CARES Species Profile:  Parosphromenus sumatranus

Description

A gourami native to the Jambi province on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. It Inhabits peat swamps with soft, acid blackwater environments.

CARES Family:   Anabantidae - Climbing Gouramies

Global Region:   Asia

Distribution:   Indonesia: Sumatra

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  March 12, 2026
IUCN Red List:  Near Threatened IUCN Assessment Date:  Jan. 14, 2019