Osphronemidae - Gouramis
Description
Gouramis, or gouramies, are a group of freshwater anabantiform fishes that comprise the family Osphronemidae. The fish are native to Asia - from Indian subcontinent to Southeast Asia and northeasterly towards Korea. The name gourami, of Indonesian origin, is also used for fish of the families Helostomatidae and Anabantidae.
Many gouramis have an elongated, feeler-like ray at the front of each of their pelvic fins. All living species show parental care: some are mouthbrooders, and others, like the Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), build bubble nests.
Currently, about 133 species are recognised, placed in 15 genera.
