Common Name: Ceylon combtail
Scientific Name: Belontia signata
Animal Family: Osphronemidae
Population: Vulnerable
Description: A species of gorami Grows up to 10-18cm. They have rudimentary organ like lungs and breaths in poorly oxygenated water or even out of water.very colorific. Dorsal part is red. Male are very colorful and females are brownish color. Juveniles are difficult to divide as male or female. Male make bubble net . Female lay eggs on bubble net. Male protect eggs until juveniles come out.
Habitat: Shaded margin of slow flowing, shallow clear streams with pebbles or sand substrates
Food: small fish , insects
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