| Family: |
Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Macropodusinae |
| Max. size: |
7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal spines: 4-5; Anal soft rays: 22-26. Head length 4.0-4.5 times in SL; male with anal fin extending to end of caudal fin; stripes on body faint, adult male reddish brown with an iridescent blue or green spot on each scale; anal and caudal fins blue with red rays; female brown with 2 darker stripes (Ref. 43281). |
| Biology: |
Bubble nest builder (Ref. 4537). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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