Three Spot Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus)

Also known as Blue Gourami, Cosby Gourami, Giant Gourami, Gold Gourami, Golden Gourami, Lavender Gourami, Opaline Gourami, Siamese Gourami, Twospot Gourami

Description

Also known as Blue Gourami, Cosby Gourami, Giant Gourami, Gold Gourami, Golden Gourami, Lavender Gourami, Opaline Gourami, Siamese Gourami, Twospot Gourami.

Found singly, pairs or in small schools, close to vegetation, in shallow murky waters, of canals, flooded forests, marshes, swamps and lowland wetlands.
They feed on crustaceans, insect larvae and zooplankton.
Length - 15cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread Asia

Popular in the aquarium trade. These fish can vary greatly in colour. Ref: https://www.fishbase.de/summary/4675

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