Guramis growling
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Growling Gurami ( Trichopsis vittata ) |
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The snarling Guramis of the genus Trichopsis (= "Trichopus-like", Trichopus = syn. Of Trichogaster ) are relatively small fish from the subordination of the labyrinth fish (Anabantoidei) within the perch relatives (Percomorphaceae). Their distribution area is in densely overgrown fresh waters and peat swamps of Southeast Asia.
features
Growling guramis resemble fighting fish in their outer shape , grow to 5 to 8 cm long and have a rather squat body, a pointed-mouthed head, a short flag-like dorsal fin, a long anal fin and a rounded caudal fin. The pelvic fins are long and thread-shaped, but not as long as those of the threadfish . They are of a brownish or beige basic color, show a few dark brown longitudinal stripes, a more or less intense pattern with bright light blue dots and red fin edges. Males make growling noises when they impress and during their comment fights.
- Fins formula : dorsal II – IV / 6–8, anal V – IV / 19–28, ventral I / 5.
- Scale formula : mLR 27–29.
species
Currently, three morphologically distinguishable species are counted among the Growling Guramis.
- Growling dwarf gourami ( Trichopsis pumila Arnold , 1936)
- Schaller's Growling Gurami ( Trichopsis schalleri Ladiges , 1962)
- Growling gourami ( Trichopsis vittata ( Cuvier , 1831))
Other cryptic species are likely to exist .
literature
- Bhinyo Panijpan, Parames Laosinchai, Saengchan Senapin, Chanon Kowasupat, Pintip Ruenwongsa, Jens Kühne, Kornsunee Phiwsaiya (2015): Mitochondrial COI and nuclear RAG1 DNA sequences and analyzes of specimens of the three morphologically established species in the genus Trichiformesidae (Perchroniformesidae) reveal new / cryptic species. Meta Gene, Volume 4, June 2015, pages 17-28, doi: 10.1016 / j.mgene.2015.02.003
- Hans-Joachim Richter: The book of the labyrinth fish. Verlag J. Neumann-Neudamm, 1983, ISBN 3-7888-0292-8
Web links
- Growling Guramis on Fishbase.org (English)