Summary ²

Kissing gouramis, also known as kissing fish or kissers (Helostoma temminkii), are medium-sized tropical freshwater fish comprising the monotypic labyrinth fish family Helostomatidae (from the Greek elos , stoma ). These fish originate from Thailand to Indonesia. They can be food fish which are farmed in their native Southeast Asia. They are used fresh for steaming, baking, broiling, and pan frying. The kissing gourami is a popular aquarium fish.

Fontes e Créditos

1. (c) Guillermo Vasquez, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Flickr_-_megavas_-_pez_de_acuario_1.jpg
2. (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helostoma_temminckii

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