Trichopsis pumila
General information
 
Trichopsis pumila (Arnold, 1936)
 
 
Valid name Pygmy gourami 
Synonyms
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IUCN Red List status (2014)
Not Reported
Habitat
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Systematics
Geographical distribution
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Occurrence -
Importance
Remarks
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Karyological information
Geographical area of study Kwai Basin, Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand.
Source of chromosomes
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Number of specimens with sex
12 (6 male, 6 female).
Diploid chromosome number
46
Karyotype formula
2sm+44a
Fundamental arm number
48
Chromosome length
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Sex chromosome
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Chromosome staining/banding/FISH
Positive Ag-NOR sites found in pericentromeric region of chromosome pairs 4 and 5. The 18S rDNA signals position corresponds to Ag NOR sites, along with pair 14. 5S rDNA signals present on six chromosome pairs (2, 4, 5, 6, 12, and 17 pairs).
Reference(s)
Mingkwan B, Sassi FDMC, Muanglenm N, Pinmongkhonkul S, Pinthong K, Tongnunui S, Yeesin P, Tanomtong A, Liehr T, Cioffi MDB, Supiwong W (2023). Evolutionary tracks of chromosomal diversification in Trichopsis (Anabantiformes, Osphronemidae) fishes: New insights from a molecular cytogenetic perspective. Biodiversitas 24(3): 1551-1559.