| Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Macropodusinae |
| 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 20 |
| Asia: restricted to south western Sri Lanka in Colombo-Galle-Ratnapura triangle. Was first recorded from Hettipola (near Kurunegala). |
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| Restricted to forested areas and small, shallow, slow flowing silted streams with leaf debris and thick marginal vegetation. Stays close to the substrate and is very seldom found in unshaded waters. Feeds on fish fry, plankton and insect larvae. Bubble nest builder. |
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Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 August 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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