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Luciocephalus aura Tan & Ng, 2005 |
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photo by
Aquamiroir/Germeau, G. |
| Family: | Osphronemidae (Gouramies), subfamily: Luciocephalinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10.51 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | Asia: Batang Hari basin in Sumatra, Indonesia. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal soft rays: 18-21; Vertebrae: 38-40. With numerous iridescent green spots on central stripe when live; absence of black irregular pattern on area below preorbital to central stripe; area just above anal-fin base without 3-4 dark brown semi-circles, which appear circular when body is viewed ventrally; brownish caudal fin with 3-7 narrow iridescent vertical gold bars; and absence of markings on anal and pelvic fins (Ref. 56386). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs only in freshwater swamp forest habitats (Ref. 56386). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 05 January 2019 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||