Luciocephalus Aura
Tan & Ng, 2005
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| Genus | : | Luciocephalus |
| Species | : | Aura |
| Classifications | : | Actinopterygii | Perciformes | Osphronemidae | Luciocephalinae |
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| Main reference | : | Tan, H.H. and P.K.L. Ng. 2005. (Ref. 56386) |
| Size / Weight / Age | : | Max length : 10.5 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 56386) |
| Environment | : | Benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Climate / Range | : | Tropical |
| Distribution | : | Asia: Batang Hari basin in Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| Short description | : | 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 | : | Not Evaluated |
| Human uses | : | Aquarium: commercial |
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