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Trichopsis

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Trichopsis
Pygmy gourami (T. pumila)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anabantiformes
Family: Osphronemidae
Subfamily: Macropodusinae
Genus: Trichopsis
Canestrini, 1860
Type species
Trichopus striatus

Trichopsis is a genus of gouramies native to Southeast Asia.[2]

Species

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There are currently three recognized species in this genus:[2]

Relation to humans

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Gouramis of the genus Trichopsis are very popular in the aquarium trade.

References

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  1. ^ Eschmeyer, William N.; Fricke, Ron & van der Laan, Richard (eds.). "Trichopsis". Catalog of Fishes. California Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Species in genus Trichopsis". FishBase. February 2014 version.