| Family: |
Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Trichogastrinae |
| Max. size: |
9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. This is the smallest and most popular of the small gouramis which have been widely distributed outside its native range (Ref. 1739). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits slow moving streams, rivulets and lakes with plenty of vegetation (Ref. 41236). An air-breathing species (Ref. 118402). Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 January 2010 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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