The taxonomic identity of the dwarf or blackspot Ctenopoma (Pisces, Anabantidae) in Southern Africa

Skelton P.H.

Date de parution: février 1988
Volume: 12
Number: 1
Pagination: 073-089
Editeur: Société Française d'Ichtyologie
doi: https://doi.org/10.26028/cybium/1988-121-009
Résumé

Evidence is presented indicating that the dwarf or black-spot Ctenopoma in southern Africa is neither C. nanum nor C. ctenotis, but C. intermedium. A redescription and synonymy of C. intermedium is provided.

Mots-clés: Anabantidae - Ctenopoma - Ctenopoma intermedium - South Africa - Taxonomy
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