Peppermint Pikehead
Luciocephalus aura
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The peppermint pikehead is endemic to Sumatra (Indonesia), from forest swamps. An ambush predator, it has a row of bright green spots along its flank. It reaches about 10 to 12 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Luciocephalus aura
- Family
- Osphronemidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Osphronemidae
- Order
- Anabantiformes
Origin
- Native region
- Ásia
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 10.5 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Endangered (EN)
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