Dwarf Gourami

Trichogaster lalius

Least Concern Freshwater

Longueur maximale

9,0 cm

Poids maximum

0,005 kg

Couleur

Males show brilliant alternating diagonal …

Famille

Osphronemidae

Catégorie

Aquarium Fish

À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	9,0 cm
Maximum Weight	0,005 kg

Coloration

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.

Habitat & Distribution

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 plants.

Type d'eau

Freshwater

Aire de répartition

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

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

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

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

Entretien en aquarium

Niveau d'entretien

Tempérament

Peaceful

Taille minimale de l'aquarium

40 litres

Température

22-28

Plage de pH

6.0-7.5

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Taxonomy

Ordre	Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes)
Famille	Osphronemidae (Gouramis)
Espèces	Trichogaster lalius

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Spanish	Gurami enano

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Dwarf Gourami?

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

How big does Dwarf Gourami get?

Dwarf Gourami can grow up to 9.0 cm long and weigh 0.005 kg.

Is Dwarf Gourami good for aquariums?

Dwarf gourami has a easy care level, a peaceful temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 40 liters.

Where is Dwarf Gourami found?

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 paddies throughout the Indo-Gangetic plain. 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 plants.

Is Dwarf Gourami endangered?

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

What family does Dwarf Gourami belong to?

Dwarf Gourami (Trichogaster lalius) belongs to the family Osphronemidae (Gouramis) in the order Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes).