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Pellegrin's Ctenopoma

Ctenopoma pellegrini

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Anabantiformes ›Family: Anabantidae ›Genus: Ctenopoma

About

Ctenopoma pellegrini is a fish in the family Anabantidae found in the Congo River basin of Africa. It grows to 11.2 cm in total length for a male/unsexed specimen. This species was formally described by the British-Belgian ichthyologist George Albert Boulenger in 1902 with the type locality given as Yembe River at Banzyville in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Boulenger honoured the French ichthyologist Jacques Pellegrin (1873-1944).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pellegrin's Ctenopoma?
The scientific name of Pellegrin's Ctenopoma is Ctenopoma pellegrini.
What kingdom does Pellegrin's Ctenopoma belong to?
Pellegrin's Ctenopoma belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pellegrin's Ctenopoma belong to?
Pellegrin's Ctenopoma belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pellegrin's Ctenopoma belong to?
Pellegrin's Ctenopoma belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Pellegrin's Ctenopoma belong to?
Pellegrin's Ctenopoma belongs to the order Anabantiformes.
What family does Pellegrin's Ctenopoma belong to?
Pellegrin's Ctenopoma belongs to the family Anabantidae.
What genus does Pellegrin's Ctenopoma belong to?
Pellegrin's Ctenopoma belongs to the genus Ctenopoma.