Goldfish are one of the most well-known fish species in the world, with them being present in nearly all public aquariums and fish tanks. Let’s have a closer look at how this came to be and learn a bit more about this fascinating species. The Origins of Goldfish Goldfish were first do...
Instead, there are 3 main classes, groups, or types of fish: bony fish (Osteichthyes), jawless fish (Agnatha), and cartilaginous fish (Chondrichthyes). Fish are the most diverse group among vertebrates, with over 33,000 different types of fish species. No one really knows how many different...
The Oman Clownfish is a faint colored specimen that has a pale orangish-brown body and light orange fins. These fish have two bold white stripes around the forehead and down their middle. The Oman is one of the largest clownfish species, averaging 6.1 inches. These fish are omnivores and ar...
Like trout, salmon is a member of the family Salmonidae. There are about nine species of salmon, all of which come from two different genera. Few other fish species are called salmon in different parts of the world but are not salmon (for example, Australian salmon and Hawaiian salmon). T...
The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the second-largest living shark and fish, after the whale shark, and one of three plankton-eating shark species, along with the whale shark and megamouth shark. Here are some interesting facts about the basking shark: ...
Based on the research conducted in the natural and artificial fishery reservoirs of Bukhara region and the analysis of the literature on ichthyofauna of the region, it has been identified that 31 species of fish belonging to 6 genera and 12 families are found in the region. Of these 31 ...
Fish have proven to be model organisms for the study of animal personalities, and a rich literature documents consistent interindividual behavioral differences in a variety of species. However, relatively few studies have examined the ecological consequences of such consistent interindividual differences in...
The 11 Different Kinds of Fish in Finding Nemo 1.Clownfish Image by: johnnyyip35, Pixabay SizeUp to 5 inches CharacterNemo, Marlin OriginPacific Ocean, Indian Ocean The star ofFinding Nemowas Nemo and his dad, Marlin, both of whom are Clownfish.Clownfish come in multiple species, but all ...
These species are known to be very clever. Once they are adapted to their unfamiliar environment and get used to living in the tank, they begin to explore their surroundings. Although Oscar fish have lots of varieties, they grow up to a size between12-15 inches. They also have an average...
The South American Puffer is one of the only species to live in groups in the wild. However, it’s one of the more difficult fish to maintain in the aquarium. We recommend only skilled enthusiasts purchase this breed, and even then, we only recommend getting one if you have a large tan...