long neck medaka specimen
Long-necked medaka (Vietnamese Giraffe Loach, scientific name: Leptobotia rubripinnis) is a freshwater fish of the genus Cyprinidae (Cyprinidae) Long-necked medaka (Leptobotia) in the order Cyprinidae (Cypriniformes). It is named after its dark markings similar to giraffes on its body. It is a rare freshwater fish that is unique to Southeast Asia (especially Vietnam).
Lipid Carp Specimen
Although its name contains "Malabar", it is actually distributed in the tropical freshwater basin of South America and is an important member of the Amazon River, Orinoco River and other water systems. Malabar carp is a medium-sized freshwater fish of the family Lipid Cyprinidae, named after type specimens found on the coast of Malabar, India (now Kerala, India).
Specimen of Ducklefish
The stingy fish (scientific name: Cottus spinulosus) is a freshwater fish of the family Sparidae. Because of its hard bone plate ("stingy head") on its head and its adaptability to cold water environment, it has become a landmark species in the freshwater ecosystem at high latitudes in the northern hemisphere. Mainly distributed in the northern hemisphere high latitudes and temperate mountain cold water streams. The Rocky Mountains and Coast Range streams of the United States (Alaska, Washington, Montana) and Canada (British Columbia, Alberta).
Smith's Barbus Specimen
Smith's barbus scientific name: Puntius smithi is a small freshwater fish of the genus Cyprinidae, named after it was first described by British ichthyologist John Smith in the 19th century. This species is mainly distributed in the tropical freshwater watershed of Southeast Asia. It is a colorful and adaptable group in the Cyprinidae, and it is also one of the common species in the ornamental fish market. Inhabit in clear streams, rivers or lakes at an altitude of 50-500 meters, preferring slower water flow. It feeds mainly on algae (such as diatoms, green algae), organic debris and small invertebrates on rock surfaces.
Fine-mouthed light-lip fish specimen
The fine-mouthed light-lip fish (Acrossocheilus labiatus, commonly known as "Slender mouth Almighty") is a small freshwater fish of the carp family light-lip fish. because of its slender mouth, sharp snout and strong ecological adaptability, it is called "all-round hunter" by mountain fishermen ". This species is mainly distributed in clear streams in the mountains of southern China and Southeast Asia. It is mainly distributed in the mountain streams in the Yangtze River Basin and south of China, as well as in the mountains of Laos and northern Vietnam in Southeast Asia; it inhabits clear streams or tributaries at an altitude of 500-2000 meters.
Specimen of reticulated ear lip barbus
Reticulated ear lip barbus (Crossocheilus reticulatus) is a small freshwater fish of the genus Cyprinidae ear lip barbus, named for its reticular markings on its side. This species is mainly distributed in clear streams in the mountains of Southwest China and Southeast Asia. It is a strong adaptability group in the Cyprinidae and an important species in the study of freshwater ecology in mountainous areas. It is mainly distributed in mountain streams in the Yangtze River basin and south of China, as well as in the mountains of Laos and northern Vietnam in Southeast Asia. It inhabits clear streams or tributaries with an altitude of 500-2000 meters and prefers shallow water areas with rapid water flow and gravel or rock bottom.
Specimen of Shishi Pingfingurnus anguillicaudatus
Shishi flat-finned loach (Homaloptera) is a small freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, named for its broad and spreading dorsal and gluteal fins. This species is mainly distributed in the clear streams in the mountains of southern China and Southeast Asia. It is a highly adaptable group in the Pingfin loach, and it is also an important species in the study of freshwater ecology in mountainous areas. It is mainly distributed in the Yangtze River Basin of China and the mountainous streams to the south (such as Yunnan, Guizhou, Sichuan, Guangxi, Guangdong), and the mountainous areas of Laos and northern Vietnam in Southeast Asia; it inhabits clear streams or tributaries at an altitude of 500-2000 meters.
Monopterus albus specimen
The scientific name of Monopterus albus: Monopterus albus, a freshwater fish of the family Gracilidae, is named because its body is slender like a snake, its body surface is smooth and scaleless, and it often inhabits mud holes. It is widely distributed and adaptable. It is an important aquatic economic species in the world and a typical group for the study of freshwater ecology. Native to freshwater waters of Asia (China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia) and Africa; now spread to global temperate to tropical regions due to aquaculture. It mainly inhabits in fresh water environment such as rice fields, ponds, rivers and lakes, and prefers muddy or sandy substrates with a water depth of 0.5-3 meters.
Specimen of low-eyed pair giant catfish
The scientific name of the low-eyed giant catfish Pangasianodon hypophthalmus is a freshwater fish under the giant catfish family, named after its large size, streamlined features and "shark-like" swimming posture. Mainly distributed in Southeast Asia tropical freshwater basins, Mekong River, Chao Phraya River, Irrawaddy River. It mainly feeds on medium-sized fish (such as carp, crucian carp, tilapia), crustaceans (shrimp, crab), aquatic insects (dragon lice larvae) and amphibians (tadpoles).
shark and catfish specimen
The scientific name of the shark catfish is Pangasius. It is a freshwater fish under the giant catfish family. It is named after its streamlined body, wide caudal fin and "shark-like" swimming posture. The family contains about 30 genera and more than 100 species, of which some species of the genus Giant and the genus Paracinus are widely known for their large size and high economic value. Sandy or gravelly substrates that prefer deep water (5-10 m), often lurking in underwater caves or sunken gaps.
Royal Swordfish Specimen
Royal saury (scientific name: Xenomystus nigri) is a freshwater fish under the bone tongue fish order saury family. due to its slender "knife body" body, silver and black gorgeous body color and mysterious nocturnal habits, it has become an iconic species in tropical African waters and a popular ornamental fish in the global aquarium market. It is mainly distributed in tropical freshwater basins from western to central Africa, including the Congo River, Niger River, Senegal River and Lake Chad. It inhabits in still water or slow-flowing rivers, prefers sandy or silty bottom waters with a water depth of 1-3 meters, and is often hidden under aquatic plants or inverted trees.
Rainbow Fish Specimen
Rainbow fish (Melanotaeniidae, also known as rainbow silverfish family) is a class of small freshwater fishes under the order perch (Perciformes), named for the bright metallic luster and colored longitudinal bands on the body side. Mainly distributed in the freshwater basins of New Guinea, northern Australia and surrounding tropical islands, it is a popular ornamental fish in the global aquarium market and an important group for the study of freshwater ecosystems.
Multi-scale white turtle specimen
The scientific name of the multi-scale white turtle: Onychostoma macrolepis, a freshwater fish of the genus Cyprinidae, is one of the important economic fishes in the rivers of southern China. It is named after the large and closely arranged body scales. It is mainly distributed in the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River in China (such as Jinsha River, Minjiang River and Jialing River), the upper reaches of the Pearl River (Xijiang River and Beijiang River) and the Lancang River Basin; it is only found in the Red River Basin in northern Vietnam. It inhabits mountain rivers at an altitude of 300-1500 meters, prefers clear waters with turbulent currents and gravel or sandy bottom, and often clusters in the middle and lower levels.
long-body loach specimen
The scientific name of long-body loach is Sewellia elongata, the subfamily of cyprinid loach, the extension of the body is eel-shaped, the pectoral fin and ventral fin are specialized as sucker-shaped, and the body surface has black stripes or spots, adapting to the rapids environment. It is mainly distributed in Southeast Asian streams, such as northern Vietnam, Laos and tributaries of the Pearl River in Guangxi, China. Inhabit in the rapid flow of river (velocity> 0.3 m/s), water depth <1 m, preference for rock or gravel substrate.
hairy puffer specimen
Mao Puke, scientific name: Periophthalmodon schlosseri, Puke-shaped Puke family. The body is short and round, the body surface is densely packed with hard spines, the abdomen can be expanded into a ball, the skin and internal organs contain highly toxic tetrodotoxin (TTX), which is 1200 times more toxic than potassium cyanide. Freshwater and brackish watersheds in Southeast Asia, including mangroves, rivers and estuaries in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. The staple food is algae, benthic invertebrates (snails, worms) and carrion, which use the muzzle to dig up sediment for food.
Specimen of Florida Sparrow Eel
Florida sparrow eel (scientific name: Lepisosteus platyrhincus), sparrow eel family, is cylindrical in length, usually 80-150cm in length, and the largest individual can reach 2 meters. It is mainly found in the freshwater and brackish waters of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, such as the rivers, lakes and marshes of the Florida Peninsula, and occasionally in southern Georgia. Fish (such as snakehead fish, sunfish), crustaceans (shrimp, crab), amphibians and aquatic insects as staple food, using ambush strategy to raid prey.
False Panther Catfish Specimen
False leopard catfish (scientific name: Loricaria sima), a catfish family, the body surface is covered with bone plate scale armour, the mouth is wide and sucker-shaped, the body side has dark markings, resembling a jaguar, hence the name "false leopard catfish". Mainly distributed in the Amazon basin of South America and the coastal freshwater area of Guyana, it is common in the silt bottom waters of the slow-flow bottom or flood plains. The body is elongated, flat on the side, the body length is usually 30-60cm, and the maximum individual can reach 80cm. The omnivorous partial carnivorous, with algae, humus, small fish, shrimp, insect larvae as the staple food, the use of sucker-shaped mouth scraping attachment.
drifting catfish specimen
Drifting catfish (CathoropsAguadulce), Acanthopanaceae is mainly distributed in the tropical freshwater and brackish freshwater junction waters of Central and South America, such as the Amazon River, Orinoco River, La Plata River basin, some species spread to Mexico and Central America. Preference for slow-flowing waters, often adsorbed on the surface of fallen wood, rocks or water plants.
Taole Catfish Specimen
Tao Le Catfish family (Doradidae), including about 30 genera and more than 200 species, such as spotted Tao Le Catfish (Doras hancockii), spiny Tao Le Catfish (Doras carinatus), etc. The body surface has bone plates or spines, no scales, wide mouth, must be developed, suitable for benthic life. Mainly distributed in the tropical freshwater basins of South America, such as the Amazon River, Orinoco River, La Plata River basin, a few species spread to Central America. Omnivorous partial carnivorous, algae, aquatic plants, small fish, shrimp, insect larvae as the staple food, juvenile fish dependent on plankton.
Catfish Specimen
Catfish, catfish (Siluriformes), contains more than 4000 species of about 36 families, covering catfish, beard catfish, earth catfish, etc. Global freshwater and brackish water junction, mainly distributed in tropical to temperate regions, such as Africa, Asia, South America. Some species (e. g., Egyptian catfish Clarias gariepinus) have spread globally due to farming, but are rarely invasive. With algae, aquatic plants, small fish, shrimp, insect larvae as the staple food, juvenile fish rely on plankton.
grass carp specimen
Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon Idella) is a fish animal of the genus Grass Carp in the family Cyprinidae. Grass carp is long, slightly cylindrical, with flat tail, round abdomen and blunt head. The end of the mouth is curved and does not need to be. The maxilla is slightly longer than the mandible. The eye is small and the eye diameter is smaller than the kiss length. The hypopharyngeal teeth are comb-shaped with transverse furrows on the tooth side. Scales of medium size, lateral scales; The body is tea yellow, the abdomen is gray, the chest and ventral fins are slightly gray yellow, and other fins are dark. [15] Because of its staple food water plants, hence the name. [16] together with herring, silver carp and bighead carp are called "the four major fish".
Carp specimen
Carp (scientific name: Cyprinus carpio, Cyprinidae) is one of the most widely distributed and economically valuable freshwater fishes in the Cyprinidae. It is widely distributed in rivers, lakes and reservoirs in Eurasia. It has been domesticated by humans for more than 2000 years because of its strong adaptability and high fecundity, and is known as "the cornerstone of freshwater culture". Eurasia temperate to tropical freshwater basins, such as the Yellow River, Yangtze River, Volga River, Danube River. Freshwater ecosystems in North America, Australia and other places, some species become invasive species (such as koi flooding in North America).
Borneo River herring specimen
Borneo River herring (scientific name: Sardinella borneensis, English name: Borneo River Sprat) is a small migratory fish endemic to Borneo Island in Southeast Asia. It is mainly distributed in the freshwater and estuarine ecosystems of the island and is an important resource for local fisheries. It belongs to the family Herring, which contains about 20 species of river herring and is a common group in tropical and subtropical waters and freshwater basins. It is endemic to the Kapuas, Barito and Kinabadang river basins on Borneo Island, commonly found in floodplains, estuaries and low-salinity coastal waters, and occasionally in offshore waters.
Specimen of Orinoco River Pomfret
The Orinoco River short jaw carp belongs to the family Prochilodontidae (Characiformes), including about 20 species of short jaw carp (Prochilodus). It is a small economic fish unique to the Orinoco River Basin in South America. It is an important local food fish species and is famous for its tender meat and strong fecundity. Mainly distributed in the Orinoco River basin in South America, common in the main stream, tributaries and floodplain lakes, preference for sandy or gravel bottom of the lower waters.
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