| Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Macropodusinae |
| 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.5 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 15 |
| Asia: India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Malay Peninsula and Indonesia. Reported from Bangladesh (Ref. 1479). |
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| Often found in ditches, paddy fields and shallow water not far from tidal influence (Ref. 1479). Prefer stagnant or slow-flowing water with thick vegetation such as grasses, roots and floating plants. Feed on insects and zooplankton. A bubble nest builder. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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