Penguin Fish
Description
of the Penguin Fish
The Penguin Fish is also known as the Penguin Tetra. It is ideal
for beginners as it is hardy and a good community fish. The
Penguin Fish also makes a beautiful addition to any tropical
freshwater aquarium with its silver body and distinctive wide
black stripe. It prefers to be in groups of at
least five as it is a schooling species and does best in a
heavily planted aquarium.
Profile of
the Penguin Fish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Penguin Fish species.
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Size: Up to 6cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH 6.0 to 8.0. Temp 22 to 28 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Flaked or Dried Food, Frozen Bloodworms
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Temperament:
Peaceful
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Habitat:
Freshwater Streams and Rivers
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Behaviour: Good
Community Fish
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Range: Amazon
and Araguaia Rivers, Peru and Brazil. South America
Scientific
Classification of the Penguin Fish
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Penguin Fish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist! The female Penguin Fish has a
more rounded body than the male.
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Penguin Fish slimy?
Penguin Fish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Penguin Fish to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Penguin Fish have gills?
Gills enable the Penguin Fish to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Penguin Fish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Penguin Fish
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Penguin Fish
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Penguin Fish
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Penguin Fish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Penguin Fish
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