Tailspot ctenopoma (Ctenopoma kingsleyae)

Also known as Bush Fish, Climbing Perch, Gray Ctenopoma, Kingsley's Ctenopoma, Silverbelly Climbing Perch, Silverbelly Ctenopoma, Tailspot Bushfish, Tailspot Climbing Perch, Walking Fis

Description

Also known as Bush Fish, Climbing Perch, Gray Ctenopoma, Kingsley's Ctenopoma, Silverbelly Climbing Perch, Silverbelly Ctenopoma, Tailspot Bushfish, Tailspot Climbing Perch, Walking Fish.

Found in rivers, streams, and swamps, of coastal rainforests.
They feed on fish, insects, insect larvae, and invertebrates.
Length - 20cm
Depth - 0-?m
Widespread Africa

These fish remain buried under mud in the dry season, possessing an accessory air-breathing organ and are able to live for days and weeks out of water if the air breathing organs are kept moist.
Famous for their ability to walk! Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Ctenopoma-kingsleyae.html

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