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Interesting Information about Fish Species
There are over 25,000 different fish species in the
world. A person who studies fish species is called an
ichthyologist. So welcome to all ichthyologists! There are links
to sections of the most popular fish species. Each one of the
individual fish species we have featured provides interesting
facts, information and stunning photographs. A great resource
for identifying different types of fishes together with
useful facts and information. All fish species are vertebrates
(have a backbone) and most breathe through gills and have fins
and scales. Many also have a variety of protrusions
or spines on the head.
Interesting Information and Facts
- How are different fish species identified?
The colours, shapes and sizes of
fish species vary enormously - you really need excellent quality
pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.
A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics,
color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and
distribution are used during a fish species identification
process.
The fish detailed on this
website are Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond,
Clown, Koi, Beta ( Betta), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel,
Puffer, Discus, Piranha, Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea
Anemones, Coral.
Interesting Information and Facts -
How do you identify
the sex of a particular fish species?
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!
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