Sådan identificerer du Three Spot Gourami

For at identificere Three Spot Gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus) skal du se på disse nøglekendetegn.

Fysiske karakteristika

Kropsform

compressed

Farvetegning

Wild type: Silvery-brown to greenish-brown body with two prominent dark spots on the flanks (one mid-body, one at the caudal peduncle). The eye forms a 'third spot'. Fins are often mottled. Gold Gourami morph: Uniform golden-orange to yellow coloration, often with faint darker markings or the characteristic spots still visible. Opaline Gourami: Marbled blue and black pattern. Blue Gourami: Uniform blue-grey.

Skæltype

ctenoid

Mundens placering

superior

Kendetegn

Elongated, filamentous pelvic fins that act as tactile organs., Labyrinth organ for breathing atmospheric air., Two distinct dark spots on the body (excluding the eye).

Rygfinne

Single, relatively long dorsal fin with 11-15 spines and 8-11 soft rays.

Halefinne

Rounded to slightly emarginate caudal fin.

Brystfinne

Fan-shaped, transparent pectoral fins.

Karakteristiske finner

Pelvic fins are modified into long, thin, thread-like feelers, often extending beyond the caudal fin.

Identifikationstips

1. 1

   Body Shape and Size

   Elongated and laterally compressed body, typically reaching up to 15 cm (6 inches) in length, though aquarium specimens are often smaller.

2. 2

   Coloration

   Observe the base coloration (silvery-brown, blue, golden, or marbled) and the presence of two distinct dark spots on the flanks. The 'Gold Gourami' specifically refers to the xanthic golden-orange morph.

3. 3

   Pelvic Fins

   The most distinctive feature: long, thin, thread-like pelvic fins that are constantly moving, used for sensing the environment.

4. 4

   Labyrinth Organ

   While not externally visible, their frequent trips to the surface to gulp air are indicative of their labyrinth organ, a characteristic of the Anabantidae family.

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