Where Does Sunset Thicklip Gourami Live?

Sunset Thicklip Gourami lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Sunset Thicklip Gourami

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Shallow, typically less than 1.5 meters

Environment

Slow-moving or stagnant waters such as ponds, ditches, canals, rice paddies, and floodplains. They prefer areas with dense vegetation, submerged roots, and leaf litter, which provide cover and food sources.

Geographic range

Native to Southeast Asia, specifically Myanmar (Burma) and parts of India (Assam). Introduced populations may exist elsewhere due to the aquarium trade.

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