| Family: |
Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Macropodusinae |
| Max. size: |
2.28 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 10-12; Anal soft rays: 8-10. Distinguished from Parosphromenus bintan and P. deissneri in having the conspicuous black spot at the posterior extremity of the dorsal-fin base (vs. absence). Differs from P. bintan in having black pelvic fin filament (vs. white) (Ref. 56386). |
| Biology: |
Has been exported for the aquarium trade as Parosphromenus deissneri. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 14 January 2019 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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