科: Osteoglossidae
美丽硬骨舌鱼为骨舌鱼科鱼类，原生分布于东南亚。成体约 67.5–99 cm，适宜水温 24–30 °C。
Scleropages formosus, a member of the family Osteoglossidae, comes from Southeast Asia, where it inhabits slow rivers, floodplains and swamps. Predatory; territorial as it matures and carnivore; whole fish, prawns and pellets, it grows to 67.5–99 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 24–30 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
饲养难度：中等。Predatory; territorial as it matures。
水温控制在 24–30 °C，重点是稳定。Heater for stable warmth。
成体约 67.5–99 cm，属Upper; surface-oriented鱼类，建议至少 500 L 缸体。
Carnivore; whole fish, prawns and pellets。建议人工饲料搭配冷冻或活饵，保证多样性。
Predatory; territorial as it matures；Singles or pairs in very large aquaria。理想混养对象：Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs。需避开Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates。
产地为东南亚，典型栖息地是Slow rivers, floodplains and swamps，对溶氧要求一般。
该物种会跳缸——缸盖务必盖紧，换水时尤其注意。
Mouthbrooding by the male。Males carry the brood in the mouth。