| Macropodus hongkongensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anabantiformes |
| Family: | Osphronemidae |
| Genus: | Macropodus |
| Species: | M. hongkongensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Macropodus hongkongensis | |
Macropodus hongkongensis is a species of paradise fish ( Macropodus ) endemic to southern China. [1] This species was first discovered in Hong Kong, [2] but later was found in other areas of southern China. [3] It is found in mountainous regions as well as lowland habitats. This species grows to a length of more than 10 cm.
Like other Macropodus, M. hongkongensis is popular among Chinese fish keepers and is called "Hong Kong black paradise fish (Traditional Chinese:香港黑叉尾鬥魚 or HK黑). This fish is easy to keep and breed in aquariums but has a reputation for being unusually aggressive.
