Spiketail gourami (Parosphromenus filamentosus)

Scientific name: Parosphromenus filamentosus Vierke, 1981

The Spiketail gourami (Parosphromenus filamentosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–28°C (70–82°F). Native range: Asia, southeast Borneo.

Spiketail gourami care at a glance

Temperature: 21–28°C (70–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Parosphromenus filamentosus
Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: southeast Borneo.
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.)