Identity and origin
- Origin
- Riau, Sumatra
- Identity
- Restricted-range Sumatran species
A 2012 species with a diagnostic flame-coloured male caudal pattern. Captive provenance must distinguish it from similar locality forms.
Plan before choosing
- Habitat
- Peat blackwater
- Size and measurement
- A source-checked adult total length has not yet been added to this profile. Confirm it before choosing aquarium dimensions.
- Planning context
- Prepare species-appropriate soft, acidic water, sheltered space and dependable small live food. Keep species and localities distinct. Consult specialist husbandry before acquisition.
Goodwin & Hutchins (2024), EAZA · specialist husbandry, introduction and section 2
Source check: . Independent husbandry review pending.
Planning for licorice gouramis
Care-planning notes. Confirm exact requirements for the species and source population.
- Prepare species-appropriate soft, acidic water and a dependable supply of suitably small live foods.
- Provide shaded cover and breeding shelters. Keep separately documented species and localities distinct.
- Use a specialist breeding guide: regular tap water and a dry-food-only plan are not a reliable starting point.
Evidence record
Conservation record: Critically Endangered (CR); assessment year 2019. Conservation source record. This retained reference is an index or secondary record; the direct assessment and date require verification. Check for a newer assessment before making conservation or sourcing decisions.
Catalogue inclusion confirms a research record, not current stock, legal export, or destination-country import permission.
