Como identificar Blue Gourami

Para identificar Blue Gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus), observe estas características principais.

Características físicas

Formato do corpo

compressed

Coloração

The 'Blue Gourami' morph exhibits a iridescent blue body, often with darker blue or black mottling. Two prominent dark spots are typically present on each flank: one centrally located on the body and another at the caudal peduncle. The eye forms a 'third spot'. Fins are often tinged with blue and may have orange or red margins, particularly in males. Other cultivated morphs include Gold (yellow-orange), Opaline (marbled blue and white), and Platinum (pale, almost white).

Tipo de escama

ctenoid

Posição da boca

superior

Características distintivas

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

Nadadeira dorsal

Single, long-based dorsal fin, typically with 11-16 spines and 8-11 soft rays. Males often have a more pointed dorsal fin.

Nadadeira caudal

Rounded to slightly emarginate caudal fin.

Nadadeira peitoral

Large, fan-like pectoral fins.

Nadadeiras características

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

Dicas de identificação

1. 1

   Body Coloration

   Look for the iridescent blue body with two distinct dark spots on the flanks. The eye completes the 'three spot' pattern.

2. 2

   Pelvic Fins

   Observe the long, thread-like pelvic fins, which are characteristic of gouramis and used for tactile exploration.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fin Shape

   Males typically have a longer, more pointed dorsal fin compared to the shorter, rounded dorsal fin of females.

4. 4

   Size

   Adults can reach up to 15 cm (6 inches) in total length, though aquarium specimens are often slightly smaller.

Explore Blue Gourami