Spiketail paradisefish (Pseudosphromenus cupanus)

Scientific name: Pseudosphromenus cupanus Cuvier, 1831

The Spiketail paradisefish (Pseudosphromenus cupanus) is a freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–27°C (75–81°F). Native range: Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malay Peninsula and Indonesia. Reported from Bangladesh.

Spiketail paradisefish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–27°C (75–81°F)

Biology

Often found in ditches, paddy fields and shallow water not far from tidal influence. Prefer stagnant or slow-flowing water with thick vegetation such as grasses, roots and floating plants. Feed on insects and zooplankton. A bubble nest builder.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Pseudosphromenus cupanus
Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 7.5
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.8; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malay Peninsula and Indonesia. Reported from Bangladesh.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)