567 observationsLeast Concern
Giant Gourami
Osphronemus goramy
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Anabantiformes ›Family: Osphronemidae ›Genus: Osphronemus
About
The giant gourami (Osphronemus goramy) is a species of large gourami native to Southeast Asia, with its occurrence in other locations due to introductions. They are native to Chao Phraya and Mekong basin in mainland Southeast Asia, and also rivers of Borneo, Java and Sumatra. This species is commercially important as a food fish and is also farmed. It can also be found in the aquarium trade. The species has also been used for weed control,...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giant Gourami is Osphronemus goramy.
- The Giant Gourami has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Giant Gourami belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Giant Gourami belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Giant Gourami belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Giant Gourami belongs to the order Anabantiformes.
- Giant Gourami belongs to the family Osphronemidae.
- Giant Gourami belongs to the genus Osphronemus.