The Harvey's licorice gourami (Parosphromenus harveyi) is a freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
Harvey's licorice gourami is a very small labyrinth fish (Osphronemidae) from blackwater peat swamps of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 4 cm and has a slender, dark-brown body that lights up in courtship with iridescent blue and red fin margins. As a labyrinth fish it can gulp air in oxygen-poor water. It lives hidden among leaf litter and roots and eats small invertebrates. Through drainage of its peat swamps the species is vulnerable. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Harvey's licorice gourami?
The Harvey's licorice gourami has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Harvey's licorice gourami live?
The Harvey's licorice gourami lives in fresh water and is mostly found around open water.
How big does the Harvey's licorice gourami get?
The Harvey's licorice gourami grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Harvey's licorice gourami dangerous to humans?
No, the Harvey's licorice gourami is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Parosphromenus
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