The croaking gourami (Trichopsis vittata) is a species of freshwater labyrinth fish of the gourami family Osphronemidae. It is native to still waters in Southeast Asia such as Thailand, Borneo and parts of Java island, but due to the aquarium trade, the fish has spread to other parts of Southeast Asia (like East Malaysia) and to other parts of the world. As the common name suggests, this species is capable of producing a "croaking" noise using its pectoral fins.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Croaking Gourami being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Anabantiformes
- Family
- Osphronemidae
- Genus
- Trichopsis
- Species
- Trichopsis vittata
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