| Family: |
Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Trichogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
12 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Malay Peninsula, Thailand and Indonesia (Sumatra and Borneo). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in swamps and streams, usually among dense vegetation (Ref. 56749). Found in lowland swamps with acidic water (Ref. 57235). An air-breathing species (Ref. 118402). Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 120 cm (Ref. 51539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 21 January 2019 (A3c) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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