Come identificare Honey Gourami

Per identificare Honey Gourami (Trichogaster chuna), osserva queste caratteristiche chiave.

Caratteristiche fisiche

Forma del corpo

compressed

Colorazione

Males exhibit brilliant orange to reddish-orange coloration, especially during breeding, with a dark lateral stripe that may or may not be prominent. The ventral fins are often bright orange. Females are typically duller, with a silvery-beige to yellowish-brown body and a less intense or absent lateral stripe. Captive-bred varieties can display more intense red or yellow hues.

Tipo di squame

ctenoid

Posizione della bocca

superior

Caratteristiche distintive

Pair of elongated, thread-like pelvic fins that act as tactile organs., Labyrinth organ for atmospheric air breathing., Males develop more intense coloration during breeding.

Pinna dorsale

Single, long-based dorsal fin, typically with 15-17 soft rays and 3-5 spines. In males, the dorsal fin often has an orange or reddish margin.

Pinna caudale

Rounded caudal fin.

Pinna pettorale

Small, clear pectoral fins.

Pinne distintive

Pelvic fins are modified into long, filamentous feelers, often orange in males.

Consigli per l'identificazione

1. 1

   Size

   Typically reaches a maximum standard length of 4-5 cm (1.6-2 inches), making it one of the smallest gourami species.

2. 2

   Coloration (Males)

   Vibrant orange to reddish-orange body, especially during breeding, with a distinct dark lateral stripe that can vary in intensity. The ventral fins are often bright orange.

3. 3

   Coloration (Females)

   Duller, silvery-beige to yellowish-brown body, with a less pronounced or absent lateral stripe. Ventral fins are typically colorless or pale.

4. 4

   Pelvic Fins

   Elongated, thread-like pelvic fins are a characteristic feature of all gouramis, used for sensing their environment.

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