Badis siamensis Klausewitz, 1957

Description


Dorsal spines (total): 16 - 18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8; Vertebrae: 26 - 28. Possesses a dark blotch on the dorsolateral aspect of the caudal peduncle. Postorbital stripe angled. Caudal peduncle blotch small and confined to side of caudal peduncle. Adults possess black spots arranged in prominent horizontal rows along the side. Caudal fin base with 3 indistinct dark blotches. Scales in lateral low 25-26 (Ref. 46238).

Common Names


No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Anabantiformes

Family: Badidae

Genus: Badis

Species: Badis siamensis Klausewitz, 1957

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • Asia: endemic to Thailand.
  • Biology


    Life cycle and mating behavior

    Habitat


    benthopelagic