Three spot gourami

Description:

The three spot gourami, Trichopodus trichopterus, (formerly Trichogaster trichopterus) is a labyrinth fish. The natural coloration of this fish gets its name from the two spots along each side of its body in line with the eye, considered the third spot. Marketed fresh or salted and pickled, they are also popular in the fishkeeping hobby, commonly kept in aquariums. Depending on the various artificial color morphs, the species may be known under other common names including the blue gourami, Cosby gourami, gold gourami, and the opaline gourami.

Habitat:

Three spot gourami are endemic to the Mekong basin in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam and Yunnan in southeast Asia. These fish live in marshes, swamps, canals, and lowland wetlands. They migrate during the flood season from permanent water bodies to flooded areas, such as seasonally flooded forests in the middle and lower Mekong. During the dry season, they will return to these permanent water bodies.These fish feed on zooplankton, crustaceans and insect larvae.The male builds a bubble nest for the eggs, which he protects aggressively.

Notes:

I was lucky to find these gourami in a creek. Please check the photo series :)