Though once classified as belonging to the genus Colisa, the Honey Gourami is now commonly cited as a member of the genus Trichogaster. These fish are native to India and Bangladesh where they can be found in heavily vegetated, slow-moving waters such as ponds, irrigation ditches and flooded fields. Males of the species usually exhibit a bright orange coloration around the throat which may also apply to the fins. Females tend to be less colorful and often grow slightly larger than males of the species.