| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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