Osphronemidae

Hong Kong Paradise Fish

Macropodus hongkongensis

Deep Bodied Osphronemid Fish of Chinese Seas

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• Asia (unspecified)
• Deep-bodied
• Small
• Tropical fish

Macropodus hongkongensis is a species of paradise fish (Macropodus) endemic to southern China. This species was first discovered in Hong Kong, but later was found in other areas of southern China. It is found in mountainous regions as well as lowland habitats.