Family: |
Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Luciocephalinae |
Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish |
Distribution: |
Asia: India and Bangladesh. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in rivers and lakes with overgrown vegetation (Ref. 41236), streams (Ref. 4833), ponds and beels (Ref. 1479). Larvivorous. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 12 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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