Harvey's Licorice Gourami
📖 Overview
Harvey's Licorice Gourami (Parosphromenus harveyi), first described by Brown, 1987 is a fish in the family Osphronemidae (order Anabantiformes). 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): 11 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 5 - 7; Anal spines: 11 - 13; Anal soft rays: 8 - 11. : elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Harvey's Licorice Gourami is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; non-migratory. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Harvey's Licorice Gourami |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Gourami-de-Harvey |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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