| Family: |
Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Macropodusinae |
| Max. size: |
2.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.25 |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Sungai Kampar river drainage in Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6-7; Anal spines: 11-13; Anal soft rays: 8-11. Distinguished by having the following characters: dorsal fin with 11-13 spines and 6-7 segmented rays; anal fin with 11-13 spines and 8-11 segmented rays. Differs from other congeners by rhombic shape of caudal fin in adult males (vs. round or lanceolate with filaments) (Ref. 93137). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in blackwater swamp area with pH 5.25, conductivity 7 µS/cm, and water temperature 26.8 °C (Ref. 93137). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 12 January 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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