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 …

Erimyzon oblongus

Chubsuckers are characterised by their small, protruding, sucker-like mouths and thick, fleshy lips. Creek, lake and …

Chondrostoma nasus

A swift river fish with a unique mouth structure, known for its schooling behavior and specific …

Rhinichthys cataractae

Dace have a slender body. Most species have terminal antennae. The pearl dace (Semotilus margarita margarita) …

Rhinichthys cataractae

The longnose dace is a distinctive minnow with a long, fleshy snout, a subterranean mouth and …

Hypentelium nigricans

The Northern Hogsucker gets its name from its pig-like appearance, especially its head. It has a …

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

The scientific name was given in honour of the French linguist and explorer Étienne Aymonier (1844-1929).The …

Diptychus maculatus

The body of the Scaly osman is fusiform (spindle-shaped), elongate, and shallow. The mouth is inferior …

Catostomus commersoni

White suckers have inconspicuous coloration, usually sparse shades of white, yellow, and pink. Adults have almost …

Maxostoma macrolepidotum

Suckers are most easily distinguished by their small mouths and large fleshy lips. They have no …

Misgurnus fossilis

The body of the Weatherfish is elongated, slightly compressed at the sides and covered with fine …

Ballerus sapa

The body of the white-eye bream is compressed laterally and more elongated than that of its …