopard Ctenopoma
Age of Aquariums Freshwater Fish Spotted Climbing Perch - Ctenopoma acutirostre ...
common name: Spotted Ctenopoma, Leopard Gourami, Spotted Climbing Perch
Family: Anabantidae
Continent of origin: Africa
Origin country: Congo,
Size: under 15 cm (5.91 inch)
Minimal tank volume: 150 litre (40 US gal) ...
Therefor it should not be trusted in aquariums with smaller fish. The Spotted Climbing Perch likes a shady sheltered environment, so put in a well planted, not to brightly lit tank that includes floating plants and rocky hidaways.
The Spotted Climbing Perch is golden in color with dark black spots all over. Its most unique feature is its ability to extend its mouth like a vacuum hose and collect food.
Tankmates should not be too dominating, and should leave the Pseudohemiodon in peace. My group are currently housed with spotted climbing perch (Ctenopoma acutirostre), African red-eye tetras (Arnoldichthys spilopterus), Panaque sp.
This fish goes under several common names in addition to Leopard Ctenopoma, including African Spotted Leaf Fish, Spotted Climbing Perch, Leopard Bushfish and Spotted Ctenopoma.
 See also: Fish, Climbing Perch, Spotted, Ctenopoma Acutirostre, Water
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