Giant Gourami

Osphronemus goramy

Least Concern Brackish

Max Length

70.0 cm

Max Weight

9.0 kg

Color

Juveniles are yellow-olive with dark …

Depth Range

10-?m

Family

Osphronemidae

About

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
Depth Range	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.

Water Type

Brackish

Depth Range

10-?m

Geographic Range

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

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

Edibility & Culinary

Taste

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.

Aquarium Care

Care Level

Temperament

Peaceful

Min Tank Size

800 liters

Temperature

20-30

pH Range

6.5-8.0

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Taxonomy

Order	Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes)
Family	Osphronemidae (Gouramis)
Species	Osphronemus goramy

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Gourami géant
Spanish	Gurami gigante

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat Giant Gourami?

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 Giant Gourami get?

Giant Gourami can grow up to 70.0 cm long and weigh 9.0 kg.

Is Giant Gourami good for aquariums?

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

Where is Giant Gourami 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 Giant Gourami endangered?

The conservation status of Giant Gourami is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Giant Gourami belong to?

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