The kissing gourami is a freshwater fish known for its distinctive "kissing" behavior. It features a laterally compressed body with a pale pink or greenish hue. Typically reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it inhabits slow-moving waters in Southeast Asia. An omnivorous species, it feeds on algae, plant matter, and small invertebrates. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Kissing gourami
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Kissing gourami
length · weight
Kissing gourami
2 in · 2 oz


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