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Sphaerichthys vaillanti Pellegrin, 1930 |
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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 | |||