Dwarf Gourami vs Vivaneau campèche

Trichogaster lalius comparé à Lutjanus campechanus

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Dwarf Gourami	Vivaneau campèche
Nom scientifique	Trichogaster lalius	Lutjanus campechanus
Ordre	Anabantiformes	Perciformes
Famille	Osphronemidae	Lutjanidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Vulnerable

Physical Traits

Attribut	Dwarf Gourami	Vivaneau campèche
Longueur maximale	9,0 cm	100,0 cm
Poids maximum	0,005 kg	22,8 kg
Couleur	Males show brilliant alternating diagonal red-orange and iridescent turquoise-blue stripes across the flanks; dorsal and anal fins have red and blue streaking; throat and belly vivid electric blue.	Uniform rosy-red to brick-red over the entire body and fins; belly slightly paler pink-red; juveniles may show a dark spot at the lateral line below the anterior dorsal fin.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut	Dwarf Gourami	Vivaneau campèche
Type d'eau	Freshwater	Saltwater
Plage de profondeur	—	10-190m
Aire de répartition	Native to the rivers and floodplains of West Bengal, Assam, Bangladesh, and parts of Pakistan. Found in densely vegetated slow streams, ponds, and flooded rice …	Western North Atlantic from North Carolina to Yucatan, concentrated in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Associates with rocky reefs, artificial structures, and hard-bottom habitat …
Habitat	Slow-moving rivers, ponds, and ditches of Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Shallow, warm, densely vegetated freshwater (22-28°C). Males highly territorial and build bubble nests among floating …	Neritic, coral reefs

Aquarium Suitability

Attribut	Dwarf Gourami	Vivaneau campèche
Taille minimale de l'aquarium	40 L	—
Température	22-28	—
Plage de pH	6.0-7.5	—
Niveau d'entretien	Easy	—
Tempérament	Peaceful	—

Informations sur la pêche

Attribut	Dwarf Gourami	Vivaneau campèche
Poisson de pêche sportive	Non	Oui
Cote de combativité	—	6/10
Record du monde	—	—
Teneur en mercure	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Dwarf Gourami

Not consumed — popular ornamental labyrinth fish treasured in freshwater aquariums for its vivid red-and-blue striped coloration and calm temperament.

Vivaneau campèche

Moist, sweet white flesh with a nutty undertone and firm texture. Prized for whole roasting, pan-searing, and ceviche; a cornerstone of Gulf Coast and Caribbean cuisines.

Species Overview

Dwarf Gourami

The dwarf gourami is a brightly colored labyrinth fish native to the slow-moving waters of South Asia. Males build elaborate bubble nests at the surface for spawning. Its pelvic fins have evolved into long, thread-like feelers used to sense the environment.

Vivaneau campèche

The red snapper is one of the most commercially valuable reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico. With its distinctive rose-red body and pointed anal fin, it inhabits rocky reefs and artificial structures at depths of 10-190 meters.