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Trichogaster fasciata Bloch & Schneider, 1801

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Trichogaster fasciata Bloch & Schneider, 1801
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🗒 Synonyms
synonymColisa fasciata (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
synonymColisa fasciatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
synonymColisa ponticeriana Valenciennes, 1831
synonymColisa vulgaris Cuvier, 1831
synonymColisha fasciatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
synonymPolyacanthus fasciatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
synonymTrichogaster fasciatus Bloch & Schneider, 1801
synonymTrichopodus bejeus Hamilton, 1822
synonymTrichopodus colisa Hamilton, 1822
synonymTrichopodus cotra Hamilton, 1822
🗒 Common Names
Assamese
  • Kholiana
  • Kholihona
Bengali
  • Kholiana
English
  • Banded Colisa
  • Giant Gourami
  • Striped Gourami
  • Stripled Gourami
Khasi
  • Khakholisa
Manipuri
  • Ngapemma
Meitei
  • Ngapemma
Tamil
  • பொன்னுன்டி
📚 Overview
Overview
Summary
Brief
Freshwater, Brackish, Fishery, Ornamental
Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
Contributors 
Thomas Vattakaven
Status UNDER_CREATION
Licenses CC_BY_NC
References 
    Diagnostic Keys
    Dorsal spines (total): 15 - 17; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 14; Anal spines: 15 - 18; Anal soft rays: 14 - 19; Vertebrae: 27
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. Volume 2. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam.
    Description
    Body elongate and strongly compressed. Mouth small, slightly protrusible; upper lip papillose, especially in old males. Preorbital serrate in young specimen. Color greenish with oblique orange or bluish bars descending downwards and backwards from the back to the anal fin. Vertical fins with alternating dark and pale spots or bars; the anal fin often with a red margin.
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. Volume 2. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam.
    No Data
    📚 Natural History
    Life Cycle
    Male defends the bubble-nest. Lays 500-600 eggs.
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch 1991 Aquarien Atlas. Band. 1. Melle: Mergus, Verlag fur Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 992 p.
    Size
    Max Length

    10 (unsexed) 

    Size

    12.5 cm TL (male/unsexed; )

    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
    1. Menon, A.G.K. 1999 Check list - fresh water fishes of India. Rec. Zool. Surv. India, Misc. Publ., Occas. Pap. No. 175, 366 p.
    Trophic Strategy
    Occurs in large rivers, estuaries, ditches and ponds.
    Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
    Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
    Contributors 
    Status UNDER_CREATION
    Licenses CC_BY_NC
    References 
      Diseases
      Anchor worm Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) ; Bacterial Infections (general). Bacterial ; Cosmoxynemoides Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) ; Costia Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) ; Fish louse Infestation 1. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) ; Metacercaria Infection (Flatworms). Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) ; Pallisentis Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) ; Pseudomonas infection. Bacterial ; Skin Flukes. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.) ;
      Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
      Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
      Contributors 
      Status UNDER_CREATION
      Licenses CC_BY_NC
      References 
      1. Arthur, J.R. and A.B.A. Ahmed 2002 Checklist of the parasites of fishes of Bangladesh. FAO Fish. Tech. Paper (T369/1), 77 p. $
      2. Bassleer, G. 1997 Color guide of tropical fish : on freshwater fish. Bassleer Biofish, Westmeerbeek, Belgium. 272 p. $
      No Data
      📚 Habitat and Distribution
      General Habitat

      Habitat

      Freshwater
      Freshwater
      Rivers, floodplain wetlands, pools, ditches ponds, paddy fields
      Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
      Attributions Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
      Contributors 
      Status UNDER_CREATION
      Licenses CC_BY
      References 
        Habitat benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 6.0 - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15
        Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
        Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
        Contributors 
        Status UNDER_CREATION
        Licenses CC_BY_NC
        References 
          Description
          Global Distribution

          Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan,india

          Local Distribution

          Manipur and elsewhere North East region, West Bengal, Assam (Brahmaputra and Barak drainages)

          Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
          Attributions Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
          Contributors 
          Status UNDER_CREATION
          Licenses CC_BY
          References 
            Remark

            Known throughout India

            Occurrence

            native 

            Distribution

            Asia: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bangladesh and upper Myanmar. Widely transported around the world .

            Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
            Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
            Contributors 
            Status UNDER_CREATION
            Licenses CC_BY_NC
            References 
            1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. Volume 2. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam.
            No Data
            📚 Occurrence
            No Data
            📚 Demography and Conservation
            Population Biology
            Abundance

            scarce (very unlikely) 

            Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
            Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
            Contributors 
            Status UNDER_CREATION
            Licenses CC_BY_NC
            References 
              Conservation Status

              IUCN Red List Category

              Least Concern
              Least Concern
              IUCN Redlist Category: Least Concern
              Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
              Attributions Dr. Chandra Barooah & Lani Sarma (2016) Assam Science Technology and Environment Council.
              Contributors 
              Status UNDER_CREATION
              Licenses CC_BY
              References 
                Not Evaluated IUCN 2006
                Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
                Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
                Contributors 
                Status UNDER_CREATION
                Licenses CC_BY_NC
                References 
                1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
                No Data
                📚 Uses and Management
                Uses
                fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: highly commercial
                Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
                Attributions Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors. 2013. FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.; http://www.fishbase.org/Country/CountrySpeciesSummary.php?c_code=356&id=4770, version (12/2013).
                Contributors 
                Status UNDER_CREATION
                Licenses CC_BY_NC
                References 
                1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. Volume 2. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. Mills, D. and G. Vevers 1989 The Tetra encyclopedia of freshwater tropical aquarium fishes. Tetra Press, New Jersey. 208 p.
                No Data
                📚 Information Listing
                References
                Overview > Diagnostic > Diagnostic Keys
                1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. Volume 2. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam.
                Overview > Diagnostic > Description
                1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. Volume 2. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam.
                Natural History > Life Cycle
                1. Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch 1991 Aquarien Atlas. Band. 1. Melle: Mergus, Verlag fur Natur- und Heimtierkunde, Germany. 992 p.
                Natural History > Size
                1. Menon, A.G.K. 1999 Check list - fresh water fishes of India. Rec. Zool. Surv. India, Misc. Publ., Occas. Pap. No. 175, 366 p.
                Natural History > Diseases
                1. Arthur, J.R. and A.B.A. Ahmed 2002 Checklist of the parasites of fishes of Bangladesh. FAO Fish. Tech. Paper (T369/1), 77 p. $
                2. Bassleer, G. 1997 Color guide of tropical fish : on freshwater fish. Bassleer Biofish, Westmeerbeek, Belgium. 272 p. $
                Habitat and Distribution > Distribution > Description
                1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. Volume 2. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam.
                Demography and Conservation > Conservation Status
                1. 2006 IUCN red list of threatened species. www.iucnredlist.org. Downloaded July 2006.
                Uses and Management > Uses
                1. Talwar, P.K. and A.G. Jhingran 1991 Inland fishes of India and adjacent countries. Volume 2. A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam. Mills, D. and G. Vevers 1989 The Tetra encyclopedia of freshwater tropical aquarium fishes. Tetra Press, New Jersey. 208 p.

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                📚 Meta data
                No Data
                🐾 Taxonomy
                RootRoot
                KingdomAnimalia
                PhylumChordata
                ClassActinopterygii
                OrderPerciformes
                FamilyOsphronemidae
                GenusTrichogaster
                SpeciesTrichogaster fasciata Bloch & Schneider 1801
                📊 Temporal Distribution
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