Fishes
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Aphyosemion loennbergii
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion loennbergii
Known scientifically as Aphyosemion loennbergii, this fish is a member of the Nothobranchiidae family. It owes its name to the Swedish zoologist Einar Lönnberg. This species is quite rare in aquariums and is practically…
Aphyosemion mimbon
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion mimbon
Aphyosemion mimbon, known in the aquarium hobby as Mimbon Killifish, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This small fish attracts attention with its bright, rich coloration. Its keeping does not present any…
Aphyosemion ogoense
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion ogoense
Aphyosemion ogoense, also known by its scientific name Aphyosemion ogoense, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. A distinctive feature of this fish is its bright and original appearance. Despite its relative ease of…
Aphyosemion scheeli
Nothobranchiidae
Fundulopanchax scheeli
Fundulopanchax scheeli, known as Aphyosemion scheeli, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This fish was named in honor of the Danish ichthyologist Jorgen Jacob Scheel (1916–1989). Interestingly, until 2002, the…
Aphyosemion Splendid
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion splendopleure
Aphyosemion splendopleure, known as the Aphyosemion Splendid, is a member of the Nothobranchiidae family. The coloration of the male fish is unique, as it's impossible to pinpoint a dominant shade, making it very…
Aphyosemion striatum
Nothobranchiidae
Aphyosemion striatum
Aphyosemion striatum, also known as the Red-striped Killifish, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This miniature and beautiful fish is undemanding and peaceful, making it an excellent choice for beginner aquarists.…
Aphyosemion walkeri
Nothobranchiidae
Fundulopanchax walkeri
Fundulopanchax walkeri, also known as Aphyosemion walkeri, belongs to the family Nothobranchiidae. This miniature fish has an attractive appearance but is not particularly friendly. It is essentially a small predator,…
Apistogramma macmasteri
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Apistogramma macmasteri
Apistogramma macmasteri, also known as the Red-tailed Dwarf Cichlid (scientific name Apistogramma macmasteri), belongs to the family Cichlidae. This fish attracts attention with its beauty, but its temperament can be…
Aplocheilichthys spilauchen
Poeciliidae
Aplocheilichthys spilauchen
Aplocheilichthys spilauchen, known scientifically as Aplocheilichthys spilauchen, is a member of the Poeciliidae family. This small but elegant fish attracts attention with its unusual coloration. It looks particularly…
Araguaia Catfish
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Corydoras araguaiaensis
Corydoras araguaiaensis, known as the Araguaia Catfish, belongs to the armored catfish family (Callichthyidae). It inhabits South America, specifically the basin of the Araguaia River, which is where its name comes from.
Arak Killifish
Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)
Esmaeilius arakensis
Esmaeilius arakensis, or the Arak Killifish, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae. This fish is not frequently encountered in aquariums, partly due to its modest coloration and not always docile temperament.…
Aravana asiatica
Arowanas (Osteoglossidae)
Scleropages formosus
The scientific name Scleropages formosus refers to the Asian arowana, a member of the family Osteoglossidae. Although the name is often used as a blanket term for all Asian arowanas, scientists in fact recognise at…
Aravana of Myanmar
Arowanas (Osteoglossidae)
Scleropages inscriptus
The Myanmar arawana, scientific name Scleropages inscriptus, belongs to the family Osteoglossidae. This species is known for its considerable value, with individual specimens fetching tens of thousands of dollars. It is…
Archerfish
Toxotidae
Toxotes jaculatrix
Toxotes jaculatrix, known as the Banded Archerfish, Largescale Archerfish, or simply Archerfish, is a member of the Toxotidae family. This fish is famous for its unique hunting method: it knocks insects off foliage…
Argus Fish
Scats (Scatophagidae)
Scatophagus argus
The Argus fish, also known as the Spotted Scat or Argus Scat (scientific name Scatophagus argus), belongs to the Scatophagidae family. This is a large and attractive fish that can live in both marine and freshwater…
Aristochromis christyi
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Aristochromis christyi
Aristochromis christyi, scientifically named Aristochromis christyi, is a representative of the Cichlidae family. Despite its predatory lifestyle, this fish is known for its peaceful disposition, posing a threat only to…
Armored Catfish
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Megalechis thoracata
Megalechis thoracata, more commonly called Thoracatum (though the spelling Taracatum is also encountered), belongs to the family Callichthyidae – the armored or callichthyid catfishes. This medium-sized fish is known…
Armored Cory
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Corydoras armatus
Corydoras armatus, also known as the Armored Corydoras, belongs to the family Callichthyidae (armored catfish), and its scientific name is Corydoras armatus. The word “armatus” itself comes from Latin and translates as…
Arnold's Copeina
Lebiasinidae
Copella arnoldi
Arnold's Copeina, or Pyrrhulina (scientific name — Copella arnoldi), is a member of the family Lebiasinidae. This graceful fish is unique for its amazing method of raising fry, which has been featured in several BBC and…
Arowana
Arowanas (Osteoglossidae)
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
The Silver Arowana, also known simply as Arowana, bears the scientific name Osteoglossum bicirrhosum and belongs to the family Osteoglossidae. This species is a representative of one of the oldest fish families, tracing…
Arulius Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Dawkinsia arulius
The Arulius Barb, scientifically known as Dawkinsia arulius and belonging to the family Cyprinidae, does not impress with its bright coloration or unique body pattern. However, its lively activity and unpretentiousness…
Asian Banjo Catfish
Akysidae
Acrochordonichthys rugosus
The Asian Banjo Catfish, scientifically named Acrochordonichthys rugosus, belongs to the family Akysidae. This variety of catfish is valued by aquarists for its unique and diverse coloration. Keeping it is not difficult…
Asoka Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Systomus asoka
The Asoka Barb, known in scientific literature as Systomus asoka, belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). This species is endemic and found exclusively in the river systems of Sri Lanka, located in South Asia. It…
Aspidoras Catfish
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Aspidoras pauciradiatus
A member of the Callichthyidae family, the Aspidoras catfish, known as Aspidoras pauciradiatus, is an excellent choice for almost any community aquarium. It adapts to various diets and keeping conditions, demonstrating…
Aspidoras taurus
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Aspidoras taurus
Aspidoras taurus, known scientifically as Aspidoras taurus, belongs to the family Callichthyidae, or Armored Catfish. This fish is popular among aquarists because its care and breeding are not difficult, and it coexists…
Ataran Zipper Loach
Nemacheilidae
Paracanthocobitis pictilis
Paracanthocobitis pictilis, also known as the Burmese Border Loach, belongs to the family Nemacheilidae. Previously, this species was assigned to the genus Acanthocobitis, but the name "Acanthocobitis" was subsequently…
Aulonocara baenschi
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Aulonocara baenschi
Aulonocara baenschi, also known as the Yellow Peacock Cichlid, belongs to the family Cichlidae. This species is endemic to East Africa's Lake Malawi, preferring to inhabit primarily the so-called intermediate zones of…
Aulonocara Eureka
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Aulonocara sp.
A selective variety of Aulonocara jacobfreibergi is known by the English trade name Aulonocara Eureka. This species is not found in the natural environment. It is still not precisely known where it was bred and who its…
Aulonocara hansbaenschi
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Aulonocara hansbaenschi
Aulonocara nyassae, also known as the "Red-shouldered Peacock" cichlid, bears the scientific name Aulonocara hansbaenschi and belongs to the family Cichlidae. This species is endemic to Lake Malawi, located in East…
Aulonocara maylandi
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Aulonocara maylandi
Aulonocara maylandi, known as Mayland's Aulonocara, is a representative of the Cichlidae family, typical of Malawian cichlids. This species is relatively easy to keep and breed, demonstrating good compatibility with…
Aulonocara multicolor
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Aulonocara sp.
Aulonocara multicolor, also known by the trade English name Orange blotched (OB) Peacock cichlid, is a hybrid. It was obtained through the selective breeding of several Aulonocara species and artificial cross-breeding…
Aulonocara Orchid
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Aulonocara hybrid
Aulonocara Orchid Red (Red) is also known as Aulonocara Strawberry and Aulonocara Dragon. These names are calques from the English commercial names Aulonocara Dragon Blood and Aulonocara Strawberry.
Aulonocara stuartgranti
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Aulonocara stuartgranti
Aulonocara stuartgranti, also known as Stuartgranti Aulonocara or the Regal Peacock Cichlid, has the scientific name Aulonocara stuartgranti and belongs to the family Cichlidae. This fish is endemic to Lake Malawi in…
Australian Blue-eye
Pseudomugilidae
Pseudomugil signifer
Pseudomugil signifer, or the Australian blue-eye (scientific name Pseudomugil signifer), is a member of the family Pseudomugilidae. This remarkable fish is captivating not only for its unusual appearance but also for…
Australian Catfish
Eel-tailed Catfish (Plotosidae)
Neosilurus brevidorsalis
A representative of the Plotosidae family, known as Eel-tailed Catfish, the Australian Catfish (scientific name Neosilurus brevidorsalis) is a rather exotic guest from Australia. It is not often encountered in amateur…
Axelrod's Corydoras
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Corydoras axelrodi
Axelrod's Corydoras, also known as the Pink Corydoras (or simply Pink Cory), bears the scientific name Corydoras axelrodi and belongs to the armored catfish family, Callichthyidae. These catfish are native to South…
Axelrod's Rainbowfish
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Chilatherina axelrodi
Axelrod's Rainbowfish, scientifically known as Chilatherina axelrodi, is a member of the Melanotaeniidae family, or Rainbowfishes. Its first description occurred in 1979 when a group of international scientists…
Azraq Killifish
Killifish (Cyprinodontidae)
Aphaniops sirhani
Aphaniops sirhani, also known as the Azraq killifish, belongs to the family Cyprinodontidae. This attractive fish has a complicated history in its natural habitat: its natural range had almost disappeared by the early…
Azure Cichlid
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Apistogramma panduro
Apistogramma panduro, also known as the Azure or Blue Cichlid, belongs to the family Cichlidae. This South American cichlid is considered relatively undemanding in care and is well compatible with other freshwater…
Bagarius Catfish
Sisoridae (Asian hillstream catfishes)
Bagarius yarrelli
The Bagarius Catfish, also known as the “Freshwater Sand Shark” or by its scientific name Bagarius yarrelli, belongs to the family Sisoridae (Bagridae, or mountain catfishes). This species is rarely encountered among…
Bala Shark
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Balantiocheilos melanopterus
The Tricolor Shark, also known as the Bala Shark, bears the scientific name Balantiocheilos melanopterus and belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Its name is due to its external resemblance to predatory sharks, although in…
Balloon Molly
Poeciliidae
Poecilia sphenops
The Balloon Molly, also known as the Balloon Molly, is called the Balloon Molly in English-speaking trade. This common name is given to selective breeding forms obtained by breeding based on Poecilia sphenops, Poecilia…
Balloon Platy
Poeciliidae
Xiphophorus maculatus
The Balloon Platy, also known as the Disc Platy, is known in the English-speaking commercial world as the Balloon Platy. A distinctive feature of this fish is its peculiar appearance: it has a strongly arched, hunched…
Banded Banjo Catfish
Aspredinidae
Platystacus cotylephorus
Platystacus cotylephorus, known as the banded banjo catfish, belongs to the family Aspredinidae. This species is found in South America, specifically along the eastern coast of the continent in the waters of French…
Banded Distichodus
Distichodontidae
Distichodus fasciolatus
The scientific name Distichodus fasciolatus, or Banded Distichodus, indicates its belonging to the family Distichodontidae. This fish originates from the African continent, where it can be found in the vast Congo River…
Banded Epiplatys
Nothobranchiidae
Epiplatys fasciolatus
Epiplatys fasciolatus, also known as the Banded Epiplatys, is a member of the Nothobranchiidae family. This iridescent fish is characterized by a beautiful combination of bright pink and green hues. It is often confused…
Banded Gourami
Osphronemidae
Trichogaster fasciata
Trichogaster fasciata, also known as the Banded Gourami or Striped Gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This fish possesses a range of qualities that make it an excellent choice for beginner aquarists: it is…
Banded Leporinus
Anostomidae
Leporinus fasciatus
The Banded Leporinus, scientifically known as Leporinus fasciatus, belongs to the Anostomidae family. For many years, this fish has attracted the attention of aquarists due to its characteristic alternating black and…
Banded Loach
Botiidae
Syncrossus helodes
The Banded Loach, also known as the Tiger Loach, belongs to the family Botiidae and bears the scientific name Syncrossus helodes. This large, active fish prefers to spend its time at the bottom of the aquarium. Under…
Banded Peckoltia
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Peckoltia vittata
Peckoltia vittata, also known as the Banded Peckoltia, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes armored catfish. This fish inhabits extensive tributaries of the Amazon River, spreading across Brazil,…
Banded Pencilfish
Lebiasinidae
Nannostomus espei
Nannostomus espei, known as the Banded Pencilfish, belongs to the family Lebiasinidae. It is quite popular in the aquarium hobby, but its widespread distribution is hindered by certain difficulties in breeding. However,…
Banded Pipefish
Pipefishes (Syngnathidae)
Microphis lineatus
Microphis lineatus, known as the Banded Pipefish, belongs to the family Syngnathidae. This species inhabits the coastal tropical waters of the American continent. It can be found in fresh, brackish, and marine waters…
Banjomouth Catfish
Aspredinidae
Acanthobunocephalus nicoi
The Banjomouth Catfish, also known by its scientific name Acanthobunocephalus nicoi, is a member of the Aspredinidae family. Its distinctive appearance, reminiscent of a musical instrument, led to the unofficial but…
Bankanensis Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora bankanensis
Rasbora bankanensis, scientifically known as Bankanensis Rasbora, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. This fish originates from Southeast Asia, where it can be found in the river systems of the Malay Peninsula, in…
Barbel Fish
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Barbus barbus
The fish known as Barbel (scientific name Barbus barbus) belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). Unlike many other barbs, which are common in the river systems of Southeast Asia, this species is native to Europe. Its…
Barboides gracilis
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Barboides gracilis
A member of the Cyprinidae family, known as Barboides gracilis or the gracile barb, stands out for its modest size. Thanks to this quality, this fish is perfectly suited for keeping in nano-aquariums. With optimal…
Barna Barbel
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Opsarius barna
The Barna Barbel, scientifically known as Opsarius barna, belongs to the extensive carp family (Cyprinidae). Its name in Russian is a transcription of the Bengali word traditionally used by locals to refer to this…
Batasio Catfish
Bagridae (naked catfishes)
Batasio tigrinus
The Batasio Catfish, scientifically known as Batasio tigrinus, belongs to the Bagridae family (Bagrid Catfishes). These fish are peaceful and calm, easy to care for, and readily coexist with various species. Their…
Batasio fluviatilis
Bagridae (naked catfishes)
Batasio fluviatilis
The Batasio fluviatilis catfish, known scientifically as Batasio fluviatilis, belongs to the family Bagridae, or naked catfishes. It is a relatively rare species in the aquarium trade, most often found among enthusiast…
Batrochoglanis
Pseudopimelodidae
Batrochoglanis raninus
Batrochoglanis, scientifically known as Batrochoglanis raninus, belongs to the family Pseudopimelodidae. This fish originates from South America, inhabiting many river systems in the lower Amazon basin, as well as water…