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Trichogaster lalius (Hamilton, 1822) Dwarf gourami |
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photo by
Mahalder, B. |
| Family: | Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Trichogastrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 8; dH range: 5 - 19 | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits slow moving streams, rivulets and lakes with plenty of vegetation (Ref. 41236). An air-breathing species (Ref. 118402). Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 January 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||