Paradisefish (Macropodus opercularis)

Also known as Chinese Fightingfish, Forktail Fightingfish, Fork-tailed Paradisefish, Paradise Gourami, Roundtail Paradisefish

Description

Also known as Chinese Fightingfish, Forktail Fightingfish, Fork-tailed Paradisefish, Paradise Gourami, Roundtail Paradisefish.

Found over stagnant waters of lowland channels, farmland, and backwaters, of rivers and streams.
They feed on fish, insect larvae, and worms.
Length - 5.5cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Asia

Popular in the aquarium trade. These fish can vary greatly in colour. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/4777

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