Description

The three spot gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus) inhabits the Mekong Basin. The fish is native to freshwater rivers, swamps, and marshes in Southeast Asia.

Three spot gouramis were once found exclusively in parts of China, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand. Now, these fish are found in the Philippines, India, and parts of Trinidad.

During the dry season, three spot gouramis remain in rivers, marshes, and swamps. However, during heavy rain and flooding, they move into flooded forests. The fish make their way back to their original habitat once the floods subside.