Fishes
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Poecilia picta
Poeciliidae
Poecilia picta
Poecilia picta, widely known as the Swamp Guppy, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. This species was first introduced to aquarists in 1939 in Germany, where it was referred to as Micropoecilia melanzonus. It…
Polypterus
Polypteridae (Bichirs)
Polypterus senegalus
A representative of an ancient genus of fish that existed more than 200 million years ago, during the Triassic period, is the Polypterus, or Senegal Bichir (scientific name Polypterus senegalus). It belongs to the…
Pompon Goldfish
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Carassius auratus
The true history of the origin of Goldfish remains somewhat unclear. Nevertheless, only two countries are often cited as their possible ancestral home: Japan and China. Pompon-type goldfish have a unique characteristic…
Porto Alegre Acara
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Cichlasoma portalegrense
Cichlasoma portalegrense, more commonly known as the Porto Alegre Acara, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This undemanding fish is distinguished by its peaceful nature, which sets it apart from other cichlids. Its…
Princess Cichlid
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Neolamprologus brichardi
The Princess Cichlid, scientifically known as Neolamprologus brichardi, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This species is endemic to Lake Tanganyika, located in East Africa. Its natural habitat consists of rocky…
Pristella Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Pristella maxillaris
The Pristella Tetra, also known as the X-ray Tetra or Golden Pristella Tetra (scientific name Pristella maxillaris), belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. A distinguishing feature of this fish is its remarkable…
Protomelas
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Protomelas taeniolatus
Protomelas, or the 'Red Empress' Cichlid, also known by its scientific name Protomelas taeniolatus (formerly classified as Haplochromis taeniolatus), is a member of the Cichlidae family. A distinguishing feature of this…
Protopterus
Protopteridae
Protopterus annectens
Protopterus, also known as the African lungfish (scientific name Protopterus annectens), belongs to the family Protopteridae. This amazing species has repeatedly been the central topic of popular science programs on BBC…
Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus
River Loaches (Balitoridae)
Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus
Pseudogastromyzon fasciatus, commonly known as the Banded Hillstream Loach, belongs to the family Balitoridae, which includes the hillstream loaches. This fish is native to southeastern China, where its natural habitat…
Pseudohomaloptera leonardi
River Loaches (Balitoridae)
Pseudohomaloptera leonardi
The fish, scientifically known as Pseudohomaloptera leonardi, belongs to the family Balitoridae, or river loaches. It was named in honor of Mr. G. R. Leonard, who, during the reign of King George V in colonial Malaysia,…
Pseudomugil mellis
Pseudomugilidae
Pseudomugil mellis
The Honey Blue-eye, or Pseudomugil mellis, belonging to the family Pseudomugilidae, is an interesting choice for aquarists. This active fish is distinguished by its bright coloration and peaceful nature, and is also…
Pseudomugil paskai
Pseudomugilidae
Pseudomugil sp. «Red neon»
Pseudomugil sp. "Red neon", or Red Neon Blue-eye, belongs to the family Pseudomugilidae. This species, which appeared on the market in 2011, has relatively recently attracted the attention of aquarists. A distinctive…
Pseudopimelodus bufonius
Pseudopimelodidae
Pseudopimelodus bufonius
Pseudopimelodus bufonius, known by its scientific name Pseudopimelodus bufonius, belongs to the family Pseudopimelodidae. This catfish originates from South America, predominantly in Venezuela and the northern Brazilian…
Pseudotropheus Acei
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Pseudotropheus sp. «acei»
Pseudotropheus sp. "acei", known as Pseudotropheus Acei, is a representative of the Cichlidae family. This is a beautiful cichlid with a relatively peaceful temperament. It is well-suited for beginner aquarists, as it…
Pseudotropheus Daktari
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Maylandia sp. Daktari
Pseudotropheus Daktari, scientifically named Maylandia sp. Daktari, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This species was once classified as Pseudotropheus, which is reflected in its trade name. It does not cause much…
Pseudotropheus Demasoni
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Chindongo demasoni
Pseudotropheus demasoni, known scientifically as Chindongo demasoni, belongs to the family Cichlidae. This species appeared relatively recently in aquaristics, becoming available for purchase only from 1994. Before the…
Pseudotropheus saulosi
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Chindongo saulosi
The scientific name for this fish is Chindongo saulosi, although it was formerly known as Pseudotropheus saulosi. It belongs to the Cichlidae family. This species is part of the Mbuna group, which are endemic to Lake…
Pterolebias zonatus
Rivulidae
Pterolebias zonatus
Pterolebias zonatus, belonging to the family Rivulidae, is an annual fish whose habitat covers the Orinoco River basin in South America. Its lifespan is determined by the alternation of rainy and dry seasons, which is…
Pterygoplichthys
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Pterygoplichthys punctatus
Pterygoplichthys punctatus, also known as Pterygoplichthys, Corroncho catfish, or Carachama, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes the armored catfishes. This fish is distinguished by its peaceful and calm…
Pulcher
Acestrorhamphidae
Holopristis pulchra
The Pulcher fish, also known by its scientific name Holopristis pulchra, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. Despite its rather narrow natural habitat, it has gained popularity among aquarists worldwide due to its…
Purple Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon metae
The Meta Tetra, also known as the Purple Tetra, bears the scientific name Hyphessobrycon metae and belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. This small, agile fish, appearing in the aquarium in a school, can become a…
Pygmy Corydoras
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Corydoras pygmaeus
The Pygmy Corydoras, also known as the Pygmy Catfish, belongs to the family Callichthyidae, and its scientific name is Corydoras pygmaeus. In its natural habitat, this fish can be found in the Madeira River basin, which…
Pygmy Hatchetfish
Freshwater Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae)
Carnegiella myersi
Carnegiella myersi, known as the Pygmy Hatchetfish, belongs to the Gasteropelecidae family. This miniature predator specializes in hunting small insects found near the water's surface. Distinctive features of this fish…
Pygmy Swordtail
Poeciliidae
Xiphophorus pygmaeus
The Pygmy Swordtail, also known by its scientific name Xiphophorus pygmaeus, belongs to the family Poeciliidae. The prefix "pygmy" in its name indicates the miniature size of this fish, which is the smallest…
Pygocentrus piraya
Piranhas (Serrasalmidae)
Pygocentrus piraya
Scientifically named Pygocentrus piraya, belonging to the family Serrasalmidae, this is the common piranha, also known as the São Francisco piranha. It's important to note that the name does not refer to the city of the…
Pyrrhulina filamentosa
Lebiasinidae
Pyrrhulina filamentosa
Pyrrhulina filamentosa, also known as the Filamentous Pyrrhulina, is a representative of the family Lebiasinidae. This fish originates from the equatorial region of South America, where it inhabits numerous streams and…
Queen of Tanganyika
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Cyphotilapia frontosa
Cyphotilapia frontosa, or the Humphead Cichlid Zebra, also known as the Queen of Tanganyika, belongs to the Cichlidae family. In common parlance, it is often called Frontosa Blue, which is a Russian pronunciation of the…
Rabaut's Corydoras
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Corydoras rabauti
Rabaut's Corydoras, also known as the Orange or Rusty Corydoras, bears the scientific name Corydoras rabauti and is classified in the family Callichthyidae. Its natural habitat is located in the Javarí River basin,…
Rainbow Cichlid
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Herotilapia multispinosa
The Yellow Herotilapia, also known as the Rainbow Cichlid (scientific name Herotilapia multispinosa), belongs to the family Cichlidae. Previously, this species was named Archocentrus multispinosus. It is easy to keep…
Rainbow Garra
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Garra flavatra
The Rainbow Garra, or Panda Garra (scientific name Garra flavatra), belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps). This species was first introduced to hobbyists in 2005 and has since rapidly gained popularity.
Rainbow Platy
Poeciliidae
Xiphophorus maculatus
The Rainbow Platy, also known by its English trade name Platy Rainbow, is an artificially bred color variation of the common Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus). This fish is not found in the wild. Its body has an iridescent…
Rainbow Shiner
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Notropis chrosomus
The fish known as the Rainbow Shiner, or Notropis chrosomus (scientific name Notropis chrosomus), belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). It first appeared on the European market after the Interzoo exhibition in…
Rainbow Snakehead
Snakeheads (Channidae)
Channa bleheri
The Rainbow Snakehead, scientifically known as Channa bleheri, is a member of the family Channidae, or Snakeheads. This fish originally hails from Asia. It is believed that its natural distribution is limited to the…
Rainbow Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Nematobrycon lacortei
The Rainbow Tetra, also known as the Rainbowfish Tetra, bears the scientific name Nematobrycon lacortei and belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. Its name reflects its characteristic iridescent coloration, although…
Rainbowfish
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Melanotaenia maccullochi
McCulloch's Rainbowfish, or Dwarf Rainbowfish (scientific name Melanotaenia maccullochi), belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae. This Rainbowfish, characterized by its relatively small size among its relatives, is a…
Ram cichlid
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, belonging to the Cichlidae family, is better known as the Ram cichlid or Ramirez's Apistogramma. This small but very bright fish often becomes the sole inhabitant of an aquarium, as finding…
Ramu Rainbowfish
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Glossolepis ramuensis
The Ramu Rainbowfish, scientifically known as Glossolepis ramuensis, belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae, or Rainbowfish. This fish originates from the island of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is the Ramu River…
Ranchu
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Carassius auratus
The Ranchu, also known as the Buffalo (or Ranchu Goldfish in English), holds a special place among valuable and popular aquarium inhabitants in Asia. In countries like China and Japan, there is an entire industry…
Rasbora dorsinotata
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora dorsinotata
Rasbora dorsinotata, also known by its scientific name Rasbora dorsinotata, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. It is quite rare in aquariums, which is most often explained by its somewhat less striking coloration…
Rasbora tornieri
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora tornieri
The Rasbora tornieri, known scientifically as Rasbora tornieri, belongs to the extensive Cyprinidae family. It is named after Gustav Tornier, a German zoologist and paleontologist. This species is low-maintenance and…
Ravnaki's Halfbeak
Halfbeaks (Zenarchopteridae)
Nomorhamphus ravnaki
Ravnaki's Halfbeak, scientifically known as Nomorhamphus ravnaki, belongs to the family Zenarchopteridae. This species is often compared to guppies, noted for its unpretentiousness and high endurance. It does not…
Red Alestopetersius
African Tetras (Alestidae)
Alestopetersius nigropterus
The Red Alestopetersius, also known by the scientific designations Alestopetersius nigropterus or Alestopetersius ansorgii, belongs to the African tetra family (Alestidae). To date, this species has not yet received a…
Red Betta
Osphronemidae
Betta rubra
The Red Betta, scientifically known as Betta rubra and belonging to the family Osphronemidae, has been present in the aquarium hobby since 2009. Initially, until 2013, it was often confused with and supplied under the…
Red Chromide
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Rubricatochromis lifalili
The Red Chromide, or "Red Jewel Cichlid," scientifically known as Rubricatochromis lifalili, is a member of the Cichlidae family. This is a beautiful and vibrant fish, whose keeping and breeding do not present…
Red Congo Tetra
African Tetras (Alestidae)
Alestopetersius brichardi
Alestopetersius brichardi is the scientific name for this species, which belongs to the family Alestidae (African Tetras). In the aquarium hobby, it is known by various names: Red Congo Tetra, Cherry Congo Tetra, or…
Red Devil
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Amphilophus labiatus
The Red Devil Cichlid, or Amphilophus labiatus, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This species attracts attention with its exotic appearance and vibrant coloration, as well as its ease of care and undemanding diet,…
Red Guppies
Poeciliidae
Poecilia reticulata
Red Guppies, also known as "Red Blonde" Guppies, belong to the family Poeciliidae, and their scientific designation is Poecilia reticulata (Red variety). The coloration of this variety is characterized by a predominance…
Red Hump Geophagus
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Geophagus sp. «Orange head»
Geophagus sp. «Orange head», widely known as the Orange Head or Red Hump Geophagus, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This South American cichlid has gained significant popularity among aquarists due to its ease of care…
Red Kadango
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Copadichromis borleyi
Copadichromis Kadango, also known as Red Kadango, or by its scientific name Copadichromis borleyi, belongs to the Cichlidae family. This fish can be considered relatively peaceful; aggression is characteristic only…
Red Melon Dario
Badidae
Dario hysginon
The Scarlet Badis, scientifically known as Dario hysginon, belongs to the family Badidae. These fish share a common ancestor with groups familiar to aquarists, such as Gouramis and Bettas. In terms of appearance,…
Red Ornate Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon pyrrhonotus
The Red Ornate Tetra, also known as the Long-finned Ornate Tetra or Red Rubrostigma Tetra (scientific name Hyphessobrycon pyrrhonotus), belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This aquarium fish is popular, although…
Red Pencilfish
Lebiasinidae
Nannostomus mortenthaleri
A stunning representative of the Lebiasinidae family, also known as the Coral Red Pencilfish, is the Red Pencilfish, scientifically named Nannostomus mortenthaleri. This characin species was discovered relatively…
Red Phantom Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Megalamphodus sweglesi
The Red Phantom Tetra, also known as Megalamphodus sweglesi, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This fish is popular due to its vibrant coloration and peaceful nature. It is easy to keep and breed, and can adorn…
Red Platy
Poeciliidae
Xiphophorus maculatus
This ornamental variety of the common Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus) is known by the English trade name Red Platy Fish, and in America, the synonym Coral Platy is also encountered.
Red Rainbowfish
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Glossolepis incisa
This fish is known by several common names. Most often, it is called the Red Rainbowfish or Glossolepis incisa. Its scientific name is Glossolepis incisa, and it belongs to the family Melanotaeniidae, or Rainbowfishes.
Red Shiner
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Cyprinella lutrensis
The Red Shiner, or Cyprinella lutrensis (until recently known as Notropis lutrensis), is a representative of the carp family (Cyprinidae). Its natural habitat is located in North America, where it is found in both swift…
Red Snakehead
Snakeheads (Channidae)
Channa micropeltes
Channa micropeltes, also known as the Red Snakehead or Giant Snakehead, belongs to the family Channidae. This fish species has several common names. Due to its significant size, it is often called the Giant Snakehead,…
Red Swordtail
Poeciliidae
Xiphophorus hellerii
The Red Swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii, Red variety) is a member of the Poeciliidae family. It is generally considered to be a hybrid, resulting from the crossbreeding of the Green Swordtail with the Red Platy. From…
Red Whiptail Catfish
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Rineloricaria sp.
The Red Whiptail Catfish belongs to the genus Rineloricaria and is part of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Its exact species identification is currently unknown. There are several hypotheses regarding its…
Red Zebra Cichlid
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Maylandia estherae
The Red Zebra Cichlid, scientifically known as Maylandia estherae (formerly Pseudotropheus estherae), belongs to the Cichlidae family. This vibrant, beautiful, and active fish exhibits interesting behavior. It can be a…