The Zebra Loach, or Botia striata by its Latin name, is a lovely little freshwater fish that hails from the slow moving streams and rivers of west India. It is named after the beautiful and distinctive zebra striped pattern covering its body that makes it such a favorite among aquarists. Not only is this fish …
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The rainbow shark (otherwise known as the red-finned or ruby shark) is a species of fish found in the waters of Southeast Asia, where it is commonly distinguished by its vibrant and unique appearance. The species is not a saltwater fish and can commonly be found in rivers throughout Malaysia and Thailand, where it will …
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Native to the vast and sprawling rivers of Southeast Asia, the iridescent shark is known by many names, a lot of which include “shark”, yet this is something of a misnomer, as they are, in fact, catfish. Their binomial name is Pangasianodon Hypophthalmus, and they’re part of the catfish family, Pangasiidae. The only reason they’re …
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The Mayan cichlid (also known as the Mexican mojarra or scientifically known as the Mayaheros urophthalmus) is a species of cichlid native to Central America. Its distribution has since spread throughout South Florida and Mexico all the way down to Nicaragua. Due to its wide distribution, the Mayan cichlid has a conservation status of Least …
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The Asian arowana (scientifically known as Scleropages formosus) are a popular aquarium fish that is made of several freshwater phenotypes. Also known as the Asian bonytongue or dragonfish according to the color varieties, the Asian arowana is native to Southeast Asian slow-moving waters. Asian arowanas are most commonly identified by their signature downturned smiles, making …
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The Silver Arowana belongs to the Osteoglossidae family and is a South American freshwater species. Its scientific name is Osteoglossum bicirrhosum but it is also referred to as the Monkey Fish or the Dragon Fish. In the wild, they are found in the Amazon River Basin. Due to their predatory behavior, this species is not …
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The Pearl Gourami is a freshwater species that is native to Southeast Asia. Its scientific name is Trichopodus Leerii and it belongs to the Osphronemidae family. This popular species of Gourami is not only beautiful to look at, but it is also hardy and easy to care for. As a labyrinth fish, it can breathe …
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