In the right light, its eyes appear bright blue, and its arrowhead-shaped body and caudal fins reflect a rainbow of colors as it swims.
Pygmy gourami (Trichopsis pumila) is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the Trichopsis genus in the family (Osphronemidae). It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in Thailand, Laos, Peninsular Malaysia, and Indonesia. This fish was originally named Ctenops pumilus by J.P. Arnold in 1936. It is also referred to with a variety of common names, including sparkling gourami, purring gourami, dwarf croaking gourami, and green croaking gourami. The word "pumilus" means "small", or "dwarf", and is pronounced POO-mil-us.
