Trichopodus cantoris
Trichopodus cantoris is a species of gourami native to Asia. This taxon is treated as a synonym of "Trichopodus trichopterus" by some authorities. Etymology. Named after Dr. Cantor as the type came from his collection. Description. The two black spots are united by a longitudinal zigzag band running from the mouth through the eye to the caudal fin. The caudal is white-spotted. The height of the body is two-fifths or three-sevenths of the SL. Distribution. The type specimen came from Penang, Malaysia. Distribution is likely to be throughout the Malay Peninsula.