Fishes
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Panda Apistogramma
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Apistogramma nijsseni
The Panda Apistogramma, or Panda Cichlid (scientific name Apistogramma nijsseni), belongs to the Cichlidae family. It is a beautiful and generally peaceful fish. However, keeping it in an aquarium can present some…
Panda Corydoras
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Corydoras panda
The Panda Corydoras, widely known as the Panda Catfish or Panda Cory (scientific name Corydoras panda), belongs to the family Callichthyidae. These fish originate from the upper Amazon River basin, where the foothills…
Panda Goldfish
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Carassius auratus
The trade name for this fish in English is Panda Goldfish. It encompasses several varieties, distinguished by their similar black and white body coloration. Initially, such a bicolored pattern was observed only in Black…
Panther Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio aesculapii
The Panther Danio, scientifically known as Danio aesculapii, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. Despite the fish often being associated with a panther, the reasons for such an analogy remain unclear. The Latin name of…
Paracanthocobitis zonalternans
Nemacheilidae
Paracanthocobitis zonalternans
Paracanthocobitis zonalternans, scientifically known as Paracanthocobitis zonalternans, belongs to the family Nemacheilidae. This peaceful fish, despite the complex pronunciation of its name, is quite popular among…
Paradise Fish
Osphronemidae
Macropodus opercularis
The Paradise Fish (Macropodus opercularis), also known as the Macropod, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. It is one of the most beautiful aquarium fish, and its appearance in the wild remains unchanged. Other…
Parana Ancistrus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Megalancistrus parananus
Megalancistrus parananus, or the Giant Parana Ancistrus, belongs to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae). Its name accurately conveys the scale of this fish, as its length can exceed half a meter. Such impressive…
Parancistrus aurantiacus
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Parancistrus aurantiacus
Parancistrus aurantiacus, also known as the "Round-faced" pleco, belongs to the family Loricariidae, which includes the armored catfish. Its name comes from its unusual head shape; unlike most plecos with a wedge-shaped…
Parkinson's Rainbowfish
Rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae)
Melanotaenia parkinsoni
Parkinson's Rainbowfish, scientifically named Melanotaenia parkinsoni, is a member of the family Melanotaeniidae, known as Rainbowfishes. The native home of this fish is the island of New Guinea. Its natural habitat is…
Parodon affinis
Parodontidae
Apareiodon affinis
Apareiodon affinis, formerly known as Parodon affinis, belongs to the family Parodontidae and is commonly known as the simple Parodon. These fish originate from South America, specifically from the vast La Plata region…
Parosphromenus alfredi
Osphronemidae
Parosphromenus alfredi
Parosphromenus alfredi, also known as Alfred's Licorice Gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This species was named in honor of Eric Alfred, former director of the National Museum of Singapore, whose…
Parosphromenus allani
Osphronemidae
Parosphromenus allani
Parosphromenus allani, known as Allan's Licorice Gourami or Allan's Betta, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. It was named in honour of Allan Brown, who collected these fish in Sarawak, Borneo, in 1986; the species…
Parosphromenus anjunganensis
Osphronemidae
Parosphromenus anjunganensis
Inhabiting waters near the city of Anjungan, Parosphromenus anjunganensis, or Anjungan Licorice Gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae, receiving its scientific name from this locality. Keeping this fish is…
Parosphromenus harveyi
Osphronemidae
Parosphromenus harveyi
The Harvey's Licorice Gourami, or Parosphromenus harveyi, known scientifically as Parosphromenus harveyi, is a member of the family Osphronemidae. The species is named after the researcher Willy Harvey. In aquaristics,…
Parosphromenus linkei
Osphronemidae
Parosphromenus linkei
Parosphromenus linkei, also known as Linke's Licorice Gourami, belongs to the family Osphronemidae. This vibrant and attractive fish appears quite regularly in the trade. Among other Parosphromenus species, its keeping…
Parosphromenus quindecim
Osphronemidae
Parosphromenus quindecim
Parosphromenus quindecim, known as the Fifteen-rayed Licorice Gourami or Fifteen-rayed Betta, is a member of the Osphronemidae family. Its unusual name is due to the structure of its dorsal fin: unlike most relatives,…
Parosphromenus tweediei
Osphronemidae
Parosphromenus tweediei
The fish Parosphromenus tweediei, also known as Tweedie's Licorice Gourami, is a member of the family Osphronemidae. Its name was given in honour of Michael W. F. Tweedie (1907–1993), a naturalist and archaeologist who…
Pastaza Corydoras
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Corydoras pastazensis
The Pastaza Corydoras, also known as the Pastaza Cory catfish, bears the scientific name Corydoras pastazensis and belongs to the family Callichthyidae (Armored or Callichthid catfishes). This fish was named after the…
Pavie Rasbora
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Rasbora paviana
The scientific name Rasbora paviana belongs to the family Cyprinidae, or carps. It is quite common to encounter the mistaken assumption that the name "Paviana" is associated with primates. However, this is not the case:…
Peaceful Cichlid
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Amatitlania myrnae
The Peaceful Cichlid, also known by its scientific name Amatitlania myrnae, belongs to the family Cichlidae. It was previously referred to as Cryptoheros myrnae. Despite its name, this fish can be quite energetic,…
Peacock Eel
Cobitidae (Loaches)
Lepidocephalichthys annandalei
The scientific name Lepidocephalichthys annandalei refers to a fish known as the Peacock Eel or Annandale's Loach, belonging to the family Cobitidae (Loaches). It owes its name to Dr. N. Annandale, who was the director…
Peacock Gudgeon
Sleepers (Eleotridae)
Tateurndina ocellicauda
The scientific name Tateurndina ocellicauda belongs to the family Eleotridae. This fish is known as the Peacock Gudgeon or "Peacock goby." It is important to note that, despite the presence of the word "goby" in its…
Pearl Cichlid
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Geophagus brasiliensis
Geophagus brasiliensis, also known as the Pearl Cichlid or Brazilian Geophagus, belongs to the Cichlidae family. It is a beautiful but rather temperamental fish, characteristic of South American cichlids. It cannot be…
Pearl Danio
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Danio albolineatus
The fish known as the Pearl Danio (scientific name Danio albolineatus) belongs to the family Cyprinidae. These are attractive, schooling fish, characterized by their unpretentiousness. They are rightly considered among…
Pearl Gourami
Osphronemidae
Trichopodus leerii
The Pearl Gourami, known scientifically as Trichopodus leerii, is a member of the Osphronemidae family. This fish is rightfully considered one of the most attractive among freshwater aquarium inhabitants. Its name is…
Pearlscale
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Carassius auratus
The Pearlscale Goldfish is a variety of Goldfish distinguished by its spherical body and rounded, protruding scales, which give it a recognizable resemblance to a golf ball. These unique features are the basis for its…
Pearlscale Cichlid
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Herichthys carpintis
The Pearl Cichlid, scientifically known as Herichthys carpintis, is a member of the Cichlidae family. This vibrant fish possesses a rather expressive temperament. Keeping it is not particularly difficult, but selecting…
Peckolt's Pleco
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Peckoltia sp. L288
Peckoltia sp. L288, more commonly known as Peckolt's Pleco, belongs to the family Loricariidae, or armored catfish. This fish was named in honor of Gustav Peckolt, a German botanist and pharmacist who, in the late 19th…
Peckoltia
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Peckoltia oligospila
This catfish, known scientifically as Peckoltia oligospila, belongs to the extensive family Loricariidae, also called Armored Catfish. The fish owes its name to the botanist and pharmacist Gustavo Peckolt, a German born…
Peckoltia compta
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Peckoltia compta
Peckoltia compta, a representative of the armored catfish family (Loricariidae), is one of the most popular pleco species. Its popularity is due to its bright, contrasting coloration, modest size, peaceful nature, and…
Pellegrin's Leporinus
Anostomidae
Leporinus pellegrinii
Leporinus pellegrinii, also known as Pellegrin's Leporinus, is a member of the family Anostomidae. Its homeland is the vast expanses of South America; in particular, it is widely distributed throughout the entire length…
Pelvicachromis subocellatus
Cichlids (Cichlidae)
Pelvicachromis subocellatus
Pelvicachromis subocellatus, also known as the Kribensis or Kribensis Cichlid, belongs to the family Cichlidae. It is sometimes referred to as the "Parrot Cichlid." This fish demonstrates a remarkable ability to adapt…
Pencilfish
Lebiasinidae
Nannostomus eques
The Pencilfish (Nannostomus eques) is a member of the Lebiasinidae family, an exceptionally interesting aquarium fish to observe. It possesses an amazing ability to change its body pattern depending on the intensity of…
Penguin Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Thayeria boehlkei
The Crooked-Striped Thayeria, widely known as the Penguin Tetra, with the scientific name Thayeria boehlkei, is a member of the Acestrorhamphidae family. These fish are characterized by their cheerful, energetic, and…
Pepper Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Axelrodia stigmatias
The Pepper Tetra, or Axelrodia stigmatias, belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. The fish was named after an American entrepreneur who made a significant contribution to the popularization of aquaristics. The…
Peppered Corydoras
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Corydoras paleatus
The Peppered Corydoras, scientifically known as Corydoras paleatus, belongs to the extensive Callichthyidae family. This fish will harmoniously fit into almost any freshwater aquarium environment and, thanks to its…
Peruvian Aphyolebias
Rivulidae
Aphyolebias peruensis
The Peruvian Aphyolebias, scientifically known as Aphyolebias peruensis, belongs to the family Rivulidae. This elegant fish has an elongated body and inhabits the pristine tropical forests of northern Peru. Its life…
Peruvian Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Hyphessobrycon peruvianus
The Peruvian Tetra, or Peruvian Neon (scientific name Hyphessobrycon peruvianus), belongs to the Acestrorhamphidae family. This species has gained widespread popularity in aquaristics due to its moderate requirements,…
Peruvian Whiptail Catfish
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Rineloricaria lanceolata
Rineloricaria lanceolata, also known as the Peruvian Whiptail Catfish, belongs to the Armored Catfish family (Loricariidae). This species is valued among aquarists for its moderate size, unpretentious nature, and…
Pethia canius
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Pethia canius
Pethia canius, scientifically known as Pethia canius, belongs to the family Cyprinidae. The genus name Pethia is the Sinhalese collective name for small cyprinids, while the specific name “canius” appears to follow a…
Phalacronotus
Sheatfishes (Siluridae)
Phalacronotus apogon
The scientific name Phalacronotus apogon, or Phalacronotus, belongs to the family Siluridae. As a rule, this species is not classified as an aquarium fish due to its significant size. Its primary use is in large public…
Phantom Tetra
Acestrorhamphidae
Megalamphodus megalopterus
The Phantom Tetra, also known as the Black Phantom Tetra (Megalamphodus megalopterus), belongs to the family Acestrorhamphidae. For many years, this fish has maintained its popularity among aquarists, becoming one of…
Phenacogaster calverti
Characidae
Phenacogaster calverti
The fish Phenacogaster calverti, known as Phenacogaster calverti, belongs to the family Characidae. Its natural habitat is the numerous coastal river systems of the Brazilian states of Ceará and Paraíba in the east of…
Phoenix Goldfish
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Carassius auratus
The Phoenix Goldfish, also known by its English trade name Blue Phoenix Goldfish, stands out with its solid grey-blue body coloration, which harmoniously blends with a lighter, silvery belly. This unique variety was…
Pictus Catfish
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Pimelodus pictus
Pimelodus pictus, known as the Ornate Pimelodus, Angel Pimelodus, or Pictus Catfish, belongs to the family Pimelodidae. This catfish attracts attention with its unusual and beautiful coloration. It is often positioned…
Pigmy Corydoras
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Corydoras delphax
Corydoras delphax, also known as the Pigmy Corydoras, bears the scientific name Corydoras delphax. Scientists may have given this catfish such a name due to its habit of actively rooting in the substrate with its nose…
Pike Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Luciosoma trinema
Luciosoma trinema, or the Pike Barb, belongs to the Cyprinidae family. Its natural habitat is Southeast Asia, specifically found in the river systems of the islands of Kalimantan (Borneo) and Sumatra. These fish prefer…
Pike Characin
Ctenoluciidae
Boulengerella lateristriga
Boulengerella lateristriga, also known as the Striped Pike Characin or Pike Characin, belongs to the family Ctenoluciidae. This species is not difficult to keep, provided it is given a sufficiently spacious aquarium…
Pin Catfish
Heptapterid catfishes (Heptapteridae)
Brachyrhamdia meesi
Brachyrhamdia meesi, or the Pin Catfish, belongs to the family Heptapteridae. This species is rarely found in home aquariums, as it is usually imported unintentionally, mixed with other similar species. Although keeping…
Pinheiro's Corydoras
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Corydoras pinheiroi
Corydoras pinheiroi, also known as Pinheiro's Corydoras, belongs to the family Callichthyidae (Armored Catfishes). It was named in honor of Mario Pinheiro, a prominent Brazilian patron who actively supported scientific…
Pink Kissing Gourami
Kissing Gouramis (Helostomatidae)
Helostoma temminckii
The Pink Kissing Gourami, scientifically known as Helostoma temminckii, is a member of the Helostomatidae family. This fish is the result of artificial selection; it differs from its wild counterpart in its rounded body…
Pintail Platy
Poeciliidae
Xiphophorus maculatus
The Pintail Platy, known in English as Platy Pintail, is a selective breeding form of the common Platy, not found in the wild. A distinctive feature of this fish is the unusual structure of its caudal fin, the central…
Piraiba
Pimelodidae (Long-whiskered Catfishes)
Brachyplatystoma filamentosum
Piraiba, also known by its scientific name Brachyplatystoma filamentosum, belongs to the family Pimelodidae, or long-whiskered catfish (flat-headed catfish). It is one of the largest freshwater fish, rarely encountered…
Plated Cory
Armored Catfish (Callichthyidae)
Scleromystax barbatus
Scleromystax barbatus, known as the Plated Cory or Bearded Cory, belongs to the Callichthyidae family. This species is considered the largest among the Corydoras genus, reaching approximately 10 cm in length. Otherwise,…
Platinum Barb
Cyprinids (Cyprinidae)
Puntigrus tetrazona
The scientific name Systomus tetrazona belongs to the Sumatra Barb (albino), a representative of the Cyprinidae family. This subspecies emerged as a result of selective breeding of the Sumatra Barb, acquiring a new body…
Platinum Gourami
Osphronemidae
Trichopodus trichopterus
The Platinum Gourami, scientifically known as Trichopodus trichopterus, is a member of the Osphronemidae family. This variety, magnificent in its coloration, originated from the Blue Gourami. Through long-term selective…
Platinum Hatchetfish
Freshwater Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecidae)
Thoracocharax stellatus
Thoracocharax stellatus, also known as the Golden or Platinum Hatchetfish, belongs to the family Gasteropelecidae. These fish impress with their unusual body shape, making them an attractive choice for aquarists,…
Platydoras
Doradidae (Thorny Catfishes)
Platydoras armatulus
Platydoras (Platydoras armatulus), a representative of the family Doradidae, exhibits enviable unpretentiousness and high endurance. It can become an excellent helper in the aquarium, picking up food scraps left by…
Playfair's Panchax
Aplocheilidae
Pachypanchax playfairii
Pachypanchax playfairii, or Playfair's Panchax, belongs to the family Aplocheilidae. This tropical killifish, native to the Seychelles, is quite large among members of the Killifish genus. It exhibits a high degree of…
Plec catfish
Armored Catfishes (Loricariidae)
Aphanotorulus emarginatus
Aphanotorulus emarginatus, or Pleco catfish, belongs to the family Loricariidae. Interestingly, this common name often encompasses several closely related species that have been assigned different numbers in scientific…