Angel Licorice Gourami
📖 Overview
Angel Licorice Gourami (Parosphromenus anjunganensis), first described by Kottelat, 1991 is a tiny fish in the family Osphronemidae (order Anabantiformes). Adults typically reach 2.60 cm in maximum length. 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 Endangered.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal spines: 11 - 14; Anal soft rays: 9 - 11. Differs from all other species of the genus by having the male dorsal, anal and caudal fins uniformly reddish brown with a thin distal hyaline margin .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Angel Licorice Gourami is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 20°C - 24°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Angel Licorice Gourami |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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