Kissing Gourami (Helstoma temminkii)
Omnivorous.
Max size 30cm
This member of the Helostomatidae family of fishes is in the Perciformes class of fish and
is distributed throughout Southeast Asia occurring in lakes and rivers.
The Kissing Gourami is easily identifiable due to its protruding 'pouting' lips coupled with its clearly distinguishable dorsal and anal spines. Kissing Gourami display a green or pale pinkish colouration throughout their scale covered bodies. The Kissing Gourami prefers slow moving waters with thick vegetation and is also a popular aquarium fish.
The Kissing Gourami feeds on algae and zoo plankton in addition to aquatic insects in the upper layers close to the surface. |
