Allfishes
Aral Basin snowtrout
Schizothorax intermedius
The Aral Basin snowtrout has a fusiform (spindle-shaped) body. The head is flat on the upper …
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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Banded gourami
Trichogaster fasciata
The banded gourami has an elongated, strongly compressed body with an egg-shaped profile. The mouth is …
Malabar danio
Devario malabaricus
The Malabar danio has a fusiform (spindle-shaped) body and is a larger, more robust relative of …
Naked osman
Gymnodiptychus dybowskii
The naked osman has an elongated, fusiform (spindle-shaped) body that is slightly compressed laterally. The body …
Piraya
Pygocentrus piraya
The piraya has a laterally compressed, roughly circular profile typical of piranhas. A distinctive feature is …
Striped headstander
Anostomus anostomus
The body of the striped headstander is elongated, slightly compressed laterally, resembling a torpedo. The head …
Yellow catfish
Tachysurus sinensis
The body of the Yellow catfish is elongated, lacks scales, and is covered in mucus. The …