Curious Scientific Names
Curious Scientific Names Trilobites Aegrotocatellus– the Latin translation means «sick puppy» Aegrotocatellusjaggeri – named after Mick Jagger (have a look atthe genus transaltion – were …
Central America – Cichlids
GENERAL INFORMATION Central American cichlids live across a wide range of habitats, including lakes, rivers, streams and underground well systems. Some even venture into the …
Cichlasoma – South American Cichlids
Physical description The South American Cichlasoma are generally quite large, high-bodied fish, with a typically pointed snout. Most are fairly laterally compressed. At one stage …
Africa – Lake Tanganyika
Did You Know? The northen coastline is made up of the Ruzzizi River Delta, a low, level plain of swamps and sandy beaches that extends …
Lake Victoria and satellite lakes: Riverine and Madagascan
Did You Know? Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world (after Lake Superior). The lake …
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Africa – Lake Malawi
Did You Know? Lake Malawi (Lake Nyasa) is one of the great Rift Valley Lakes of Africa. It is located in the southern section of …
Fact Sheet Information
Fact Sheet Information The following terms are used in the pecesycorales.info Fish Fact Sheets . Information on these terms is provided to help you understand …
Glossary
Glossary Adipose fin is the small fleshy fin situated on the back between the dorsal fin and the tail. The function of this fin is …
Amazon River: South American Cichlids – Acaras, Dwarf and Eartheaters
GENERAL INFORMATION: About the Amazon River With a length of around 10, 600 kilometres (which is roughly the same as a round trip from Brisbane …
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A Selection of Natural Habitats (Biotopes)
Each habitat sees fish with unique adaptations. For instance, the African rapids biotope is home to fish with a modified swim bladder that allows them …
The Aquarium History
Ancient Rome… There is evidence that fish also were collected, along with the animals kept for “blood sports”. The fish were kept in ponds (with …
Carassius auratus – Goldfish
Carassius auratus – Goldfish Quick Facts: Availability: ***** Hardiness: **** Overall appeal: **** Common name known collectively as Goldfish. Individual varieties also have common names, …