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SturgeonSturgeon (Acipenser) is a genus of fishes, of which some twenty different species are known, from European, Asiatic and North American rivers. They pass a great part of the year in the sea, but periodically ascend large rivers, some in spring to deposit their spawn, others later in the season for some purpose unknown; only a few of the species are exclusively confined to fresh water. None occur in the tropics or in the southern hemisphere. |
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Suckermouthed CatfishThe Suckermouthed Catfish (Hypostomus punctatus) is a tropical fish known as a Plecostomus belonging to the Armored Catfish family (Loricariidae). It is one of a number of species commonly referred to as the Common Pleco by aquarists. This species has a light brown coloration with a pattern of darker brown spots (the last part of its scientific name, punctatus, means "spotted"). Because of this, the species may also be known as the Spotted Hypostomus. However, as with many of the Plecostomus, identification is relatively difficult as there are many different similar species labelled as Common Pleco. |
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SwordfishSwordfish (Xiphias gladius) are large, highly migratory, predatory fish characterized by a long, flat bill in contrast to the smooth, round bill of the marlins. Swordfish are elongate, round-bodied, and lack teeth and scales as adults. They reach a maximum size of 14 ft (4.3 m) and 1,190 lb (540 kg). The International Game Fish Association's all-tackle angling record is a 1,182 lb (536 kg) fish taken off Chile in 1953. |
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Ticto BarbThe Ticto Barb, Two Spot Barb, or Tic-Tac-Toe Barb (Barbus ticto) is a freshwater and brackish tropical fish belonging to the Barb family (Cyprinidae). Originating from the Himalayas, India, and Sri Lanka, this fish is sometimes found in the fish keeping hobby. The Barb is silver and gold with two black spots; just before the pectoral fin and near the back tail. It grows to a maximum length of 4 inches (10 centimeters). |
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Tiger BarbThe Tiger Barb or Sumatra Barb (Barbus tetrazona) is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the barb group of the minnow family. Originating from the Malay peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo, this fish is very common in the fish keeping hobby. There are a few varieties of tiger barbs. The main variety is silver to brownish yellow with four vertical black stripes and orange fins and snout. Also common in the fish hobby are highly melanistic Green Tiger Barbs that reflect green over their black because of the Tindall effect and Albino Tiger Barbs. The Tiger Barb will grow to a maximum length of 3 inches (7 centimeters). |
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TilapiaTilapia is a genus of freshwater fish in the family Cichlidae. Members of this genus, together with species of the closely related genera Oreochromis and Sarotherodon are commonly called tilapia in many languages, including English. Species from all three genera have become widely used as subjects for aquaculture and as food fish, so simply because a fish is sold as tilapia does not necessarily mean that it is a member of the genus Tilapia. |
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TilefishTilefish, also known as blanquillo, are mostly small perciform marine fish comprising the family Malacanthidae. Forty-two species in five genera are represented, found in both temperate and tropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Commercial fisheries exist for the largest species, making them important food fish. The smaller, exceptionally colourful species are enjoyed in the aquarium. |
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Tinfoil BarbThe Tinfoil Barb (Barbus schwanefeldi) is a tropical fish belonging to the Barb family (Cyprinidae). Originating in Thailand, Sumatra, Borneo, and the Malayan peninsula, this fish is sometimes kept in the fish keeping hobby. The silver fish has bright, shiny scales and red-orange and black fins. It is one of the largest species of Barbs growing up to 14 inches (36 cm) in length. |
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