Gourami géant

Osphronemus goramy

Least Concern Brackish

Longueur maximale

70,0 cm

Poids maximum

9,0 kg

Couleur

Juveniles are yellow-olive with dark …

Plage de profondeur

10-?m

Famille

Osphronemidae

Catégorie

Food Fish

À propos

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
Plage de profondeur	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.

Type d'eau

Brackish

Plage de profondeur

10-?m

Aire de répartition

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

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

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

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.

Entretien en aquarium

Niveau d'entretien

Tempérament

Peaceful

Taille minimale de l'aquarium

800 litres

Température

20-30

Plage de pH

6.5-8.0

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Taxonomy

Ordre	Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes)
Famille	Osphronemidae (Gouramis)
Espèces	Osphronemus goramy

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Gourami géant
Spanish	Gurami gigante

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Gourami géant?

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 Gourami géant get?

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

Is Gourami géant good for aquariums?

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

Where is Gourami géant 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 Gourami géant endangered?

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

What family does Gourami géant belong to?

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