| Family: |
Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Macropodusinae |
| Max. size: |
2.96 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.59999990463257 - 7.19999980926514; dH range: 10 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: known only from Bangka, Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5-6; Anal spines: 12-13; Anal soft rays: 8-11. In males, the pale subdistal band on the caudal fin incomplete, interrupted posteriorly, constituting a series of oval pale spots on the fin membrane while the rays are dark pigmented. |
| Biology: |
Inhabits slow flowing creeks among vegetation. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 06 January 2020 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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