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Trichopodus cantoris

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Trichopodus cantoris is a species of gourami native to Asia.[1] This taxon is treated as a synonym of Trichopodus trichopterus by some authorities.[2]

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Etymology

The species was named after Dr. Cantor as the type came from his collection.[3]

Description

The two black spots on the body of Trichopodus cantoris are united by a longitudinal zigzag band running from the mouth through the eye to the caudal fin. The caudal fin is white-spotted, and the height of the body is two-fifths or three-sevenths of the SL.[3]

Distribution

The type specimen of Trichopodus cantoris came from Penang, Malaysia.[3] The distribution of the species is likely to be throughout the Malay Peninsula.

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