Fish Species
Fish
Species
The site that provides beautiful photographs and pictures of
numerous fish species together with interesting facts and
information about each type of fish. The fish detailed are
Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond, Clown, Koi,
Beta ( Betta), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel, Puffer,
Discus, Piranha, Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones,
Coral.
Interesting Information about Fish Species
There are over 25,000 different fish species in the
world. A person who studies fish species is called an
ichthyologist. So welcome to all ichthyologists! There are links
to sections of the most popular fish species. Each one of the
individual fish species we have featured provides interesting
facts, information and stunning photographs. A great resource
for identifying different types of fishes together with
useful facts and information. All fish species are vertebrates
(have a backbone) and most breathe through gills and have fins
and scales. Many also have a variety of protrusions
or spines on the head.
Interesting Information and Facts
- How are different fish species identified?
The colours, shapes and sizes of
fish species vary enormously - you really need excellent quality
pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.
A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics,
color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and
distribution are used during a fish species identification
process.
The fish detailed on this
website are Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond,
Clown, Koi, Beta ( Betta), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel,
Puffer, Discus, Piranha, Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea
Anemones, Coral.
Interesting Information and Facts -
How do you identify
the sex of a particular fish species?
The males and females of many
fish species have different colors or different shaped bodies.
But there are also other fish species where there is no visible
difference. Its sometimes tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Information and Facts -
Why are fish
species slimy?
Fish species secrete a type of
mucus, or slime, from their skin. This slime provides protection
against parasites and infections and helps the different types
of fish species to move through the water faster. Some fish
species also release toxins in their slime which ward off enemy
attacks. Others use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Information and Facts - Why do most fish
species have gills?
Gills enable most fish species
to breathe. Gills consist of thin sheets of tissue containing
blood vessels. As water passes over the gills oxygen is absorbed
into the blood stream Carbon dioxide passes out into the water.
The gills are protected by a large bony plate called an
operculum. Some, however have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Information and Facts -
Why do the
different fish species have fins?
A fin is an external appendage
or "limb" of a fish. Fins are used for directing, stabilizing,
or propelling the different fish species in water. Numbers of
fins vary between fish species, but there are usually seven.
Each of the fins on a fish are designed to perform a specific
function:
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Dorsal fins -
The dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. Dorsal fins lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins.
The ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes.
Ventral fins lend stability in
swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. Caudal fins propel through the water.
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Anal fins. The
Anal fin is located on the anus area of fishes. Anal fins lend stability in swimming.
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Pectoral fins.
The Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes.
Pectoral fins are for locomotion and side
to side movement
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Adipose fins.
The Adipose fin is an extra fleshy fin on the back behind
the dorsal fin as in salmons, smelts, and lanterns to lend stability in swimming.
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Cephalic fins:
The cephalic fin are the "horns" of manta rays and their
close relatations
Interesting Facts and Information about Fish Species
Tropical -Saltwater - Aquarium - Marine
- Pet - Pond - Clown - Koi - Beta - Betta - Gold Fish - Goldfish
- Star - Angel - Puffer - Discus - Piranha - Rainbow - Parrot -
Crustaceans - Sea Anemones - Coral
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