Common name | Sepilai |
Language | Malay |
Type | Vernacular |
Official trade name | No |
Rank | 3 - (Other common name) |
Country | Malaysia |
Locality | |
Ref. | Mohsin, A.K.M. and M.A. Ambak, 1983 |
Life stage | juveniles and adults |
Sex | females and males |
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Remarks | Males put in the same aquarium will fight until one is exhausted and surrenders. These fights, known as sepilai fights are popular and are exhibited in public places. |