Sphaerichthys vaillanti Pellegrin, 1930
photo by de Leuw, K.

Family:  Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Luciocephalinae
Max. size:  3.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Indonesia (Borneo).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits small creeks with plenty of wood debris in which it camouflages by its mimicry of a dead leaf, coloration and swimming positions (Ref. 56749). Observed in pairs (Ref. 56749).
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 18 January 2019 (B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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