Pygmy gourami
📖 Overview
Obligate air-breathing ; Occurs in ditches, small ponds, and peats. Most common in standing or stagnant water that has a dense cover of floating plants and may sometimes has low oxygen levels. Feeds on zooplankton and aquatic insects .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pygmy gourami is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pygmy gourami is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Male guards small bubble nest. Produces 100-170 eggs.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 25°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
zooplankton and aquatic insects (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Trichopsis Pumila is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Pygmy gourami is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Pygmy gourami has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ctenops pumilus | Arnold | 1936 | Synonym |
| Trichopsis pumilis | Arnold | 1936 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Pygmy gourami.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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