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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Osphronemus Septemfasciatus

Osphronemus septemfasciatus Roberts, 1992
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
10.2 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.7
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Osphronemus Septemfasciatus (Osphronemus septemfasciatus), first described by Roberts, 1992 is a large fish in the family Osphronemidae (order Anabantiformes). Adults typically reach 50.00 cm in maximum length and up to 10.200 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Osphronemidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Osphronemus septemfasciatus
Authority
Roberts, 1992
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
10.2 kg
Trophic Level
2.7
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
48.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Osphronemus Septemfasciatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Osphronemus Septemfasciatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 🪺 Nest Builder
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Nest
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.7±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01698 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
50cm
Max Weight
10,200g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
48.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.7
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Roberts, 1992

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