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Trichopodus leerii (Bleeker, 1852) Pearl gourami |
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photo by
Nilsson, K. |
| Family: | Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Trichogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Malay Peninsula, Thailand and Indonesia (Sumatra and Borneo). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in swamps and streams, usually among dense vegetation (Ref. 56749). Found in lowland swamps with acidic water (Ref. 57235). An air-breathing species (Ref. 118402). Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 120 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 21 January 2019 (A3c) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||