Malay combtail (Belontia hasselti)

Scientific name: Belontia hasselti Cuvier, 1831

The Malay combtail (Belontia hasselti) is a freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–30°C (77–86°F). Native range: Asia, Malay Peninsula, Greater Sunda Islands.

Malay combtail care at a glance

Temperature: 25–30°C (77–86°F)

Biology

Found in primary peat. Bubble nest builder species.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Belontia hasselti
Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 20.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 8.0; dH range: ? - 35 benthopelagic; potamodromous
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Malay Peninsula, Greater Sunda Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)