Catfishes: Common name of the order Siluriformes. This order contains many families and over 2,000 species, including venomous species. Heteropneustes and Plotosus genera have dangerous stings and are aggressive. Most species are passive stingers.Fishes: A group of cold-blooded, aquatic vertebrates having gills, fins, a cartilaginous or bony endoskeleton, and elongated bodies covered with scales.Fresh Water: Water containing no significant amounts of salts, such as water from RIVERS and LAKES.Cyprinidae: A family of freshwater fish comprising the minnows or CARPS.Fish Diseases: Diseases of freshwater, marine, hatchery or aquarium fish. This term includes diseases of both teleosts (true fish) and elasmobranchs (sharks, rays and skates).Ictaluridae: A family of North American freshwater CATFISHES. It consists of four genera (Ameiurus, Ictalurus, Noturus, Pylodictis,) comprising several species, two of which are eyeless.Trematode Infections: Infections caused by infestation with worms of the class Trematoda.Characiformes: An order of fresh water fish with 18 families and over 1600 species. The order includes CHARACINS, hatchetfish, piranhas, and TETRAS.Perciformes: The most diversified of all fish orders and the largest vertebrate order. It includes many of the commonly known fish such as porgies, croakers, sunfishes, dolphin fish, mackerels, TUNA, etc.Trematoda: Class of parasitic flukes consisting of three subclasses, Monogenea, Aspidogastrea, and Digenea. The digenetic trematodes are the only ones found in man. They are endoparasites and require two hosts to complete their life cycle.Rivers: Large natural streams of FRESH WATER formed by converging tributaries and which empty into a body of water (lake or ocean).Cypriniformes: An order of fish with 26 families and over 3,000 species. This order includes the families CYPRINIDAE (minnows and CARPS), Cobitidae (loaches), and Catostomidae (suckers).Gills: Paired respiratory organs of fishes and some amphibians that are analogous to lungs. They are richly supplied with blood vessels by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged directly with the environment.Osmeriformes: An order of fish including smelts, galaxiids, and salamanderfish.Metacercariae: Encysted cercaria which house the intermediate stages of trematode parasites in tissues of an intermediate host.Perches: A common name for fish of the family Percidae, belonging to the suborder Percoidei, order PERCIFORMES.Aquaculture: Cultivation of natural faunal resources of water. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)Freshwater Biology: The study of life and ECOLOGIC SYSTEMS in bodies of FRESHWATER.Water Pollutants, Chemical: Chemical compounds which pollute the water of rivers, streams, lakes, the sea, reservoirs, or other bodies of water.Carps: Common name for a number of different species of fish in the family Cyprinidae. This includes, among others, the common carp, crucian carp, grass carp, and silver carp.Heterophyidae: A family of intestinal flukes of the class Trematoda which occurs in animals and man. Some of the genera are Heterophyes, Metagonimus, Cryptocotyle, Stellantchasmus, and Euryhelmis.Gnathostoma: A genus of parasitic nematodes that occurs in mammals including man. Infection in humans is either by larvae penetrating the skin or by ingestion of uncooked fish.Fish Proteins: Proteins obtained from species of fish (FISHES).Oncorhynchus mykiss: A large stout-bodied, sometimes anadromous, TROUT found in still and flowing waters of the Pacific coast from southern California to Alaska. It has a greenish back, a whitish belly, and pink, red, or lavender stripes on the sides, with usually a sprinkling of black dots. It is highly regarded as a sport and food fish. Its former name was Salmo gairdneri. The sea-run rainbow trouts are often called steelheads. Redband trouts refer to interior populations of rainbows.Arguloida: An order of CRUSTACEA that are parasitic on freshwater fish.Salmonidae: A family of anadromous fish comprising SALMON; TROUT; whitefish; and graylings. They are the most important food and game fishes. Their habitat is the northern Atlantic and Pacific, both marine and inland, and the Great Lakes. (Nelson: Fishes of the World, 1976, p97)Cyprinodontiformes: An order of fish with eight families and numerous species of both egg-laying and livebearing fish. Families include Cyprinodontidae (egg-laying KILLIFISHES;), FUNDULIDAEl; (topminnows), Goodeidae (Mexican livebearers), Jenynsiidae (jenynsiids), Poeciliidae (livebearers), Profundulidae (Middle American killifishes), Aplocheilidae, and Rivulidae (rivulines). In the family Poeciliidae, the guppy and molly belong to the genus POECILIA.Spirurida Infections: Infections with nematodes of the order SPIRURIDA.Oryzias: The only genus in the family Oryziinae, order BELONIFORMES. Oryzias are egg-layers; other fish of the same order are livebearers. Oryzias are used extensively in testing carcinogens.Tilapia: A freshwater fish used as an experimental organism and for food. This genus of the family Cichlidae (CICHLIDS) inhabits Central and South America (one species extends north into Texas), West Indies, Africa, Madagascar, Syria, and coastal India.Phylogeny: The relationships of groups of organisms as reflected by their genetic makeup.Smegmamorpha: Group of fish under the superorder Acanthopterygii, separate from the PERCIFORMES, which includes swamp eels, mullets, sticklebacks, seahorses, spiny eels, rainbowfishes, and KILLIFISHES. The name is derived from the six taxa which comprise the group. (From http://www.nanfa.org/articles/Elassoma/elassoma.htm, 8/4/2000)Characidae: A family of fresh water fish in the order CHARACIFORMES, which includes the Tetras.Ecosystem: A functional system which includes the organisms of a natural community together with their environment. (McGraw Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)Flavobacteriaceae Infections: Infections with bacteria of the family FLAVOBACTERIACEAE.Poecilia: A genus of livebearing cyprinodont fish comprising the guppy and molly. Some species are virtually all female and depend on sperm from other species to stimulate egg development. Poecilia is used in carcinogenicity studies as well as neurologic and physiologic research.RNA Virus InfectionsCichlids: Common name for perch-like fish of the family Cichlidae, belonging to the suborder Labroidei, order PERCIFORMES.DNA Barcoding, Taxonomic: Techniques for standardizing and expediting taxonomic identification or classification of organisms that are based on deciphering the sequence of one or a few regions of DNA known as the "DNA barcode".Biodiversity: The variety of all native living organisms and their various forms and interrelationships.Fish Oils: Oils high in unsaturated fats extracted from the bodies of fish or fish parts, especially the LIVER. Those from the liver are usually high in VITAMIN A. The oils are used as DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS. They are also used in soaps and detergents and as protective coatings.Edwardsiella ictaluri: A species of EDWARDSIELLA distinguished by its nonmotility. (From Bergey's Manual of Determinative Bacteriology, 9th ed)Seafood: Marine fish and shellfish used as food or suitable for food. (Webster, 3d ed) SHELLFISH and FISH PRODUCTS are more specific types of SEAFOOD.Species Specificity: The restriction of a characteristic behavior, anatomical structure or physical system, such as immune response; metabolic response, or gene or gene variant to the members of one species. It refers to that property which differentiates one species from another but it is also used for phylogenetic levels higher or lower than the species.Lakes: Inland bodies of still or slowly moving FRESH WATER or salt water, larger than a pond, and supplied by RIVERS and streams.Clonorchiasis: Infection of the biliary passages with CLONORCHIS SINENSIS, also called Opisthorchis sinensis. It may lead to inflammation of the biliary tract, proliferation of biliary epithelium, progressive portal fibrosis, and sometimes bile duct carcinoma. Extension to the liver may lead to fatty changes and cirrhosis. (From Dorland, 27th ed)Seawater: The salinated water of OCEANS AND SEAS that provides habitat for marine organisms.Nodaviridae: A family of RNA viruses infecting insects and fish. There are two genera: Alphanodavirus and Betanodavirus.Fisheries: Places for cultivation and harvesting of fish, particularly in sea waters. (from McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)Flavobacterium: A genus of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria widely distributed in SOIL and WATER. Its organisms are also found in raw meats, MILK and other FOOD, hospital environments, and human clinical specimens. Some species are pathogenic in humans.Clonorchis sinensis: A species of trematode flukes of the family Opisthorchidae. Many authorities consider this genus belonging to Opisthorchis. It is common in China and other Asiatic countries. Snails and fish are the intermediate hosts.Goldfish: Common name for Carassius auratus, a type of carp (CARPS).Tetraodontiformes: A small order of primarily marine fish containing 340 species. Most have a rotund or box-like shape. TETRODOTOXIN is found in their liver and ovaries.Hydrology: Science dealing with the properties, distribution, and circulation of water on and below the earth's surface, and atmosphere.Geography: The science dealing with the earth and its life, especially the description of land, sea, and air and the distribution of plant and animal life, including humanity and human industries with reference to the mutual relations of these elements. (From Webster, 3d ed)Fish Products: Food products manufactured from fish (e.g., FISH FLOUR, fish meal).Bass: Common name for FISHES belonging to the order Perciformes and occurring in three different families.Molecular Sequence Data: Descriptions of specific amino acid, carbohydrate, or nucleotide sequences which have appeared in the published literature and/or are deposited in and maintained by databanks such as GENBANK, European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), National Biomedical Research Foundation (NBRF), or other sequence repositories.Sequence Analysis, DNA: A multistage process that includes cloning, physical mapping, subcloning, determination of the DNA SEQUENCE, and information analysis.Oligohymenophorea: A class of ciliate protozoa. Characteristics include the presence of a well developed oral apparatus and oral cilia being clearly distinct from somatic cilia.Predatory Behavior: Instinctual behavior pattern in which food is obtained by killing and consuming other species.Animal Migration: Periodic movements of animals in response to seasonal changes or reproductive instinct. Hormonal changes are the trigger in at least some animals. Most migrations are made for reasons of climatic change, feeding, or breeding.Sea Bream: A species of PERCIFORMES commonly used in saline aquaculture.Neisseriaceae: A family of gram-negative, parasitic bacteria including several important pathogens of man.Food Parasitology: The presence of parasites in food and food products. For the presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in food, FOOD MICROBIOLOGY is available.Flatfishes: Common name for the order Pleuronectiformes. A very distinctive group in that during development they become asymmetrical, i.e., one eye migrates to lie adjacent to the other. They swim on the eyeless side. FLOUNDER, sole, and turbot, along with several others, are included in this order.Genetic Speciation: The splitting of an ancestral species into daughter species that coexist in time (King, Dictionary of Genetics, 6th ed). Causal factors may include geographic isolation, HABITAT geometry, migration, REPRODUCTIVE ISOLATION, random GENETIC DRIFT and MUTATION.Population Dynamics: The pattern of any process, or the interrelationship of phenomena, which affects growth or change within a population.LaosPalaemonidae: A family of CRUSTACEA, order DECAPODA, comprising the palaemonid shrimp. Genera include Macrobrachium, Palaemon, and Palaemonetes. Palaemonidae osmoregulate by means of gills.Food Contamination: The presence in food of harmful, unpalatable, or otherwise objectionable foreign substances, e.g. chemicals, microorganisms or diluents, before, during, or after processing or storage.DNA, Mitochondrial: Double-stranded DNA of MITOCHONDRIA. In eukaryotes, the mitochondrial GENOME is circular and codes for ribosomal RNAs, transfer RNAs, and about 10 proteins.BrazilKorea: Former kingdom, located on Korea Peninsula between Sea of Japan and Yellow Sea on east coast of Asia. In 1948, the kingdom ceased and two independent countries were formed, divided by the 38th parallel.Novirhabdovirus: A genus in the family RHABDOVIRIDAE, infecting numerous species of fish with broad geographic distribution. The type species is INFECTIOUS HEMATOPOIETIC NECROSIS VIRUS.Protozoan Infections, Animal: Infections with unicellular organisms formerly members of the subkingdom Protozoa. The infections may be experimental or veterinary.Fishes, PoisonousEnvironmental Monitoring: The monitoring of the level of toxins, chemical pollutants, microbial contaminants, or other harmful substances in the environment (soil, air, and water), workplace, or in the bodies of people and animals present in that environment.Atrazine: A selective triazine herbicide. Inhalation hazard is low and there are no apparent skin manifestations or other toxicity in humans. Acutely poisoned sheep and cattle may show muscular spasms, fasciculations, stiff gait, increased respiratory rates, adrenal degeneration, and congestion of the lungs, liver, and kidneys. (From The Merck Index, 11th ed)Genetic Variation: Genotypic differences observed among individuals in a population.Salmon: Fish of the genera ONCORHYNCHUS and Salmo in the family SALMONIDAE. They are anadromous game fish, frequenting the coastal waters of both the North Atlantic and Pacific. They are known for their gameness as a sport fish and for the quality of their flesh as a table fish. (Webster, 3d ed).Eels: Common name for an order (Anguilliformes) of voracious, elongate, snakelike teleost fishes.Skates (Fish): The common name for all members of the Rajidae family. Skates and rays are members of the same order (Rajiformes). Skates have weak electric organs.Helminths: Commonly known as parasitic worms, this group includes the ACANTHOCEPHALA; NEMATODA; and PLATYHELMINTHS. Some authors consider certain species of LEECHES that can become temporarily parasitic as helminths.Biological Evolution: The process of cumulative change over successive generations through which organisms acquire their distinguishing morphological and physiological characteristics.Oceans and Seas: A great expanse of continuous bodies of salt water which together cover more than 70 percent of the earth's surface. Seas may be partially or entirely enclosed by land, and are smaller than the five oceans (Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic).Water Microbiology: The presence of bacteria, viruses, and fungi in water. This term is not restricted to pathogenic organisms.Body Size: The physical measurements of a body.Microsatellite Repeats: A variety of simple repeat sequences that are distributed throughout the GENOME. They are characterized by a short repeat unit of 2-8 basepairs that is repeated up to 100 times. They are also known as short tandem repeats (STRs).Food Chain: The sequence of transfers of matter and energy from organism to organism in the form of FOOD. Food chains intertwine locally into a food web because most organisms consume more than one type of animal or plant. PLANTS, which convert SOLAR ENERGY to food by PHOTOSYNTHESIS, are the primary food source. In a predator chain, a plant-eating animal is eaten by a larger animal. In a parasite chain, a smaller organism consumes part of a larger host and may itself be parasitized by smaller organisms. In a saprophytic chain, microorganisms live on dead organic matter.Fish Venoms: Venoms produced by FISHES, including SHARKS and sting rays, usually delivered by spines. They contain various substances, including very labile toxins that affect the HEART specifically and all MUSCLES generally.Snails: Marine, freshwater, or terrestrial mollusks of the class Gastropoda. Most have an enclosing spiral shell, and several genera harbor parasites pathogenic to man.Cytochromes b: Cytochromes of the b group that have alpha-band absorption of 563-564 nm. They occur as subunits in MITOCHONDRIAL ELECTRON TRANSPORT COMPLEX III.Phylogeography: A field of study concerned with the principles and processes governing the geographic distributions of genealogical lineages, especially those within and among closely related species. (Avise, J.C., Phylogeography: The History and Formation of Species. Harvard University Press, 2000)Conservation of Natural Resources: The protection, preservation, restoration, and rational use of all resources in the total environment.Parasitic Diseases, Animal: Infections or infestations with parasitic organisms. The infestation may be experimental or veterinary.Evolution, Molecular: The process of cumulative change at the level of DNA; RNA; and PROTEINS, over successive generations.Atlantic OceanZebrafish: An exotic species of the family CYPRINIDAE, originally from Asia, that has been introduced in North America. They are used in embryological studies and to study the effects of certain chemicals on development.Coral Reefs: Marine ridges composed of living CORALS, coral skeletons, calcareous algae, and other organisms, mixed with minerals and organic matter. They are found most commonly in tropical waters and support other animal and plant life.Aquabirnavirus: A genus of RNA viruses in the family BIRNAVIRIDAE infecting fish, mollusks, and crustaceans. It is transmitted both vertically and horizontally with no known vectors. The natural hosts are salmonids and the type species is INFECTIOUS PANCREATIC NECROSIS VIRUS.Plankton: Community of tiny aquatic PLANTS and ANIMALS, and photosynthetic BACTERIA, that are either free-floating or suspended in the water, with little or no power of locomotion. They are divided into PHYTOPLANKTON and ZOOPLANKTON.Gastrointestinal Contents: The contents included in all or any segment of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.Gadus morhua: A species of fish in the cod family GADIDAE, known as the Atlantic cod. It is one of the most important commercial FISHES.Fundulidae: Family of small, surface-dwelling fish that inhabit fresh and brackish waters, and coastal marine areas.Ciliophora Infections: Infections with protozoa of the phylum CILIOPHORA.Water Movements: The flow of water in enviromental bodies of water such as rivers, oceans, water supplies, aquariums, etc. It includes currents, tides, and waves.Salmo salar: A commercially important species of SALMON in the family SALMONIDAE, order SALMONIFORMES, which occurs in the North Atlantic.Animal Fins: Membranous appendage of fish and other aquatic organisms used for locomotion or balance.Mediterranean SeaGreat Lakes Region: The geographic area of the Great Lakes in general and when the specific state or states are not indicated. It usually includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.Elasmobranchii: A subclass of cartilaginous fish comprising the SHARKS; rays; skates (SKATES (FISH);), and sawfish. Elasmobranchs are typically predaceous, relying more on smell (the olfactory capsules are relatively large) than sight (the eyes are relatively small) for obtaining their food.Trout: Various fish of the family SALMONIDAE, usually smaller than salmon. They are mostly restricted to cool clear freshwater. Some are anadromous. They are highly regarded for their handsome colors, rich well-flavored flesh, and gameness as an angling fish. The genera Salvelinus, Salmo, and ONCORHYNCHUS have been introduced virtually throughout the world.Base Sequence: The sequence of PURINES and PYRIMIDINES in nucleic acids and polynucleotides. It is also called nucleotide sequence.Salinity: Degree of saltiness, which is largely the OSMOLAR CONCENTRATION of SODIUM CHLORIDE plus any other SALTS present. It is an ecological factor of considerable importance, influencing the types of organisms that live in an ENVIRONMENT.Rhabdoviridae Infections: Virus diseases caused by RHABDOVIRIDAE. Important infections include RABIES; EPHEMERAL FEVER; and vesicular stomatitis.RNA, Ribosomal, 16S: Constituent of 30S subunit prokaryotic ribosomes containing 1600 nucleotides and 21 proteins. 16S rRNA is involved in initiation of polypeptide synthesis.Seasons: Divisions of the year according to some regularly recurrent phenomena usually astronomical or climatic. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)Oncorhynchus: A genus of the family SALMONIDAE (salmons and trouts). They are named for their hooked (onco) nose (rhynchus). They are usually anadromous and occasionally inhabit freshwater. They can be found in North Pacific coastal areas from Japan to California and adjacent parts of the Arctic Ocean. Salmon and trout are popular game and food fish. Various species figure heavily in genetic, metabolism, and hormone research.Swimming: An activity in which the body is propelled through water by specific movement of the arms and/or the legs. Swimming as propulsion through water by the movement of limbs, tail, or fins of animals is often studied as a form of PHYSICAL EXERTION or endurance.Tuna: Common name for various species of large, vigorous ocean fishes in the family Scombridae.Population Density: Number of individuals in a population relative to space.Introduced Species: Non-native organisms brought into a region, habitat, or ECOSYSTEM by human activity.Amino Acid Sequence: The order of amino acids as they occur in a polypeptide chain. This is referred to as the primary structure of proteins. It is of fundamental importance in determining PROTEIN CONFORMATION.Metalloids: A class of nonmetals such as arsenic that have some of the chemical properties of a metal.Gadiformes: An order of fish including the families Gadidae (cods), Macrouridae (grenadiers), and hakes. The large Gadidae family includes cod, haddock, whiting, and pollock.Genetics, Population: The discipline studying genetic composition of populations and effects of factors such as GENETIC SELECTION, population size, MUTATION, migration, and GENETIC DRIFT on the frequencies of various GENOTYPES and PHENOTYPES using a variety of GENETIC TECHNIQUES.Larva: Wormlike or grublike stage, following the egg in the life cycle of insects, worms, and other metamorphosing animals.Acclimatization: Adaptation to a new environment or to a change in the old.North SeaKillifishes: Small oviparous fishes in the family Cyprinodontidae, usually striped or barred black. They are much used in mosquito control.Metals, Light: Metals with low specific gravity, typically smaller than 5, characterized by a single valence (1, 2, or 3), a simple spectrum, strong electromotive force (positive), and colorless compounds. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)Ectoparasitic Infestations: Infestations by PARASITES which live on, or burrow into, the surface of their host's EPIDERMIS. Most ectoparasites are ARTHROPODS.Sharks: A group of elongate elasmobranchs. Sharks are mostly marine fish, with certain species large and voracious.Spores, Protozoan: A vegetative stage in the life cycle of sporozoan protozoa. It is characteristic of members of the phyla APICOMPLEXA and MICROSPORIDIA.Geologic Sediments: A mass of organic or inorganic solid fragmented material, or the solid fragment itself, that comes from the weathering of rock and is carried by, suspended in, or dropped by air, water, or ice. It refers also to a mass that is accumulated by any other natural agent and that forms in layers on the earth's surface, such as sand, gravel, silt, mud, fill, or loess. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p1689)Sequence Alignment: The arrangement of two or more amino acid or base sequences from an organism or organisms in such a way as to align areas of the sequences sharing common properties. The degree of relatedness or homology between the sequences is predicted computationally or statistically based on weights assigned to the elements aligned between the sequences. This in turn can serve as a potential indicator of the genetic relatedness between the organisms.Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus: The type species of AQUABIRNAVIRUS, causing infectious pancreatic necrosis in salmonid fish and other freshwater and marine animals including mollusks.Takifugu: A genus of pufferfish commonly used for research.DNA, Ribosomal: DNA sequences encoding RIBOSOMAL RNA and the segments of DNA separating the individual ribosomal RNA genes, referred to as RIBOSOMAL SPACER DNA.Reproduction: The total process by which organisms produce offspring. (Stedman, 25th ed)Electric Fish: Fishes which generate an electric discharge. The voltage of the discharge varies from weak to strong in various groups of fish. The ELECTRIC ORGAN and electroplax are of prime interest in this group. They occur in more than one family.Mercury: A silver metallic element that exists as a liquid at room temperature. It has the atomic symbol Hg (from hydrargyrum, liquid silver), atomic number 80, and atomic weight 200.59. Mercury is used in many industrial applications and its salts have been employed therapeutically as purgatives, antisyphilitics, disinfectants, and astringents. It can be absorbed through the skin and mucous membranes which leads to MERCURY POISONING. Because of its toxicity, the clinical use of mercury and mercurials is diminishing.Tropical Climate: A climate which is typical of equatorial and tropical regions, i.e., one with continually high temperatures with considerable precipitation, at least during part of the year. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)Time Factors: Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.Marine Biology: The study of the origin, structure, development, growth, function, genetics, and reproduction of organisms which inhabit the OCEANS AND SEAS.Copepoda: A huge subclass of mostly marine CRUSTACEA, containing over 14,000 species. The 10 orders comprise both planktonic and benthic organisms, and include both free-living and parasitic forms. Planktonic copepods form the principle link between PHYTOPLANKTON and the higher trophic levels of the marine food chains.AnguillaMicrocystis: A form-genus of CYANOBACTERIA in the order Chroococcales. Many species are planktonic and possess gas vacuoles.Isopoda: One of the largest orders of mostly marine CRUSTACEA, containing over 10,000 species. Like AMPHIPODA, the other large order in the superorder Peracarida, members are shrimp-like in appearance, have sessile compound eyes, and no carapace. But unlike Amphipoda, they possess abdominal pleopods (modified as gills) and their bodies are dorsoventrally flattened.Iridovirus: A genus of IRIDOVIRIDAE comprising small iridescent insect viruses. The infected larvae and purified virus pellets exhibit a blue to purple iridescence.Flounder: Common name for two families of FLATFISHES belonging to the order Pleuronectiformes: left-eye flounders (Bothidae) and right-eye flounders (Pleuronectidae). The latter is more commonly used in research.Oceanography: The science that deals with the ocean and its phenomena. (Webster, 3d ed)Burkholderiaceae: A family of gram negative, aerobic, non-sporeforming, rod-shaped bacteria.Bivalvia: A class in the phylum MOLLUSCA comprised of mussels; clams; OYSTERS; COCKLES; and SCALLOPS. 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- Channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) is North America's most numerous catfish species. (wikipedia.org)
- The popularity of channel catfish for food has contributed to the rapid expansion of aquaculture of this species in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
- Channel catfish are native to the Nearctic, being well distributed in lower Canada and the eastern and northern United States, as well as parts of northern Mexico. (wikipedia.org)
- Channel catfish possess very keen senses of smell and taste. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] In channel catfish, these organs are sensitive enough to detect several amino acids at about one part per 100 million in water. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] In addition, the channel catfish has taste buds distributed over the surface of its entire body. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] This combination of exceptional senses of taste and smell allows the channel catfish to find food in dark, stained, or muddy water with relative ease. (wikipedia.org)
- citation needed] Channel catfish also possess a Weberian apparatus, which amplifies sound waves that would otherwise not be perceivable. (wikipedia.org)
- A member of the Ictalurus genus of American catfishes, channel catfish have a top-end size of about 40-50 pounds (18-23 kg). (wikipedia.org)
- The world record channel catfish weighed 58 pounds, and was taken from the Santee-Cooper Reservoir in South Carolina, on July 7, 1964. (wikipedia.org)
- Realistically, a channel catfish over 20 lb (9 kg) is a spectacular specimen, and most catfish anglers view a 10-lb (4.5-kg) fish as a very admirable catch. (wikipedia.org)
- Furthermore, the average size channel catfish an angler could expect to find in most waterways would be between two and four pounds. (wikipedia.org)
- Channel catfish will often coexist in the same waterways with its close relative, the blue catfish, which is somewhat less common, but tends to grow much larger (with several specimens confirmed to weigh above 100 lb). (wikipedia.org)
- As channel catfish grow longer, they increase in weight. (wikipedia.org)
- For channel catfish, b = 3.2293, somewhat higher than for many common species, and L 1 = 45.23 {\displaystyle L_{1}=45.23} cm. (wikipedia.org)
- The channel catfish is adapted to limited light conditions. (wikipedia.org)
- Sound production may be another important means of communication among channel catfish and other species living in turbid habitats. (wikipedia.org)
- The North American channel catfish is an ostariophysan, or a bony fish occupying a freshwater habitat. (wikipedia.org)
- The body has no dark spots that are characteristic of Channel Catfish. (iowadnr.gov)
- Blue Catfish are easily distinguished from the Channel Catfish by the number of rays in the anal fin, Channel Catfish have 24 to 29 rays - blue catfish 30 to 35. (iowadnr.gov)
- Blue Catfish, not to be confused with the 'blue' color phase of the male Channel Catfish, is native to the southern United States and is rarely found in the lower reaches of the Mississippi River in Iowa. (iowadnr.gov)
- Like Channel Catfish, they are omnivorous in their feeding and take everything that is available and tasty. (iowadnr.gov)
- They build nests similar to those of Channel Catfish. (iowadnr.gov)
- Additionally, Sterlet, Siberian Sturgeon, Grass Carp, Channel Catfish and Brown Bullhead are also included in the keys to species (though not illustrated) because they may be encountered in fresh and estuarine waters within the British Isles. (nhbs.com)
- Channel catfish are the most commonly caught freshwater fish in the country. (sandiegoreader.com)
- Late afternoons into the night are more active hours for the mostly nocturnal feeders, and this weekend Lake Jennings will kick off their night-fishing season with 2,000 pounds of stocked channel catfish. (sandiegoreader.com)
- Shad make great bait for catching Channel Catfish. (iowadnr.gov)
- When anglers were asked to "name the fish you prefer to catch in freshwater in Texas", they chose largemouth bass three to one over striped bass, four to one over white bass, nearly five to one over channel catfish, and nearly ten to one over flathead catfish and white crappie. (bassonline.com)
- Species tested included golden shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas), fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas), white sucker (Catostomus commersoni), bigmouth buffalo (Ictiobus cyprinellus), channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), hybrid striped bass (Morone chrysops x M. saxatilis), bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), yellow perch (Perca flavescens), and freshwater drum (Aplodinotus grunniens). (umass.edu)
- Additional tests were undertaken with three species of fish to assess the effect of longer durations of impingement on survival, injury, and scale-loss: channel catfish, fathead minnow, and golden shiner. (umass.edu)
- With channel catfish, no mortality or injury were observed among the treatment fish. (umass.edu)
Carp10
- Finally, some anatomical and functional comparisons are made for four species of fish with distinctly different feeding habits: carp (plant-oriented omnivore), catfish (animal-oriented omnivore), milkfish (specialized microplanktivore), and rainbow trout (carnivore). (fao.org)
- Varieties of freshwater fish such as trout, catfish and carp frequent these areas as well as animals such as beavers and otters, which create their homes in the water bodies. (gardenguides.com)
- It cited a study from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau that revealed tilapia and seven other fish species-Manila sea catfish, bighead carp, Indo-Pacific tarpon, snakehead murrel, snakeskin gourami, bluespot mullet and janitor fish-had been living in Pasig River since 2009. (interaksyon.com)
- Freshwater bottom-feeders like catfish and carp are also attracted to cut fishing baits (cut-up bait fish) and prepared baits called dough balls. (takemefishing.org)
- Catfish and carp bite on cut fishing bait. (takemefishing.org)
- They're commercially made, come in a can and are labeled for specific fish, such as trout, pan fish, catfish and carp. (takemefishing.org)
- There have been many types of Asian Carp found in freshwater biomes in the U.S. These carp have depleted food sources and competed with indigenous fish species. (prezi.com)
- The imported grass carp is one of the few large fish that are primarily herbivorous. (visitflorida.com)
- About 2 200 tonnes of farmed fishes were produced in 2016, dominated by tilapia and common carp grown from earthen ponds. (fao.org)
- They have evolved from the spiny ray fish, alongside the catfish, bass, and carp. (smore.com)
South America12
- There are more species of catfishes in South America than anywhere else, and some of these latter are among the world's largest too. (blogspot.com)
- In Europe, the giant wels catfish Siluris glanis often been accused (unjustly or otherwise) of swallowing people, but even if this aspect is wholly folkloric, the concept of a giant catfish existing in South America is by no means impossible. (blogspot.com)
- The Farlowella Catfish, originates from the lakes and rivers of South America, and has a very long and slender body. (liveaquaria.com)
- By contrast the brackish water fishes of South America are much less familiar. (tropicalfishfinder.co.uk)
- Besides the various tetras and catfish South America is so famous for, it's also home to various livebearers as well, and some of these, including Guppies, Limias and especially Mollies can do rather better in slightly brackish water than plain freshwater. (tropicalfishfinder.co.uk)
- Catfish are most diverse in tropical South America, Africa and Asia. (jouwweb.nl)
- More of its species are found in South America, Australia, United States and China. (wordpress.com)
- Callichthyids are armored catfishes living in South America, and are found in most of its freshwater environments. (tolweb.org)
- Some species are so common in some parts of South America, that they are fished commercially as food fishes. (tolweb.org)
- Many species are found in the rivers and floodplain areas of the Amazon Basin , but there are also species elsewhere in tropical South America, as well as two species, A. centrolepis and A. chagresi in Panama . (wikipedia.org)
- Because of its importance as a game fish, the species has been introduced into many other areas worldwide, including nearly all of Mexico and south into Central and South America. (bassonline.com)
- However, farmed fish are relatively understudied, as are specific seafood items and seafood imports from Asia and South America. (pubmedcentralcanada.ca)
Clarias3
- Another is a male forest fighting fish which carries eggs in its mouth (Betta pugnax) and a forest-walking catfish that breathes in water and on land (Clarias leiacanthus). (straitstimes.com)
- walking catfish ( Clarias batrachus ) (Sahoo et al. (fda.gov)
- A seven-week feeding trial was conducted to examine the possibility of replacing fish meal with earthworm meal in the diets of the African catfish, Clarias gariepinus fry. (academicjournals.org)
Aquarium15
- To many, aquarium fishes provide a personal challenge, allowing them to test their ability to keep a small section of the natural environment in their homes. (rincondelvago.com)
- Interest in aquarium fishes and sportfishing support multimillion-dollar industries throughout the world. (rincondelvago.com)
- The Use of salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) in the freshwater aquarium or pond. (monsterfishkeepers.com)
- In general aquarium and pond practice, where one is working only with freshwater fishes, the problems associated with osmoregulatory stress are essentially nil and therefore of little concern. (monsterfishkeepers.com)
- Ordinarily, they do not consume freshwater aquarium plants unless they are taxed for algae, which could put Hygrophila and similar plants on their menu. (homeaquaria.com)
- Freshwater Aquarium Snails: Pests or Pets? (homeaquaria.com)
- Below is a list of the best fish, snails, and shrimps for removing algae from your aquarium. (fishtankmaster.com)
- They make a wonderful addition to any freshwater, peaceful community aquarium. (liveaquaria.com)
- A 50 gallon aquarium or larger is recommended for this species. (liveaquaria.com)
- Before buying fish, find out whether they are suited to the pH conditions of your aquarium. (practicalfishkeeping.co.uk)
- These animated fish are the right fit for 3 types of tanks: they put on a powerful display in a species-only aquarium, are animated companions to similarly-sized community fish and are excellent dither fish, providing security in cichlid tanks. (badmanstropicalfish.com)
- It is an aquarium fish. (wordpress.com)
- It is seen as aquarium fish. (wordpress.com)
- This shrimp does not breed in a freshwater aquarium environment, so if you're looking for a creature that you will be able to breed, this unfortunately is not the right choice for you. (iere.org)
- The walking catfish was imported to Florida, reportedly from Thailand, in the early 1960s for the aquarium trade. (bassonline.com)
Wels9
- Wels catfish, which are native to Eastern Europe, can grow up to 10 feet long. (nationalgeographic.com)
- On a small island below, in the Tarn River, pigeons wandered about, oblivious to the group of wels catfish moving near the gravel bank. (nationalgeographic.com)
- At the time, almost a decade ago, little was known about the wels (also known as European) catfish in Western Europe, where it was introduced by anglers in the 1970s. (nationalgeographic.com)
- In its native habitat, where the animal is both fished and farmed for food, the wels catfish is not considered a problem species. (nationalgeographic.com)
- Like many invasive species , wels catfish thrive in rivers that have been altered by humans, where high water temperatures and low oxygen levels may have pushed out native species. (nationalgeographic.com)
- Wels catfish encircle a small island in the Tarn River, preparing to grab unsuspecting pigeons. (nationalgeographic.com)
- Like all catfishes, wels have highly developed senses, particularly in detecting prey vibrations. (nationalgeographic.com)
- In the same river, wels catfish have also learned to target spawning Allis shad at the river's surface at nighttime, when the fish are preoccupied in their courtship displays, according to a study published in November 2020. (nationalgeographic.com)
- Scientific name of Wels catfish is Silurus glanis. (wordpress.com)
Cichlid4
- There are other examples of large, invasive fish disrupting freshwater ecosystems: the Nile perch, whose introduction as a game fish into Lake Victoria and other East African lakes in the 1960s resulted in the collapse of at least 200 native cichlid fish species by the 1980s. (nationalgeographic.com)
- Nerite Snails are easy targets for large predatory fish, such as Cichlid and Loaches, measuring around 3cm when fully grown, so we do not advise keeping them with aggressive fish. (fishtankmaster.com)
- Another option would be as members in a community tank with fish unintimidated by their busy nature and yet still non-aggressive themselves think similarly-sized fishes in the barb, catfish, characin, cichlid, cyprinid and loach families. (badmanstropicalfish.com)
- Common name for nearly a hundred species of cichlid fish. (wholey.com)
Aquariums5
- Millions of people keep live fishes in home aquariums for the simple pleasure of observing the beauty and behaviour of animals otherwise unfamiliar to them. (rincondelvago.com)
- Nerite Snails eat every type of algae, including the algae that is harder to eradicate from freshwater aquariums such as Green Spot and Green Beard Algae. (fishtankmaster.com)
- This peaceful catfish does well in aquariums 30 gallons or larger. (liveaquaria.com)
- The Striped Raphael Catfish does equally well in community aquariums with peaceful inhabitants and aquariums housing larger more aggressive fish. (liveaquaria.com)
- The ideal pH level of freshwater aquariums is between 6.5 and 7.5. (petstation.com)
Often have mixed trypanosome infections2
- Trypanosomes found in fish blood smears and leech samples were highly pleomorphic, in agreement with sequence data suggesting that catfishes and leeches often have mixed trypanosome infections. (nih.gov)
- Sequencing data suggested that Brazilian catfish often have mixed trypanosome infections, highlighting the importance of molecular characterization to identify trypanosome species in fishes and leeches. (biomedcentral.com)
Gills7
- From gills fish developed swim bladders, which then gave rise to lungs, allowing creatures to walk onto the land. (apologeticspress.org)
- Infected fish often exhibit external lesions on the body surface, gills and fins [ 2 ], but during some outbreaks bacteria can be isolated from moribund fish that exhibit no external signs of infection. (biomedcentral.com)
- Most fish have scales and breathe with gills. (visitflorida.com)
- The gills are the breathing apparatus of fish and are highly vascularized, which gives them their bright red color. (visitflorida.com)
- Surprisingly enough there are fishes without true fins or scales whose respiration does not rely mainly on 'gills', and those that spend a great deal of time out of the water. (northtexasreeffanatics.org)
- The gills of anaemic fish are pale, unlike those of healthy fish which are bright red. (practicalfishkeeping.co.uk)
- The gills, whose function it is as part of the respiratory system is to filter oxygen out of the water for the fish to use to breathe, then oxygenate the blood and it moves from there to the tissues of the organism. (smore.com)
Bony fish2
- Scales in most bony fish -- most freshwater fish other than gar that have ganoid scales, and catfish which have no scales -- are either ctenoid or cycloid. (visitflorida.com)
- Most of the fishes are hagfish, cartilaginous, bony fish and lampreys. (wordpress.com)
Ecology6
- and 4) ecology of freshwater fishes was evaluated. (lankalibrary.com)
- For the vast majority of these species, we know next to nothing about their ecology and population dynamics, or the extent to which changes in the physical environment of Illinois have altered their distributions. (illinois.edu)
- Thus, biodiversity research at the Survey continues to emphasize inventories of the flora and fauna of Illinois, monitoring changes in the Illinois biota over time, and studies of the ecology of individual species and natural communities, especially those known to be in decline. (illinois.edu)
- Individual projects varied in scale from detailed studies of the ecology of individual species or populations of special concern (e.g., the eastern massasauga rattlesnake) to statewide monitoring involving many plant and animal taxa (e.g., the Critical Trends Assessment Project). (illinois.edu)
- For example, the readiness of many fishes to acclimate to captivity has allowed biologists to study behaviour, physiology, and even ecology under relatively natural conditions. (rincondelvago.com)
- These have altered the ecology of the fish resources with the disappearance of some species and dominance of others. (academicjournals.org)
Siamese Algae Eaters2
- Siamese algae eaters are one of the best fish for removing algae, as they feed on a range of different kinds of algae. (fishtankmaster.com)
- Otos are a schooling fish and should be kept in groups of at least 5, unlike the previously mentioned Twig Catfish and Siamese Algae Eaters. (fishtankmaster.com)
Anglers11
- In the United States, they are the most fished catfish species with approximately 8 million anglers targeting them per year. (wikipedia.org)
- Get fishing tips and tricks and read personal stories from anglers who live and breathe fishing and boating. (takemefishing.org)
- Other anglers, hoping for the opportunity to catch such a huge fish, did the same in rivers in other countries, and the species proliferated. (nationalgeographic.com)
- Like the other catfish species in Iowa, these fish are highly sought after by anglers. (iowadnr.gov)
- And as most anglers already know, there are a variety of freshwater fish that make a welcome addition to any table. (usangler.com)
- Anglers should be careful not to rub this "slime" off when handling a fish that is to be released. (visitflorida.com)
- Catfish have notably hard, sharp fins of which anglers should be wary. (visitflorida.com)
- However, anglers are not required to kill snakeheads, so long as they are immediately released back into the body of water from which they came. (chesapeakebay.net)
- Angler expectations are a critical factor in determining the objective of a fishery, but expectations often vary between anglers, water bodies, and geographical regions. (myfwc.com)
- 2008). Voluntary release rates and exploitation rates of largemouth bass in small lakes (less than 1,000 acres) is an important consideration, since most studies evaluating this have been on large water bodies that receive a high percentage of fishing effort from tournament anglers. (myfwc.com)
- By lowering the rod tip and waiting only until the slack is out of the line before setting the hook, anglers greatly lessen the chance of injury to the fish due to deep hooking. (myfwc.com)
Trout6
- Many species of saltwater fish like sea trout, bluefish and sailfish are attracted to this type of freshwater bait. (takemefishing.org)
- Ideal for pan fish, sunfish and trout , grubs and meal worms are used often as live freshwater bait and are readily available from tackle and bait shops. (takemefishing.org)
- Ants, beetles, grasshoppers, crickets and caterpillars are ideal to use as live freshwater fishing bait for catching pan fish, sunfish and trout. (takemefishing.org)
- Target popular species like Bass, Walleye, Trout, Catfish, Pike and Panfish in any body of water they're in. (tailoredtackle.com)
- In larger lakes and reservoirs, adult bass occupy deeper water than younger fish, and shift to a diet consisting almost entirely of smaller fish like shad, trout, ciscoes, shiners, and sunfish. (bassonline.com)
- Also known as the Mediterranean Seabass, this fish tastes surprisingly like red snapper and is similar in appearance and size to a medium-sized trout. (wholey.com)
Populations12
- Aging fish populations takes special scientific equipment and lots of practice. (takemefishing.org)
- There, populations appear to have remained relatively stable for decades, with little evidence of excessive predation on other native fish. (nationalgeographic.com)
- The cumulative effects of these factors could lead to a collapse of fish populations in another 10 years," warns Santoul. (nationalgeographic.com)
- The number of spots on the silver-grey body varies greatly between populations. (theaquariumwiki.com)
- The main purpose of the present study was to develop a reliable, feasible genetic protocol for future studies on European catfish populations and broodstocks in Poland. (worldwidescience.org)
- Establish customized harvest regulations to manage black bass populations at selected water bodies. (myfwc.com)
- These lampreys live in balance with their natural food chain and don't deplete fish populations. (lake-link.com)
- Because of lower large fish populations, small fish, like the alewife, were able to increase in numbers. (lake-link.com)
- Ongoing control efforts have resulted in a 90% reduction of sea lamprey populations in most areas, creating a healthy environment for fish survival and spawning. (lake-link.com)
- Dense shad populations provide considerable forage as young for other predatory fishes, and their schooling behavior during the first year make them easy prey for larger fish. (iowadnr.gov)
- The two species obtained from wild populations (fathead minnow and white sucker) exhibited higher injury rates, in both the test and control fish, than the other species tested. (umass.edu)
- But the populations of these fish have seriously declined due to over exploitation and various ecological changes in its natural habitat setting. (omicsonline.org)
Shrimps3
- They come in a variety of species, including shrimps, snails and algae-consuming fish. (homeaquaria.com)
- This method uses fish, snails or shrimps to take care of the ever-growing algae. (fishtankmaster.com)
- These include at least 30 species of freshwater fish and more than 10 species of freshwater crabs and shrimps. (straitstimes.com)
Plecos4
- The 'Plecos' from the Far East, variously labeled Hong Kong or Borneo Plecostomus are better known as River Loaches, family Balitoridae (formerly Homalopteridae), and are more closely related to true Loaches (family Cobitidae) than catfishes. (wetwebmedia.com)
- Zebra plecos are a hardy kind of fish, but this does not mean that they are altogether undemanding. (inlandaquatics.com)
- Can be kept with larger species of Plecos and Thorny Catfish , and larger Cichlids . (theaquariumwiki.com)
- Generally, people mix community species like Corydoras catfish or plecos with tetras. (petmd.com)
Cichlids7
- Be mindful that most Cichlids and Loaches will eat Ramshorn snails, but these types of freshwater fish can be temporarily removed from the tank. (homeaquaria.com)
- Their aggression can be a good thing, on the other hand, as they are one of the only algae eaters who can share a tank with large and semi-aggressive fish such as cichlids. (fishtankmaster.com)
- Twig Catfish are docile, so are compatible with peaceful species such as tetras and livebearers, although cichlids and bigger fish may intimidate them. (fishtankmaster.com)
- Otos usually live happily with most fish species, but bear in mind that Cichlids and Angelfish are known to attack them as they are so small. (fishtankmaster.com)
- Also of importance: Avoiding carnivorous species, such as like cichlids and snakeheads. (petmd.com)
- Hard water fish--as we term those species such as livebearers, rift lake cichlids, and some of the atherinids, cyprinids and catfish-can withstand higher TDS than soft water fish. (tropicalfishkeeping.com)
- This constant whirl of movement from dither fish has a calming effect that reassures the cichlids they're safe and free from predation. (badmanstropicalfish.com)
Largest freshwater fish6
- The continent's largest freshwater fish, native to Eastern Europe, is an invasive species that threatens native fish already in decline. (nationalgeographic.com)
- The first time Frédéric Santoul witnessed the voracious feeding habits of Europe's largest freshwater fish , he was standing on a medieval bridge in Albi, a town in southern France . (nationalgeographic.com)
- Growing up to eight feet long and five hundred pounds, the paiche is the largest scaled fish in the Amazon and one of the largest freshwater fish on earth. (believermag.com)
- Full Text Available European catfish, Silurus glanis L., is the second largest freshwater fish in Europe. (worldwidescience.org)
- Officially, the largest specimen of freshwater fish on record is a 15 ft European catfish Silurus glanis , caught in Russia's Dniepper River sometime prior to the mid-1800s (though this species as a whole is generally shorter than the pa beuk, officially deemed to be the world's largest freshwater fish). (blogspot.com)
- The giant catfish, believed to be the largest freshwater fish ever found, was caught along the Mekong River, home to more species of massive fish than any river on Earth. (blogspot.com)
Barbels8
- The new species differs from its three congeners in the elongate eel-like body, the short barbels, and the small caudal fin, continuous with the body, among other traits of internal anatomy. (scielo.br)
- dorso-ventrally (top to bottom) flattened, with underslung sucking mouths surrounding fleshy lips bearing reduced barbels, and spiny body armor ('loricar' means armored). (wetwebmedia.com)
- Usually, they have two pairs of barbels , maxillary barbels and one pair of chin barbels, though adult Mekong giant catfish have only maxillary barbels. (eol.org)
- Catfish may have up to four pairs of barbels: nasal, maxillary (on each side of the mouse), and two pairs of chin barbels, although pairs of barbels may be absent, depending on the species. (jouwweb.nl)
- Because theri barbels are more important in detecting food, the eyes on catfish are generally small. (jouwweb.nl)
- Description Shape deep-bodied species win a pointed head no barbels. (gibellaquarium.us)
- The name means flat-whiskered catfish in English, and the long, ribbon-like barbels attest to the accuracy of the name. (acuteangling.com)
- A freshwater or marine fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth. (wholey.com)
Commonly11
- Arius manillensis, commonly known as the Manila Sea Catfish, is an endemic marine fish found off of the coast of Luzon Island in the Philippines. (worldatlas.com)
- Synchiropus picturatus, commonly known as the picturesque dragonet, is a brightly colored fish of the Dragonet Family. (worldatlas.com)
- The most commonly kept types of live-bearing fish are guppies, platies, swordtails and mollies. (hubpages.com)
- The Guppy ( Poecilia reticulata ) is probably the most commonly kept and widely known tropical fish in the world. (hubpages.com)
- Otocinclus affinis Steindachner 1877, the Golden Otocinclus, is probably the most commonly imported species (out of southeastern Brazil, near Rio de Janiero). (wetwebmedia.com)
- This fish has the deep and laterally compressed body that is commonly associated with panfish. (calvertmarinemuseum.com)
- Even though adult nematodes are typically found in fish intestinal tracts, adult and other life stages can be found in almost any organ, as stated earlier, but they are, secondarily, most commonly present in muscle, the liver, and tissues surrounding the internal organs. (ufl.edu)
- More commonly, the pH fall is gradual, causing fish to secrete excess mucus, evident as a slimy-skin appearance. (practicalfishkeeping.co.uk)
- OVAPRIM has been shown to be effective and safe in numerous ornamental finfish species in the refereed scientific literature (II.B.). In addition, OVAPRIM has a 20 year history of safe and effective use in a wide variety of ornamental finfish species, representing groups commonly raised by U.S. ornamental fish producers. (fda.gov)
- Unlike other loricariids which commonly grow to over a foot long, the bristlenose pleco may only grow to half the size, this makes it a suitable species for the smaller tank. (wikipedia.org)
- The dwarf gourami is a territorial species that will commonly chase other fish away from its established niche. (petstation.com)
Nocturnal3
- Catfish are nocturnal (activities carried out at night) as well as other generally catfish. (blogspot.com)
- The fish are random, nocturnal group spawners with no care given to the young. (iowadnr.gov)
- Since the Striped Raphael Catfish is nocturnal be sure to provide ample daytime refuge. (liveaquaria.com)
Streams5
- This concept of biodiversity, propagated in the popular media, may cause many of us to forget the diverse assemblages of species present in our own prairies, forests, wetlands, streams, and lakes. (illinois.edu)
- Primarily a 'big river' fish species, no fish have been collected from any of the interior streams, although this fish might live in the lower Des Moines River. (iowadnr.gov)
- These are the natural freshwater streams. (straitstimes.com)
- Only a few tough, adaptable native species such as the whitespot can be found in these rural streams, but the majority of the species are introduced or are exotic species that are more adapted to such environmental conditions. (straitstimes.com)
- These are artificial freshwater streams that are found all over Singapore. (straitstimes.com)
Brackish water5
- Occurs in high estuary (freshwater tidal zone) as juveniles, moving to brackish water as sub-adults, and finally as adults to river mouths and inshore areas (Ref. 12693 ). (fishbase.org)
- As a hardy species they can survive in brackish water and are easy to farm. (sandiegoreader.com)
- The brackish water fishes of Southeast Asia include such popular and widely-sold species as Monos, Scats, Archerfish and Knight Gobies. (tropicalfishfinder.co.uk)
- Or rather, while some are infrequently traded, others are simply not recognised as being brackish water fishes. (tropicalfishfinder.co.uk)
- If kept in plain freshwater this species tends to be sensitive to opportunistic infections, a common trait among brackish water fishes, but kept at around SG 1.003 it is extremely hardy. (tropicalfishfinder.co.uk)
Algae Eaters3
- Algae eaters are a great addition in a freshwater tank to help control and reduce unsightly and potentially damaging algae prorogation. (homeaquaria.com)
- Certain algae-eaters prefer certain types of algae, so with a mix of species you can ensure that all or most of the algae presence can be controlled. (homeaquaria.com)
- The Twig Catfish does need more specialized attention compared with other algae-eaters. (fishtankmaster.com)
Parasitic3
- Picturesque dragonet has thick slime on its body which harbors many parasitic infections. (worldatlas.com)
- For example, the jawless fishes (agnathans) are the only fishes that have a suctorial, or filter-feeding, mouth, a feature which makes them dependent on an essentially parasitic way of life. (rincondelvago.com)
- This parasitic fish attach themselves to popular gamefish and effectively destroy them. (lake-link.com)
Classification4
- Fish Classification" In The Canadian Encyclopedia. (thecanadianencyclopedia.com)
- The classification of fishes has undergone much change over the last few decades, and further changes are expected, partly because so many groups are poorly known. (thecanadianencyclopedia.com)
- The major classes of living fishes-arranged in accordance with the complete Annotated classification (see outline)-are treated individually. (rincondelvago.com)
- The classification, or more accurately, identification of these catfishes in the pet-fish industry is often erroneous, but should not worry the hobbyist unduly. (wetwebmedia.com)
Ponds4
- Many species of algae live in these water bodies, which can vary greatly in size, with ponds typically being smaller than lakes. (gardenguides.com)
- Many of the plants and animals in these areas are also present in freshwater lakes and ponds. (gardenguides.com)
- sometimes abundant in small deeper ponds without normal complement of native fishes. (bassonline.com)
- In response, fish farmers have had to erect fences to protect ponds. (bassonline.com)
Crustaceans6
- Snakeheads prefer to eat fish, but will also feed on frogs, crustaceans and small birds, mammals or reptiles. (chesapeakebay.net)
- Mostly crustaceans, worms and at times fishes. (calvertmarinemuseum.com)
- It is mostly night hunter and feeds on small fish like crustaceans, cephalopods and polychaetes. (wordpress.com)
- Feeds on small fishes and invertebrates, such as crustaceans. (fishbase.ca)
- General term for large marine crustaceans that have long bodies, muscular tails, and tend to live in crevices or burrows on the sea floor. (wholey.com)
- General term for decapod crustaceans with elongated bodies and ten legs. (wholey.com)
Found24
- These species and others like the colorful, picturesque dragonet have found refuge and a home in the Philippines . (worldatlas.com)
- Only rarely is there a hindgut caecum in fish comparable to that found in mammals. (fao.org)
- Evidence about snakeheads, catfish and eels were found in a prehistoric site at Wilpattu in Sri Lanka (Deraniyagala 1952). (lankalibrary.com)
- Many new species are described every year, and if we use the same species concept as the above figure reflects, then there may be an estimated 32 500 species alive today (some estimated 4500 are yet to be found and described). (thecanadianencyclopedia.com)
- Catfish age is found by the removal of one pectoral spine, which soon heals. (takemefishing.org)
- Generally, tilapia fish species was found to be the richest in fatty acid composition. (scielo.org.za)
- The northern stargazer ( Astroscopus guttatus ) is a fish that can be found on the eastern shores of the United States between New York and North Carolina. (worldatlas.com)
- The fish can be found at depths of up to 120 feet. (worldatlas.com)
- The electric catfish are found in the tropical regions of Africa and in the Nile River. (worldatlas.com)
- It is an invasive species that can be found in Maryland and Virginia. (chesapeakebay.net)
- Only a few of the tougher native species such as the white spot can be found here, but the majority are introduced species, such as pet fish released by their owners. (straitstimes.com)
- One method of capturing Hags is to fill a steel drum with fish heads and/or other offal, puncture this drum and lower it over a boat side on the continental shelf where these fishes are found. (northtexasreeffanatics.org)
- Found in marine, freshwater, brackish. (calvertmarinemuseum.com)
- It is important to recognize the distinguishable features of Sea Lamprey because there are several native freshwater lamprey species found in the Great Lakes region. (lake-link.com)
- Multiply that times 22,000 lamprey found in just one river and you have a lot of dead fish. (lake-link.com)
- Adult nematodes are typically found in fish digestive tracts. (ufl.edu)
- However, depending upon the species of nematode and the species of infected fish, adult and other life stages of nematodes can be found in almost any part of the fish, including the coelomic (body) cavity, internal organs, the swim bladder, deeper layers of the skin or fins, and external muscle layers. (ufl.edu)
- They are found in freshwater environments of all kinds, though most inhabit swallow, running water. (jouwweb.nl)
- Fish are the largest group of vertebrates found in both fresh and saltwater, and over 25,000 species of fish comprise about 50% of the vertebrate population. (smore.com)
- Mostly found in water bodies in Asia and Europe. (wordpress.com)
- This fish is mostly found in Lake Constance. (wordpress.com)
- Although the largemouth bass is by far our most common black bass, other species are found in Florida. (myfwc.com)
- The 96-h median lethal salinity (MLS96 h) level of these fish was found out by exposing to saline water (0-10 ppt) in direct transfer method. (omicsonline.org)
- Officers found the naked body of the little boy at the foot of a bed, his head in a nearby trash bag. (blogspot.com)
Lakes8
- In Canada, the species is largely, though not exclusively, limited to the Great Lakes watershed from Lake Nipigon southward. (wikipedia.org)
- Many lakes don't allow the use of rough fish minnows as freshwater bait because rough fish can take over a lake and starve-out the game fish. (takemefishing.org)
- When they first arrived on the Great Lakes scene, they killed large numbers of predatory sport fish. (lake-link.com)
- The lamprey invasion made it hard on the people who fished the Great Lakes to make a living. (lake-link.com)
- It lives in freshwater lakes with submerged vegetation. (smore.com)
- At that time, eradication of the entire fish population and game fish species restocking, particularly in small lakes is the only way to restore acceptable fishing. (iowadnr.gov)
- Nile perch (Lates niloticus) is a high-value freshwater fish of great social economic importance in Africa's great lakes region. (academicjournals.org)
- A weedless "Texas- or Carolina-rigged" worm is effective for fishing Florida lakes with heavy plant cover. (myfwc.com)
Striped bass2
- Because of PCB contamination, the New York State Health Department advises people not to eat some species, like river catfish, and to eat other species, like striped bass, no more than once a month. (nytimes.com)
- Other fish have less obvious teeth, such as the cardiform teeth in catfish which feel like a roughened area at the front of the mouth, or vomerine teeth that are tiny patches of teeth, for example, in the roof of a striped bass' mouth. (myfwc.com)
Fins8
- The spotted bullhead, Ameiurus serracanthus, also has a mottled or spotted body, but its dorsal, caudal, and anal fins have dark or black margins. (outdooralabama.com)
- Fish are animals that are cold-blooded and have fins and a backbone. (visitflorida.com)
- Fins are appendages used by the fish to maintain position, move, steer and stop. (visitflorida.com)
- They are either single fins along the centerline of the fish, such as the dorsal (back) fins, caudal (tail) fin and anal fin, or paired fins, which include the pectoral (chest) and pelvic (hip) fins. (visitflorida.com)
- The dorsal and anal fins primarily help fish to not roll over onto their sides. (visitflorida.com)
- In many freshwater fish, the fins are supported by spines that are rigid and may be quite sharp, thus playing a defensive role. (visitflorida.com)
- Pangasiids have compressed bodies and single small adipose fins . (eol.org)
- The fins and body may have red sections or a red wash. (auburn.edu)
Mekong4
- Undertake lateral migrations from the Mekong mainstream, or other permanent water bodies, to flooded areas during the flood season and returns to the permanent water bodies at the onset of the dry season (Ref. 37770 ). (fishbase.org)
- However, old specimens of some species are entirely toothless - as in, significantly, the giant pa beuk Pangasianodon gigas of southern Asia's Mekong River. (blogspot.com)
- Among the 30-odd members of this family is the plant-eating, endangered Mekong giant catfish Pangasianodon gigas , one of the largest known freshwater fish. (eol.org)
- Project members determined that this new catch was 11 pounds heavier than the previous record holder - another Mekong catfish. (blogspot.com)
Walleye1
- Leeches are excellent live freshwater fishing bait for walleye and northern pike and are readily available from bait shops. (takemefishing.org)
Behavior3
- I knew that killer whales can beach themselves [to catch seals], but I had never seen that kind of behavior with fish," says Santoul, a fish ecologist at the University of Toulouse, who spent the rest of the summer documenting the phenomenon. (nationalgeographic.com)
- As in terrestrial pets, fish behavior can be a sign of trouble and a cause of trouble. (petstation.com)
- The most common problem behavior reported in pet fish is undesirable aggression. (petstation.com)
Invasive16
- As with a number of other geographically isolated islands, Hawaii has problems with invasive species negatively affecting the natural biodiversity of the islands. (wikipedia.org)
- Another example of an invasive species introduced in the 19th century is the fire tree, which is a small shrub that was brought from the Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands as an ornamental plant or for firewood. (wikipedia.org)
- Invasive species often carry new diseases for native species. (wikipedia.org)
- For example, the strawberry guava tree is one of Hawaii's worst invasive species. (wikipedia.org)
- Invasive species can change the state of an environment in many ways based on how they feed and interact with their new surroundings. (wikipedia.org)
- When an invasive species is much more abundant than a native relative, they may hybridize so often that the invaders genes "flood" the native species, such that no individuals contain the entire genotype of the native species, thus effectively driving the native species to extinction. (wikipedia.org)
- For example, hybridization between Introduced mallards and the native Hawaiian duck (koloa maoli) and between the rarest European duck (the white-headed duck) and the invasive North American ruddy duck may result in the extinction of the native species. (wikipedia.org)
- Chants, ceremonies, hula, and other practices involve the use of plants (both native and Polynesian-introduced), traditional access to places of importance, and other activities that can be directly affected by invasive species. (wikipedia.org)
- Hawaii has a growing invasive species crisis affecting the islands' endangered plants and animals, overall environmental and human health, and the viability of its tourism and agriculture-based economy. (wikipedia.org)
- Invasive species occur globally, but Hawaii is more susceptible to invasive species because it is an island. (wikipedia.org)
- What Is An Invasive Species? (worldatlas.com)
- Such context will become increasingly important during this century as our global economy increases the potential for introduction of species from all over the world into Illinois [see Invasive & Exotic Species ]. (illinois.edu)
- It's one of several names used for the giant, invasive fish that, in the last forty years, has become both a plague and a blessing in this remote corner of Bolivia. (believermag.com)
- Ecological invasions are a common, even mundane phenomenon worldwide-among the many invasive species in the US are starlings, eucalyptus trees, and dandelions-but the paiche inspires a rare degree of fear and uncertainty. (believermag.com)
- Snakeheads are an invasive species that can breathe air and is known to travel short distances on land to reach new bodies of water. (chesapeakebay.net)
- In the United States, it is established in Florida and reported in California , Connecticut , Georgia, Massachusetts , and Nevada and regarded as an invasive species. (bassonline.com)
Carnivorous4
- The gut appears to shorten, for example, in fish in which the larval stage is herbivorous and the adult stage is carnivorous. (fao.org)
- A carnivorous catfish, will take meaty foods and fish, and also scavenge. (theaquariumwiki.com)
- In the present study, we established the reciprocal hybrid fish lineages derived from the parents with different feeding habits, namely, herbivorous blunt snout bream ( Megalobrama amblycephala , BSB, 2n = 48) and carnivorous topmouth culter ( Culter alburnus , TC, 2n = 48). (frontiersin.org)
- Perch are carnivorous, but some species have been know to eat zoo plankton. (smore.com)
Record Freshwater Fish1
- a list of the State Record Freshwater Fish . (outdooralabama.com)
Bait17
- The largemouth bass is the most popular freshwater game fish in the U.S. Learn more about how you can identify a largemouth bass, where to catch it and what bait and lures to use. (takemefishing.org)
- Always check local fishing regulations to make sure the freshwater fishing bait you choose is legal for the lake you're fishing. (takemefishing.org)
- and if you find your own freshwater live bait , you can save even more money. (takemefishing.org)
- For more information about the best freshwater bait to use for your target fish, check the Freshwater Fish Species section. (takemefishing.org)
- Using fish cut into pieces attracts fish in a different way than whole, live freshwater fishing bait or lures. (takemefishing.org)
- Fish that are attracted to scent are more likely to hit on cut bait. (takemefishing.org)
- You can use any caught fish, including bait fish, to make cut bait. (takemefishing.org)
- Go to the Saltwater Fishing section for information on saltwater fishing bait. (takemefishing.org)
- There is a simple rule of thumb when using leeches as live fishing bait. (takemefishing.org)
- The fancy name is prepared fishing bait. (takemefishing.org)
- Mold the stuff all the way around the fishing hook , including the barb or use it on a treble hook with a bait holder attachment. (takemefishing.org)
- Basically, minnows are baby fish and a good all-around freshwater fishing bait. (takemefishing.org)
- Bottom fish for Catfish with the Egg Sinkers and Circle Hooks with cut or dough bait on river bottoms. (tailoredtackle.com)
- How deep does the water need to be to jig or bait fish straight down? (yakangler.com)
- Its flesh, and particularly the gizzard-like stomach, are occasionally fermented for use as catfish bait. (iowadnr.gov)
- The best live bait is a golden shiner, fished under a float or free-lined. (myfwc.com)
- The juvenile largemouth bass consumes mostly small bait-fish, scuds, and insects. (bassonline.com)
Largemouth13
- And then there are the luckiest types of fish such as largemouth bass , which can be aged by collecting a few scales from a specific area. (takemefishing.org)
- The following illustration of a largemouth bass shows some of the common external features that are used to describe the differences between fish that are explained in more detail below. (visitflorida.com)
- The largemouth bass illustrated above has the typical torpedo-like (fusiform) shape associated with many fish. (visitflorida.com)
- Once a snakehead is fully mature, other fish will make up over 90% of their diet, such as largemouth bass and white perch . (chesapeakebay.net)
- The largemouth bass illustrated above has the typical torpedo-like (fusiform) shape associated with many fishes. (myfwc.com)
- 2002). However, approximately 95 percent of state fish and wildlife agencies reported an increase in voluntary release of legal-sized largemouth bass in the mid-1990s (Quinn 1996). (myfwc.com)
- This health consultation will evaluate fish tissue data from largemouth bass, buffalo, and crappie collected by the MDC and Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from Simpson Park Lake. (cdc.gov)
- Fishing regulations for the park include a daily limit of 2 largemouth or spotted bass greater than 18 inches, 4 catfish of any size, 15 crappie of any size, and 10 of all other fish combined. (cdc.gov)
- Fishing at Simpson Park Lake is considered very good for crappie and black bass (which includes largemouth bass and spotted bass), fair for catfish, poor for sunfish, and very poor for all other species. (cdc.gov)
- The largemouth bass is the best known and most popular freshwater game fish in Florida. (myfwc.com)
- The largemouth bass is by far the most sought-after fish in Texas. (bassonline.com)
- Because of the strong interest in largemouth bass fishing, there are hundreds of bass angling clubs in Texas devoted to fishing and conservation. (bassonline.com)
- Bass fishing adds greatly to the Texas economy each year and largemouth bass are highly prized for their value as food. (bassonline.com)
Crayfish1
Detritus1
- They will not pass up detritus, fish eggs and leftover food. (homeaquaria.com)
Native species6
- Oftentimes the introduced species is better equipped to survive and competes with the native species for food or other resources. (wikipedia.org)
- These interactions along with competition can limit the amount and type of resources for native species. (wikipedia.org)
- In Hawaii, the Hawaiian culture is closely connected to its environment and native species. (wikipedia.org)
- The country ought to focus on maintaining and protecting the coastline least these native species lose their homes. (worldatlas.com)
- Survey scientists are working closely with other government and private organizations to document the biota of remnant Illinois prairies and to monitor the effects of management practices, such as prescribed burning and brush removal, on native species. (illinois.edu)
- It's extended its range over a quarter of Bolivia's vast, nearly seven-hundred-thousand-acre Amazon Basin, driving native species into scarcity and jump-starting local economies in a poor region of South America's poorest nation. (believermag.com)
Eels2
- Eels and catfish have particularly well developed senses of smell. (visitflorida.com)
- As an example in the extreme, consider a hagfish (closest family to the Lampreys), Psychedelic Gobies (aka Mandarins, family Callionymidae), or some species amongst the true eels. (northtexasreeffanatics.org)
Yellow perch1
- Bluegill, golden shiner, white sucker, and yellow perch exhibited a significant decrease in mortality associated with an increase in fish length. (umass.edu)
Thrive4
- A freshwater biome is an area consisting of a set of plants and animals that live and thrive in fresh water. (gardenguides.com)
- Twig Catfish thrive in aged water of at least 70 liters that has lots of plants and bogwood. (homeaquaria.com)
- Salinity tolerance is an important consideration in the culture of marine and freshwater organisms providing information about basic culture requirements necessary for the species to thrive in captivity as well as potential applications for assessing the distribution of fish and their impact on ecosystems [ 9 , 10 ]. (omicsonline.org)
- Marine tropical fishes thrive at a pH of between 8.0 and 8.3. (petstation.com)
Small25
- For example, the biting fly in Hawaii are small, even tiny, and include many species, some of which are vectors of diseases while others bite and cause considerable nuisance and health-related problems. (wikipedia.org)
- However, a remarkably small number of species contribute greatly to the global harvest of plant crops. (scienceclarified.com)
- It only does a passable clean up job when small, becoming a plant (and fish) eater with age/growth. (wetwebmedia.com)
- For this purpose, only small-sized fishes were used since the larger ones are capable of generating painful shocks. (worldatlas.com)
- Some people like to fillet bluegill, and this technique produces small, clean pieces of fish that are perfect for pan-frying on your stove. (usangler.com)
- Catfish relatively small head, mouth situated at the tip of the head a little at the bottom (a hallmark of class catfish). (blogspot.com)
- Catfish relatively small head with a mouth situated at the tip of the head a little in the bottom it is the characteristic class of catfish. (blogspot.com)
- The ovaries occupy only a small part of the body cavity and ova are not visible to the naked eye. (thefishsite.com)
- Due to their ability to breathe out of the water, snakeheads are capable of traveling over small pieces of land and into new bodies of water. (chesapeakebay.net)
- 3) Reduces Turbulence: Especially in fast-moving fishes the drag resulting from small spaces between scales and projecting body parts accounts for considerable energy loss (up to 30% by some estimates) in locomotion. (northtexasreeffanatics.org)
- At first glance the store looks quite small, but that's deceptive, and the store actually has a surprisingly wide range of fish and dry goods on sale. (tropicalfishfinder.co.uk)
- Their body weights were divided into three groups: small, medium, and large size. (springer.com)
- Small numbers of nematodes often occur in healthy fish, but high numbers cause illness or even death. (ufl.edu)
- On the other hand, juvenile fish infected by small numbers of nematodes are more likely to show signs of illness and also have reduced growth rates. (ufl.edu)
- Be it a small glowlight tetra or a piranha, these freshwater fish have made their mark as a popular option for fish owners. (petmd.com)
- Apparently a small species with a deep body, approximately equal to head length. (sinica.edu.tw)
- It is an omnivore because it feeds on plants and other small sea animals of water bodies. (wordpress.com)
- Fishes in this family vary from small to medium-size. (tolweb.org)
- Dubey SK, Trivedi RK, Rout SK, Chand BK, Choudhury A (2014) Median Lethal Salinity (MLS 96 h ) of Two Small Indigenous Fish Species Amblypharyngodon mola and Pethia ticto from Indian Sundarban. (omicsonline.org)
- Amblypharyngodon mola and Pethia ticto are small indigenous fish species belonging to family cyprinidae and considered as primary freshwater fish widely distributed in Indian subcontinent including Sundarban region. (omicsonline.org)
- Amblypharyngodon mola and Pethia (Puntius) ticto are conspicuous member of small indigenous fish species (SIS) belonging to the family cyprinidae and considered as native primary freshwater fish species. (omicsonline.org)
- They sometimes dominate small Everglades pools during the dry season, but not necessarily to the exclusion of native fishes. (bassonline.com)
- Now fish are dying, either individually or in small groups. (petstation.com)
- Common name for a large marine fish with a small barbel on the chin. (wholey.com)
- Also known as pilchards, oily fish that are small in size but rich in unsaturated fat and nutrients. (wholey.com)
Corydoras3
- It's a member of the Callichthyidae, the same family that contains the Corydoras catfish so popular with aquarists around the world. (tropicalfishfinder.co.uk)
- Compared to Corydoras it is a much bigger (6-8 inches) catfish with a more robust build and boisterous personality. (tropicalfishfinder.co.uk)
- Some species of Corydoras reach no more than 20 mm, whereas Hoplosternum littorale , the largest species, grows up to about 160 mm of standard length. (tolweb.org)
Giant catfish1
- The European giant catfish - could 'Gums' be an undiscovered relative? (blogspot.com)
Marine fishes1
- Trypanosomes are widespread and highly prevalent in freshwater and marine fishes, including teleost and elasmobranch species. (biomedcentral.com)
Twig Catfish1
- The Twig Catfish is a delicate, suckermouth algae-eating catfish, also known as the Whiptail Catfish. (homeaquaria.com)
Jawless fishes1
- Sea lampreys are members of an ancient family of "jawless fishes" that were around before the time of the dinosaurs. (lake-link.com)
Anal fin4
- The absence of anal fin further distinguishes P. amphioxus from all other Pygidianops species except P. magoi and the presence of eyes from all except P. cuao . (scielo.br)
- They are a ray-finned type of fish with the dorsal fin having one coarse and seven soft rays, and the anal fin possessing one coarse and four soft rays. (inlandaquatics.com)
- The anal fin is very long, and its basal length is about one-third the standard length of the fish. (iowadnr.gov)
- In most fish it is immediately in front of the anal fin. (visitflorida.com)
Migratory6
- All of these studies reach the same conclusion: That the European catfishes have become a serious threat to important migratory fish," says Santoul. (nationalgeographic.com)
- It was formerly abundant near Keokuk, Iowa during the summer months but, as a migratory species, it has declined due to the construction of dams. (iowadnr.gov)
- PNG is a signatory to the Convention on the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and central Pacific Ocean and the Washington Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). (fao.org)
- Did you know that the West Indian Manatee is a migratory species? (com.es)
- Said to be migratory within freshwater systems. (acuteangling.com)
- A migratory surface-dwelling predatory fish with oily flesh, should be eaten on the day of capture. (wholey.com)
Family19
- Another native fish species in the Philippines is the sole species of Chanos chanos belonging to the Chanidae Family. (worldatlas.com)
- We will deal with these minnow-like fishes (family Cyprinidae) in a separate piece. (wetwebmedia.com)
- Systematic revision of the Asian catfish family Pangasiidae, with biological observations and descriptions of three new species. (fishbase.org)
- Bayesian length-weight: a=0.00912 (0.00445 - 0.01869), b=2.98 (2.79 - 3.17), in cm Total Length, based on LWR estimates for this species & (Sub)family-body (Ref. 93245 ). (fishbase.org)
- This species' attractive, well-defined black or brown mottling on its gray or tan body distinguishes it from most members of the bullhead family. (outdooralabama.com)
- Bayesian length-weight: a=0.00708 (0.00437 - 0.01147), b=3.18 (3.03 - 3.33), in cm Total Length, based on LWR estimates for this species & (Sub)family-body (Ref. 93245 ). (fishbase.org)
- Many of the species of this family are capable of generating electric shocks of up to 350 volts, hence the name. (worldatlas.com)
- Bayesian length-weight: a=0.00871 (0.00535 - 0.01418), b=3.15 (3.00 - 3.30), in cm Total Length, based on LWR estimates for this species & (Sub)family-body (Ref. 93245 ). (mnhn.fr)
- That lets me fry fish for the whole family or a large group of friends, and it avoids any fishy smell in the kitchen. (usangler.com)
- In Cocodrie, Louisiana, where my family had a fishing camp, there was no question that the catfish was destined for some hot oil! (usangler.com)
- 23 species in dry season, it was dominated by tembakang fish Helostoma temminckii from family Helosmatidae, Sepat siam fish Tzmbakan pectoralis from Belontiidae family, and snakehead fish Channa striata of Channidae family. (terra-media.us)
- The most widely sold in the west, the Hillstream fish of Southeast Asia (family Gyrinocheilidae), Gyrinocheilus aymonieri , is not even close in utility compared with Otocinclus . (wetwebmedia.com)
- The shark catfishes form the family Pangasiidae . (eol.org)
- drawing shows typical fish in this Family. (sinica.edu.tw)
- The fishes of the family Callichthyidae are distinguished and easily recognized by having the body almost completely protected by a bony armor composed of two longitudinal series of dermal plates. (tolweb.org)
- The Striped Raphael Catfish and other members of the Doradid family of armored catfish are often referred to as "talking catfish. (liveaquaria.com)
- Bayesian length-weight: a=0.00479 (0.00284 - 0.00808), b=3.09 (2.94 - 3.24), in cm Total Length, based on LWR estimates for this species & (Sub)family-body (Ref. 93245 ). (fishbase.ca)
- A large heavy-bodied fish of the sea bass family. (wholey.com)
- Freshwater fish of the salmon family with white, pink, or orange flesh and a delicate flavor. (wholey.com)
Popular freshwater1
- Designed by fishing guides to give you the most popular freshwater fishing rigs and lures throughout the US, you're going to start catching more fish. (tailoredtackle.com)
Bluegill5
- Fun to catch, and plentiful nearly anywhere east of the Rocky Mountains, bluegill are popular at fish fries from northern Michigan to southern Louisiana. (usangler.com)
- Check out our bluegill fishing tips ! (usangler.com)
- My personal favorite way to serve bluegill leaves the bodies intact. (usangler.com)
- Velocity was a significant factor in predicting the mortality of bluegill, but no other species (see Table below). (umass.edu)
- The 2 and 3 ft/sec treatments showed significantly more scale-loss than the control, but the 1 ft/sec treatment did not in four of the six species exhibiting a velocity effect: bigmouth buffalo, bluegill, freshwater drum, and white sucker. (umass.edu)
Dorsal6
- For still fishing with a bobber, hook the minnow through the back just above the dorsal fin. (takemefishing.org)
- Dorsal fin has a radius which turns into a hard serrated catfish and large on the back. (blogspot.com)
- Fish such as catfish have another fleshy lobe behind the dorsal fin called an adipose (fat) fin that is not illustrated here. (visitflorida.com)
- Fishes such as catfish have another fleshy lobe behind the dorsal fin, called an adipose (fat) fin that is not illustrated here. (myfwc.com)
- When the professor and students scrutinised them closely through binoculars, they discovered to their astonishment that they were enormous salmon-like fishes, whose heads, tails, and spiny dorsal rays could all be clearly discerned. (blogspot.com)
- Strong venomous dorsal and pectoral spines provide protection for the fish (Ref. 43081 ). (fishbase.se)
Teleostei3
- Dahanukar N, Raghavan R, Ali A, Britz R (2016) Amblyceps accari , a new species of torrent catfish (Teleostei: Amblycipitidae) from the Western Ghats of India. (springer.com)
- Humtsoe LN, Bordoloi S (2009) Study on the torrential catfish Amblyceps apangi Nath & Dey 1989 (Teleostei: Amblycipitidae) from Wokha district, Nagaland. (springer.com)
- Ng HH, Wright JJ (2010) Amblyceps cerinum , a new catfish (Teleostei: Amblycipitidae) from northeastern India. (springer.com)
Trypanosome species1
- To date, all South American fish trypanosome species identified have been based on unreliable morphological parameters. (nih.gov)
Scales9
- Modern fish of this class lack a swim bladder, and their scales and teeth are made up of the same placoid material. (rincondelvago.com)
- Unlike those of the cartilaginous fishes, the scales of bony fishes, when present, grow throughout life and are made up of thin, overlapping plates of bone. (rincondelvago.com)
- Rather than the typical scales, catfish sport leathery skin that needs to be stripped or filleted from the flesh. (usangler.com)
- Catfish do not have scales. (blogspot.com)
- Its torpedo-shaped body is covered in glossy black scales, while its head is plated in armor the color of moss. (believermag.com)
- Bass and most other fish with spines have ctenoid scales composed of connective tissue covered with calcium. (visitflorida.com)
- Scales in most bony fishes (most freshwater fishes other than gar that have ganoid scales, and catfish which have no scales) are either ctenoid or cycloid. (myfwc.com)
- Usually fishes with poorly developed scales are more slimy, for example, Characins (some known as Tetras) and their relatives. (northtexasreeffanatics.org)
- Body scales are cycloid with no lateral line present. (iowadnr.gov)