| EMW id | EMW ref. id | FAO species category | Species | Scientific name | Lower EMW (g) | Upper EMW (g) | Reference indicates lower or upper EMW figure? | EMW Method | Length-weight calculations | *** Fish Size Quote *** | *** Explanatory Notes *** | Country | Link to reference (external site) | Reference document | Reference url | Link to FishBase.org Species Summary (external site) |
| EMW-80 | 1 | Giant gourami | Giant gourami | Osphronemus goramy | 2,000.00 | 3,000.00 | Both | Weight or weight range | NONE | Giant gourami (Osphronemus goramy)
They are cultured in China, Ceylon, India and the Philippine Islands. They usually require 2 to 3 years to reach harvestable size but bring a high market price. Giant gourami reach a maximum length of 65 cm and are sexually mature at 2 to 3 years of age when they weigh 2 to 3 kgs. | | China, Ceylon, India, the Philippine Islands | More info. | Raising Healthy Fish
By members of the Aquatic Task Force. Christian Veterinary Centre | More info | More info. |