Luciocephalus aura

Scientific name: Luciocephalus aura Tan & Ng, 2005

Luciocephalus aura

Luciocephalus aura is a freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae that grows to about 10.5 cm (4.1 in). It is semi-aggressive, needs carefully chosen tank mates and needs a tank of at least 115 L (30 US gal), water at 23–26°C (73–79°F) and a pH of 5.5–6.0. Native range: Asia, Swamps in Batang Hari basin in Sumatra, Indonesia.

Luciocephalus aura care at a glance

Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Community tank
With caution
Adult size
10.5 cm (4.1 in)
Minimum tank
115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature
23–26°C (73–79°F)
pH
5.5–6.0
Diet
Carnivore. Accepts live foods.

Biology

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Luciocephalus aura
Family
Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
10.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Batang Hari basin in Sumatra, Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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