Scientific Name: Trichopsis vittata (Cuvier, 1831)
Synonym: Ctenops vittatus (Currently unaccepted)
English Name: Croaking gourami, Talking gourami
Local/Bangla Name: Buno kholisa (বুনো খলিসা), Naftani (নাফতানী)
Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Teleostei
Order: Anabantiformes
Family: Osphronemidae
Description:
It has 24-28 branched anal-fin rays. Color ranging from pale brown and green to dark purple with black or red spots on the fins. 2-4 brown or black stripes or rows of spots are present on their sides. Median fins have a thin iridescent blue coloration on their edges. The iris of the eye is bright blue or purple.
Habitat & Distribution in Bangladesh:
Occur in shallow sluggish or standing-water habitats with a lot of vegetation.
Environment:
Freshwater (Demersal)
Comments:
Invasive fish species of Bangladesh and capable of producing a “croaking” noise by using its pectoral fins.
References:
DoF Bangladesh (2023) Album: Freshwater Fishes of Bangladesh, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, Bangladesh, Dhaka. 200 pp.
