what is the correct anatomical name for the "FEELERS" that angelfish & gourami have?

[Bubble_B0y]

what is the correct anatomical name for the "FEELERS" that angelfish & gourami have?

those long tentacles. - what is the scientific name for them?
They are like antennae, whiskers! hehehe


Does any other fish possess 'feelers'?

 

[bruinsbro1997]

I think gouramis are the only one with the "feelers", those are just the angel's fins I believe.

 

[jetajockey]

ventral fins? I believe that gourami are just adapted differently.

 

[Cdepriest6009]

I don't know the scientific name for them but a was always told they are called "Barbells" just like on a catfish.

 

[Bubble_B0y]

I noticed the kissing gourami does NOT have the feelers.

I wonder why?

 

[CharlieB]

they're the pelvic fins on an angel fish, same as discus, bettas and many other fish. the ones on gourami are the same i think, seeing as they dont have other pelvic fins

 

[tiguardo]

They are ventral fins on Angels. Not sure what they're called on Gourami. Dangly bits in our household

 

[NoMoreGoldFish]

Modified pelvic fins for the gouramis.

 

[Bubble_B0y]

they are called ventral/pelvic fins !!!

great job everyone

 

[tiguardo]

Modified pelvic fins for the gouramis.

Well, I've learned something today. Thanks

 

[Coursair]

They are modified ventral fins. Gouramis use them to check things out. They often favor one ( left handed Not sure why Kissing Gouramis don't have them, maybe they come from clearer water or don't need them ?