Kingdom: Animalia
Common Name:
Blue Spotted Gourami
Scientific Name: Trichogaster trichopterus
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinoptergii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Periformes
Genus: Trichogater
Species: trichopterus
Natural Range
These fishes live in parts of Eastern Asia especially
Thailand. They are tropical fish that like warm water.
Interesting Facts
These fishes like to be with other peaceful
and loving fish, or they will become stressed. They are very social and love
company. They like to be in the middle of the tank.The male fish have pointed
dorsal fins. These fish get up to about 4 inches.
Links
Find out more here:
The Blue Spotted Gourami and CLHS
The freshwater tank in the science lab has had two
gouramies since the fall of 2002. They are the favorites of many of the students.
They are also very popular with aquarists around the world because of their
gentle nature. When their mood changes, they change color as well.