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Fish Species |
Fish Species
Did you know that there are over 32,000 different fish species in the world?
or that a person who studies different fish species is called an
ichthyologist? So welcome to all ichthyologists! We have featured a
selection of species on this website including interesting facts,
information as well as stunning photographs and videos. Interesting Fish
Species Information and Facts
The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you
really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the
identification process. A combination of the number of fins and their
characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and
distribution are used during a species identification process. |
Fish
Facts
Did you know...-
Angelfish will breed for life. If one of the pair dies, the
other will not breed again!
- The box jellyfish is one of the most venomous creatures in the
sea, the toxins from its venom attacks the nervous system, heart
and skin!
- The teeth of a Piranaha are sharp enough to cut through a
steel fishing hook
- Fish do not have vocal cords but they can make sounds! For
example the Oyster toadfish uses its swim bladder to produce a
wailing sound which is comparable to the sound made by a
foghorn!
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Facts about Fish Species
The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes
varies enormously - you really need excellent quality
pictures or photographs to assist in the identification
process. A combination of the number of fins and their
characteristics, color, scale counts, general features,
maximum length and distribution are used during a species
identification process. The species detailed on this website
are Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond,
Clown, Koi,
Beta (Betta), Gold
Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel, Puffer, Discus, Piranha,
Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones and Coral.. |
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