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Giant Gourami

Giant Gourami

Osphronemus goramy

Least Concern Brackish
Panjang Maks.
70,0 cm
Berat Maks.
9,0 kg
Warna
Juveniles are yellow-olive with dark …
Kedalaman
10-?m
Famili
Kategori
Food Fish

Tentang

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
Kedalaman 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.

Jenis Air
Brackish
Kedalaman
10-?m

Sebaran Geografis

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.

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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).

Kelayakan Makan & Kuliner

Rasa
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.

Perawatan Akuarium

Tingkat Perawatan
Temperamen
Peaceful
Ukuran Tangki Min.
800 liter
Suhu
20-30
Rentang pH
6.5-8.0

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Taxonomy

Ordo Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes)
Famili Osphronemidae (Gouramis)
Spesies Osphronemus goramy

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
French Gourami géant
Spanish Gurami gigante

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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).

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