Freshwater

Freshwater fish spend part or all of their lives in fresh water, such as rivers and lakes, with a salinity of less than 1.05%.

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Schizothorax intermedius

The Aral Basin snowtrout has a fusiform (spindle-shaped) body. The head is flat on the upper …

Trichogaster fasciata

The banded gourami has an elongated, strongly compressed body with an egg-shaped profile. The mouth is …

Ctenopharyngodon idella

The grass carp has an elongated and rather compressed body, a broad and blunt head, a …

Devario malabaricus

The Malabar danio has a fusiform (spindle-shaped) body and is a larger, more robust relative of …

Gymnodiptychus dybowskii

The naked osman has an elongated, fusiform (spindle-shaped) body that is slightly compressed laterally. The body …

Trichopodus leerii

The Pearl gourami has an elongated, oval-shaped body that is strongly compressed laterally.

Pygocentrus piraya

The piraya has a laterally compressed, roughly circular profile typical of piranhas. A distinctive feature is …

Acheilognathus asmussii

The Russian bitterling has a very characteristic appearance that distinguishes it from other members of the …

Anostomus anostomus

The body of the striped headstander is elongated, slightly compressed laterally, resembling a torpedo. The head …

Tachysurus sinensis

The body of the Yellow catfish is elongated, lacks scales, and is covered in mucus. The …