| Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Macropodusinae |
| 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 |
| Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins. |
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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). |
| Bubble nest builder (Ref. 4537). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 19 January 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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