Gurami gigante

Osphronemus goramy

Least Concern Brackish

Longitud Máxima

70,0 cm

Peso Máximo

9,0 kg

Color

Juveniles are yellow-olive with dark …

Rango de Profundidad

10-?m

Familia

Osphronemidae

Categoría

Food Fish

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The giant gourami is a large labyrinth fish native to Southeast Asia. Despite its size, it is primarily herbivorous, feeding on aquatic plants. A popular food fish in Indonesia, it is also kept as a pet due to its docile personality.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	70,0 cm
Maximum Weight	9,0 kg
Rango de Profundidad	10-?m

Coloration

Juveniles are yellow-olive with dark bands and a yellow-spotted pattern; adults become grayish-silver to pale yellowish-white with a convex forehead profile; dorsal and anal fins are long and dusky gray.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Indonesia and Southeast Asia; introduced throughout tropical Asia. Inhabits warm, slow-moving rivers, ponds, and swamps (24-30°C). Can breathe air using a labyrinth organ. Popular food fish in Asia.

Tipo de Agua

Brackish

Rango de Profundidad

10-?m

Distribución Geográfica

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Gurami gigante is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Comestibilidad y Gastronomía

Sabor

Firm, white flesh with a mild flavor and moderate fat; a major food fish across Southeast Asia. Popular deep-fried, grilled with spices, or steamed in Indonesian and Thai cuisines.

Cuidado en Acuario

Nivel de Cuidado

Temperamento

Peaceful

Tamaño Mínimo del Acuario

800 litros

Temperatura

20-30

Rango de pH

6.5-8.0

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Taxonomy

Orden	Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes)
Familia	Osphronemidae (Gouramis)
Especies	Osphronemus goramy

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Gourami géant
Spanish	Gurami gigante

Preguntas Frecuentes

Can you eat Gurami gigante?

Firm, white flesh with a mild flavor and moderate fat; a major food fish across Southeast Asia. Popular deep-fried, grilled with spices, or steamed in Indonesian and Thai cuisines.

How big does Gurami gigante get?

Gurami gigante can grow up to 70.0 cm long and weigh 9.0 kg.

Is Gurami gigante good for aquariums?

Gurami gigante has a moderate care level, a peaceful temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 800 liters.

Where is Gurami gigante found?

Native to large rivers, lakes, and swamps of Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and mainland Southeast Asia. Introduced across tropical Asia for food; tolerates slightly brackish water in lowland estuarine areas near river mouths. Native to Indonesia and Southeast Asia; introduced throughout tropical Asia. Inhabits warm, slow-moving rivers, ponds, and swamps (24-30°C). Can breathe air using a labyrinth organ. Popular food fish

Is Gurami gigante endangered?

The conservation status of Gurami gigante is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Gurami gigante belong to?

Gurami gigante (Osphronemus goramy) belongs to the family Osphronemidae (Gouramis) in the order Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes).