{"product_id":"leopard-bushfish","title":"LEOPARD BUSHFISH","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leopard bushfish is a patient predator, waiting very still until prey passes by.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"animal-bio-block-title\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody is rounded and laterally compressed with an elongated snout, wide mouth and large eyes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon length is 6 inches (15 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoration is patterned with a golden-yellow base and brown spots.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most colorful species of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCtenopoma\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003egenus\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhibit spines on gill covers.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMales tend to have more spines than females.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"animal-bio-block\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"animal-bio-block-title\"\u003eDiet \/ Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredatory species; diet consists of fish juveniles, small-sized fish, amphibians, fish eggs, insects, shellfish and small crustaceans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo take in food, it will open its mouth, suck in and swallow its prey whole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA patient predator; often remaining still waiting for food to pass by.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMimics leaves and other aquatic debris while hunting their prey by turning their body completely vertical and bending their caudal tail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"animal-bio-block\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"animal-bio-block-title\"\u003eRange \/ Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccurs in tropical, freshwater throughout the middle Congo River basin in the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Central African Republic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound in many diverse biotopes, including slow-moving waters, stagnant ponds, and fast-flowing streams. They are also present in several major tributary systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"animal-bio-block\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"animal-bio-block-title\"\u003eReproduction \u0026amp; Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOviparous; egg-laying species that are egg-scatterers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo breed, a pair will embrace and then release eggs and sperm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe eggs will float to the surface and stick to the floating vegetation and hatch within 48 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults exhibit no parental care after eggs and sperm are released.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemales may lay thousands of eggs but fry’s survival rate is typically low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThought to breed seasonally – spawning regularly for several months and then stop for several months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"animal-bio-block\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"animal-bio-block-title\"\u003eConservation Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed as “Least Concern” on the IUCN Red List.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"animal-bio-block\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"animal-bio-block-title\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as, “Spotted Climbing Perch,” “African Leaf Fish,” and “Leopard Ctenopoma.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name derives from the Latin word\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eacutus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003emeaning “sharp” and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003erostrum\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003emeaning “snout.”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically live 5-10 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePossess a breathing organ (known as the labyrinth organ) that allows the fish to breathe atmospheric air to a certain extent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost active at night and often hides among thick vegetation during the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Angel Exotix Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63847998783865,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0908\/6743\/3849\/files\/leopard-bush-fish.jpg?v=1782631777","url":"https:\/\/angelexotix.com\/products\/leopard-bushfish","provider":"Angel Exotix Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}