Fish Species

Three-Spot Gourami

Three-Spot Gourami - Description

The Three-Spot Gourami is also known as the Cosby Gourami, Gold Gourami, Blue Gourami or Opaline Gourami. They are a labyrinth fish and as such have the ability to breathe air. Other labyrinth fish include the Siamese fighting fish and Paradise fish.

Although called the three-spot Gourami, they actually only have two spots! The spots are in line with their eye and this is known as the third spot.

Popular Name: Three-Spot Gourami
Species: Trichogaster trichopterus

Profile of the Three-Spot Gourami

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Three-Spot Gourami species.

  • Size: Up to 15cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: Temp 26-27 Degrees PH 6.6-6.8

  • Temperament: Males can be aggressive towards smaller fish

  • Diet / Feeding: Brine Shrimp, Bloodworms, Algae based dried foods

  • Behaviour:Territorial fish, can be 'fin nippers'

  • Range: Mekong basin, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

Scientific Classification of the Three-Spot Gourami

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Trichogaster trichopterus

  • Popular Names: Three Spot Gourami - Cosby Gourami - Gold Gourami - Blue Gourami - Opaline Gourami

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Perciformes

  • Family:Osphronemidae

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Facts about Fish Species - Three-Spot Gourami

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

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