| Family: |
Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Macropodusinae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7; dH range: 11 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: endemic to Thailand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Body oblong, dusky or yellowish brown with 3 fainted dark stripes. Opercle with blue green patch, fins with iridescent blue, anal fin with dark margins. Pelvic fin short, anal fin base long, caudal fin rounded (Ref. 58784). |
| Biology: |
Inhabits limestone streams and marshes (Ref. 58784). The type locality was described as a pool of 10-15 m diameter, up to 10 m deep and the species was collected along the banks. Water data reported was 27 °C, pH 7.0, electric conductivity 530 µS/cm. Examined specimens were collected in a comparatively fast flowing, clear-water creek and were found between plants (Ref. 78499). Carnivorous, feeding on zooplankton and insects (Ref. 58784). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 21 February 2011 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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