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  • Helostoma temminckii
  • Helostoma temminckii
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Scientific Name Helostoma temminckii    Cuvier, 1829
Common Names Kissing Gourami
Küssender Gurami "grün" (Germany)
Type Locality Mollucas [in error] [Java, Indonesia].
Synonym(s) Helostoma temminkii, Helostomi temmincki
Pronunciation He low stow mah - tem inky eye
Etymology Helostoma: Greek, helo = nail + Greek, stoma = mouth 
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Size 300mm or 11.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Asia: Thailand to Indonesia.
IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019.
pH 6.0 - 8.0
Temperature 22.0-28.0°C or 71.6-82.4°F (Show species within this range)
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Le Règne Animal (Edition 2) v. 2 pp 228
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Last Update 2025 Jan 01 12:50 (species record created: 2013 Jun 13 14:57)