Top Snakeskin Gourami Fishing Countries

The Snakeskin Gourami (Trichopodus pectoralis) is a freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, recognized for its elongated body and distinctive snakeskin-like pattern. Highly valued both as a food fish and in the aquarium trade, it thrives in slow-moving waters such as rice paddies, swamps, and canals. The top countries harvesting Snakeskin Gourami are Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, where it is a staple in local diets and an important part of rural aquaculture. Thailand, in particular, leads in both wild capture and commercial farming, exporting processed gourami products regionally. The fishing and farming of this species support local economies, especially in the Mekong River basin, where traditional fishing methods are still widely practiced alongside modern aquaculture techniques.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.