Combtail

Belontia signata

Vulnerable Osphronemid Fish of Asian Waters

Combtail is a freshwater fish from Asia. It occurs in freshwater habitats. The largest recorded length is 18 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Leaffishes, Snakeheads, and Gouramis
Family: Osphronemidae
Genus: Belontia
Maximum length: 18 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: Asia: common in the south west quarter and mid-hill region of the Mahaweli basin, including the lower hills up to about 800 m. Found throughout Kelani and Kalu River basins, Sri Lanka.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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