Belontia signataCeylonese Combtail
Osphronemidae · Günther, 1861
The Ceylonese combtail, Belontia signata, is a labyrinth fish endemic to the central and southern river systems of Sri Lanka. Also referred to as the 'Ceylon fighting fish', it differs from B. hasselti in its reddish body and the absence of mosaic patterning in the unpaired fins. At least three putative phenotypes have been recorded, one described as the questionably valid subspecies B. s. jonklaasi. It is not recommended for the average community aquarium.