Betta tussyae Schaller, 1985
photo by van der Voort, S.

Family:  Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Macropodusinae
Max. size:  3.65 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 4 - 5
Distribution:  Asia: Malaysia (known from the type locality south of Pekan, Pahang).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits peat swamp forests (Ref. 84801).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 28 December 2018 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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