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Etymology: falx means

Synonyms:

Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes Family: Anabantiidae

First European import: Unknown

Description: See picture.

Care: See Betta picta

Temperature: 23-27 °C

Feeding: Omnivorous

Size:Up to 6 cm

pH: 6.5-7.5

Breeding: Mouthbreeder

Sexual dimorphism: Males are more colorfull, and have elongated fins.

Prices:Unknown

Additional:

Picture references: Picture 1: Eric Naus

References:Baensch, H. A., Riehl, R.(1989): Aquarien Atlas III. Mergus Verlag, Melle, Germany.