Osphronemus laticlavius Roberts, 1992
Giant red tail gourami
photo by Kokoscha, M.

Family:  Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Osphroneminae
Max. size:  50 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Malaysia and Indonesia (Ref. 7050).
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-14; Anal spines: 11-12; Anal soft rays: 16-18
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 January 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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