| Family: |
Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Trichogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
13.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 25.4 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: India and Bangladesh. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits pools, ditches, inundated fields, ponds and beels (Ref. 1479). Occurs in rivers and lakes with vegetation (Ref. 41236). Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 October 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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