Macropodus opercularis

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Vernacular names
English : Paradisefish
French : Poisson-paradis

Classification
Class : Teleostei
Order : Anabantiformes
Family : Osphronemidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
The species grows to 6,2 cm in length. Flank coloration reddish with up to 11 vertical blue bars. Dark blue-brown spot on gill coverts, edged red. Face often silvery-white to olive. Fins elongated and spotted with filamentous extensions.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in eastern Asia, from China and the Yangtze river basin to Taiwan and north Vietnam. Introduced in many places around the world. Lives in lowland areas, from backwater of rivers to streams and irrigation canals.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species is known to have a huge range and remain common so far. It is adaptable and has been introduced in many places around the world.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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