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, Walking Fish
- Bush Fish
- Climbing Perch
- Gray Ctenopoma
- Kingsley's Ctenopoma
- Silverbelly Climbing Perch
- Silverbelly Ctenopoma
- Tailspot Bushfish
- Tailspot Climbing Perch
- Walking Fis
- Walking Fish
Overview
Found in rivers, streams, and swamps, of coastal rainforests.
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!
How to identify
- Pattern
- black spotspots
- Behaviour
- buries in sand
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Habitat & where to find it
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Adult photos 1
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