| Family: |
Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Macropodusinae |
| Max. size: |
2.57 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 4.5 - 5 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Malaysia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Anal spines: 11-13; Anal soft rays: 8-10. Differs from its congeners by the following unique combination of characters: 12-13 spines in dorsal fin; 11-13 spines in anal fin; 8-10 segmented rays in anal fin; in live males, dorsal, anal and caudal fins with a narrow bluish margin and a black subdistal band bordered proximally by a bluish iridescent band, sometimes turning to reddish posteriorly; proximal part of dorsal and anal fins from dark red to black; proximal part of caudal fin red, darker in basal area; pelvic fin blue, with white filament (Ref. 56232). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in peat swamps (Ref. 56232). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 14 January 2019 (B2ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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