Allfishes
African jewelfish
Hemichromis bimaculatus
The body of the African jewelfish is elongated and tall, the sides are flat.
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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Amazon leaffish
Monocirrhus polyacanthus
The Amazon leaffish resembles dead yellow-brown leaves in color and body shape. On the tip of …
Asian stinging catfish
Heteropneustes fossilis
The Asian stinging catfish has an elongated, slightly compressed body that writhes like a snake when …
Blotched upside-down catfish
Synodontis nigriventris
Body stocky, slightly flattened at the sides. Back more convex than abdomen, eyes large, mouth lower …
Blue leopard corydoras
Corydoras paleatus
The Blue Leopard Corydoras has a strongly curved back line and an almost flat abdomen. Its …
Brazhnikov's catfish
Tachysurus brashnikowi
Brazhnikov's catfish belongs to the family Bagridae (bagrid catfishes). The species is a demersal fish, meaning …
Bullhead, Black
Ameiurus melas
The "black" bullhead can actually be yellowish green, dark green, olive, brown, or black on the …
Bullhead, Brown
Ameiurus nebulosus
The head of the brown bullhead is large for its round and slender body, and the …
Bullhead, Yellow
Ameiurus natalis
A moderately slender fish, it has skin without scales. The coloration varies from yellowish-olive to brown …
Bushymouth catfish
Ancistrus dolichopterus
The Bushymouth catfish has a flattened body that is completely covered in polygonal bony plates. Its …
Candiru
Vandellia cirrhosa
The candiru has an elongated body, a small head, and an abdomen that may appear swollen, …
Cascarudo
Callichthys callichthys
Cascarudo has an elongated, slightly flattened body covered with two rows of bony plates. It has …
Catfish, Blue
Ictalurus furcatus
Blue catfish are usually bluish-grey or slate-blue, without spots or other markings, although they can be …
Catfish, Channel
Ictalurus punctatus
The body is bare, elongated, slender and compressed at the rear. The caudal fin is long …
Catfish, Flathead
Pylodictus olivaris
The flathead catfish has a distinctive appearance and is not easily confused with any other species. …
Catfish, White
Ameiurus catus
White catfish resemble a cross between a channel cat and a bullhead, with a slightly forked …
Catfish: Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Most catfish have no scales, but some are covered with heavy scales. They are characterised by …
Green terror
Andinoacara rivulatus, syn. Aequidens rivulatus.
The Green Terror is a stocky fish with a prominent forehead. In adult males, a pronounced …
Madtom, Brown
Noturus phaeus
Brown madtom has a dull coloration. The upper part of the body has a chocolate brown …
Madtoms: Black Madtom
Noturus funebris
The madtom is recognized by its unique fleshy fin. In non-madtom catfish, the fat fin protrudes …
Malapterurus electricus
Malapterurus electricus
Malapterurus electricus has a characteristic appearance that distinguishes it from most other catfish. It has an …
Mango tilapia
Sarotherodon galilaeus
The mouth is small, with the lower jaw length being less than 1/3 of the total …
Redbelly tilapia
Coptodon zillii, tilapia zillii.
Large species with a dense build, narrow head and small strong jaws. The upper profile of …
Sterba's corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
Compared to other species in the genus, Sterba's Corydoras has a relatively high body. There are …