Moonlight gourami
Trichopodus microlepis
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Wonder of Water
| Diet | Zooplankton, crustaceans, and aquatic insects |
|---|---|
| Size | Up to 1.5 inches (14 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand |
| Habitat | Ponds and swamps with a lot of aquatic vegetation |
About the Moonlight gourami
This peaceful freshwater fish is so named for its unmistakable iridescent glow. Males and females exhibit different characteristics, with males having red/orange pelvic fins while females have yellow fins. These fish are native to the streams of Southeast Asia.
Did you know?
- Male gouramis build and guard foamy nests of bubbles that float on the surface of the water to raise their young.