Osphronemus [SEP] parent taxon
Osphronemus
Osphronemus is a genus of large gouramis, the only genus within the subfamily Osphroneminae. These fish are known as the giant gouramis and are native to rivers, lakes, pools, swamps and floodplains in Southeast Asia, with "O. exodon" from the Mekong basin, "O. laticlavius" and "O. septemfasciatus" from Borneo, while "O. goramy" is relatively widespread. "O. goramy" has been introduced outside its native range in Asia, Africa and Australia.
All the species are highly prized as
the water to pick fruits from overhanging branches. Its unusual teeth may also be useful when feeding on roots and when building its nest.
Species.
There are currently four recognized species in this genus:
- "Osphronemus exodon" (Elephant ear gourami)
- "Osphronemus goramy" (Giant gourami)
- "Osphronemus laticlavius" (Giant red tail gourami)
- "Osphronemus septemfasciatus"