Eyespot gourami (Parasphaerichthys ocellatus)

Scientific name: Parasphaerichthys ocellatus Prashad & Mukerji, 1929

The Eyespot gourami (Parasphaerichthys ocellatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–26°C (75–79°F). Native range: Asia, Myanmar.

Eyespot gourami care at a glance

Temperature: 24–26°C (75–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Parasphaerichthys ocellatus
Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Myanmar.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)