Trichopsis
Trichopsis is a genus of gouramies native to Southeast Asia.[2]
| Trichopsis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Pygmy gourami (T. pumila) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anabantiformes |
| Family: | Osphronemidae |
| Subfamily: | Macropodusinae |
| Genus: | Trichopsis Canestrini, 1860 |
| Type species | |
| Trichopus striatus | |
Species
There are currently three recognized species in this genus:[2]
- Trichopsis pumila (J. P. Arnold, 1936) (Pygmy gourami)
- Trichopsis schalleri Ladiges, 1962 (Threestripe gourami)
- Trichopsis vittata (G. Cuvier, 1831) (Croaking gourami)
Importance to humans
Gouramis of the genus Trichopsis are very popular in the aquarium trade.
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References
- Eschmeyer, W. N.; R. Fricke & R. van der Laan (eds.). "Trichopsis". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2014). Species of Trichopsis in FishBase. February 2014 version.
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