This fish and Day’s Paradise Fish share the nickname Spike-Tailed Paradise Fish. This species is similar in appearance to Day’s Paradise Fish in that its coloration is somewhat muted compared to other paradise fish. Spike-Tailed Paradise Fish are fairly devoid of coloration, having a gray or light brown body with some reddish fringing on the fins and a black spot near the base of the caudal fin. These fish are native to Asia where they can be found in a variety of habitats throughout India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.