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The Brown spiketail paradisefish (Pseudosphromenus cupanus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Osphronemidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The spike-tail paradisefish is a small labyrinth fish (Osphronemidae) from South Asia. The species stays small and has a brownish body with dark lengthwise bands and a pointed tail fin. Like other labyrinth fishes it can gulp air with an accessory breathing organ, so it tolerates oxygen-poor water. It lives in ditches, paddy fields and shallow waters, often not far from tidal influence. It feeds on small zooplankton, insect larvae and small invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Brown spiketail paradisefish?
The Brown spiketail paradisefish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Small labyrinth fish with a pointed tail; tolerates oxygen-poor water by gulping air.
Where does the Brown spiketail paradisefish live?
The Brown spiketail paradisefish lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. South Asia; ditches, rice fields and shallow waters.
How big does the Brown spiketail paradisefish get?
The Brown spiketail paradisefish grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Brown spiketail paradisefish dangerous to humans?
No, the Brown spiketail paradisefish is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Brown spiketail paradisefish edible?
The Brown spiketail paradisefish is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Pseudosphromenus
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