Threestripe gourami (Trichopsis schalleri)

Scientific name: Trichopsis schalleri Ladiges, 1962

The Threestripe gourami (Trichopsis schalleri) is a freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: Asia, Mekong basin.

Threestripe gourami care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Biology

Lanceolate caudal fin; elongated posterior anal-fin rays not reaching beyond the middle of the caudal fin; usually 1-2 dark longitudinal stripes distinct in preserved specimens; no stripe along the base of the anal fin. In life, dorsal, caudal and anal fin with red margin and numerous small blue spots.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Trichopsis schalleri
Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 12 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: Mekong basin.
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.)