Why do kissing fish "kiss"?

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Kissing Gouramis (originally called - Helostoma temminckii ) are large tropical freshwater fish. They sometimes kiss each other, what is the truth behind the 'kiss' of this fish? Why do kissing fish kiss?
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Kissing gourami is a fish with fleshy, pouting lips...Though the lip-locking act of these fish may appear as kissing, it is certainly not a display of love and affection, as in case of humans...

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It has been suggested that their lip-locking is a sign of fight for dominance. It usually happens in young males, who want to defend their territory or feeding areas. Such aggressive behavior is also seen during breeding season, to attract females.

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