Fishes of North Selangor Peat Swamp Forest
This guide is based on the book Fishes of North Selangor Peat Swamp Forest https://www.mybis.gov.my/pb/3543
Peaceful Betta
The peaceful betta or crescent betta, Betta imbellis, is native to Southeast Asia, where it occurs naturally in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and has been introduced to Singapore. It is an inhabitant of stagnant waters in swamps, rice paddies, ditches, and pools. This species grows to a length of 6 cm (2.4 in). It is found in the aquarium trade.
Betta livida
Betta livida is a species of gourami endemic to Malaysia, where it is only known from the state of Selangor. It is an inhabitant of peat swamps; it grows to a length of 3.6 cm (1.4 in).
Slender Betta
Betta bellica (slim betta) is a species of gourami native to Indonesia and Malaysia. It is an inhabitant of swamp forests and peat swamps. This species grows to a length of 10 cm (3.9 in). It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
Betta hipposideros
Betta hipposideros is a species of gourami native to Malaysia and Indonesia. It is an inhabitant of blackwater swamps. This species grows to a length of 7.8 cm (3.1 in).
Harvey's Licorice Gourami
Parosphromenus harveyi is a species of gourami endemic to Malaysia, where it is only known from Selangor. It is an inhabitant of peat swamp forest.
Croaking Gourami
The croaking gourami (Trichopsis vittata) is a species of small freshwater labyrinth fish of the gourami family. They are native to still waters in Southeast Asia and are distributed worldwide via the aquarium trade. Croaking gouramis are capable of producing a "croaking" noise using their pectoral fins.
