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Fish Species Library
Listings by Family
Anabantoids

Bettas and Gouramis

Catfish

Catfish

Characins

Hatchetfish, Piranhas, Silver Dollars, Tetras

Cichlids

Angelfish, Cichlids, Discus

Cyprinids

Barbs, Danios, Goldfish, Koi

Livebearers

Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swords

Loaches

Loaches

Other

Other Fish, Crabs, Frogs, Shrimp

Rainbowfish

Rainbowfish

Alphabetical Lists
  • Listing by Common Name - A to K
    Profiles of freshwater fish with common names that begin with A through K. Each profile includes common and scientific name, water conditions, size of adult fish, lifespan, diet requirements, breeding type, and a photo.

  • Listing by Common Name - L to Z
    Profiles of freshwater fish with common names that begin with L through Z. Each profile includes common and scientific name, water conditions, size of adult fish, lifespan, diet requirements, breeding type, and a photo.

  • Listing by Scientific Name - A to Z
    Profiles of freshwater fish alphabetically by scientific name. Each profile includes common and scientific name, water conditions, size of adult fish, lifespan, diet requirements, breeding type, and a photo.
 
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