Thick lipped gourami (Trichogaster labiosa)

Scientific name: Trichogaster labiosa Day, 1877

The Thick lipped gourami (Trichogaster labiosa) is a freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Asia, South Myanmar. Widely transported around the world as part of the aquarium fish trade industry.

Thick lipped gourami care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Found in rivers. Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 100 cm.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Trichogaster labiosa
Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 10 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: South Myanmar. Widely transported around the world as part of the aquarium fish trade industry.
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: highly commercial
Resilience: Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=500-600 eggs)