Author: Roberts, 1994
FBname: Elephant ear gourami
Comments: Occurs in pools of large rivers and in flooded forests during the rainy season.  Feeds mainly on plant matter including fruits, leaves, and flowers, with some insects and crustaceans.  Known to reproduce in non-flowing waters near the river shore during lowest water levels (Ref. 12693).  Undertakes lateral migrations from the Mekong mainstream into floodplain areas during the flood season and returns to the Mekong River or other permanent water bodies during the dry season (Ref. 37770).  These movements are triggered when water levels change (Ref. 37770).  Marketed fresh (Ref. 12693).