Sådan identificerer du Gold Gourami

For at identificere Gold Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus) skal du se på disse nøglekendetegn.

Fysiske karakteristika

Kropsform

compressed

Farvetegning

The Gold Gourami exhibits a striking golden-orange to yellowish-orange body coloration, often with iridescent scales. Unlike the wild-type Three Spot Gourami, the two prominent spots on the flanks (one central, one at the caudal peduncle) are often faded or absent due to selective breeding, though faint markings may still be visible. The fins are typically translucent or slightly tinted with the body color.

Skæltype

ctenoid

Mundens placering

superior

Kendetegn

Vibrant golden-orange body coloration, Long, filamentous pelvic fins that act as tactile organs, Labyrinth organ for breathing atmospheric air, Relatively deep, compressed body

Rygfinne

Single, long-based dorsal fin, typically with 5-7 spines and 9-11 soft rays. Males often have a more pointed dorsal fin.

Halefinne

Rounded to slightly emarginate caudal fin.

Brystfinne

Small, rounded pectoral fins.

Karakteristiske finner

Pelvic fins are modified into long, thin, thread-like feelers, which are used to explore their environment and communicate.

Identifikationstips

1. 1

   Coloration

   Look for the characteristic golden-orange to yellowish-orange body color. This distinguishes it from the blue, opaline, or silver variants of Trichopodus trichopterus.

2. 2

   Pelvic Fins

   Observe the long, thread-like pelvic fins. These are a hallmark of all gourami species in the family Osphronemidae.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   Note the deep, laterally compressed body shape, typical of gouramis.

4. 4

   Absence/Fading of Spots

   While the wild-type has two distinct spots, the Gold Gourami often has these spots faded or entirely absent due to selective breeding for color.

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