This species has not been successfully bred in captivity, and is classed by IUCN as Critically Endangered.

I was about to place a big order with Angelfins but have changed my mind. Support sustainable and responsible importers.

Response from AngelFins:

Below is some information about this species available on the IUCN website that you are referencing: https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/91181155/91181159#text-fields
"Survey data indicate that this species is still abundant in many parts of its known distribution. However, given that the extent of occurrence (EOO) of this species remains unknown because of the paucity of data, in addition to the fact that the habitat primarily associated with this species (blackwater peat swamp forests) has undergone large scale destruction and degradation and the uncertainty surrounding the effects of such massive habitat loss on the population, this species is assessed as Data Deficient. It will be necessary to reassess this species once more information on the distribution and the effect of habitat loss on the population is available."

We believe that importing these fish to Canada is helping protect this species as their natural habitat is being destroyed.