154 observations
Round-tailed Paradisefish
Macropodus ocellatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Anabantiformes βΊFamily: Osphronemidae βΊGenus: Macropodus
About
The round-tailed paradise fish (Macropodus ocellatus) is a species of gourami native to eastern Asia, where it is found in China, Japan, and Korea. It is also known to occur in the Amur Basin of Russia, but that is believed to be due to introductions. It inhabits many kinds of freshwater habitats within its range. This species is reported to be well adapted to cold weather during winter in its relatively northern range, even to the...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Round-tailed Paradisefish is Macropodus ocellatus.
- Round-tailed Paradisefish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Round-tailed Paradisefish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Round-tailed Paradisefish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Round-tailed Paradisefish belongs to the order Anabantiformes.
- Round-tailed Paradisefish belongs to the family Osphronemidae.
- Round-tailed Paradisefish belongs to the genus Macropodus.