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Trichopsis schalleri Ladiges, 1962 Threestripe gourami |
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photo by
Noren, M. |
| Family: | Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Macropodusinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 12 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Mekong basin. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Lanceolate caudal fin; elongated posterior anal-fin rays not reaching beyond the middle of the caudal fin; usually 1-2 dark longitudinal stripes distinct in preserved specimens; no stripe along the base of the anal fin (Ref. 27732). In life, dorsal, caudal and anal fin with red margin and numerous small blue spots (Ref. 43281). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in marshes, swamps and rice fields (Ref. 27732). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||