Microctenopoma nigricans Norris, 1995

Family:  Anabantidae (Climbing gouramies)
Max. size:  6.8 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.9 cm SL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Africa: Kasai and Sankuru drainages (middle Congo River basin) in south-central Democratic Republic of Congo (Ref. 26634).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 15-18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-11; Anal spines: 7-9; Anal soft rays: 9-12; Vertebrae: 26-27
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 16 February 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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