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List of freshwater aquarium fish species

List of freshwater aquarium fish species is a biology topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand List of freshwater aquarium fish species rather than just read about it. In short: A vast number of freshwater species have successfully adapted to live in aquariums. This list gives some examples of the most common species found in home aquariums organized by phylogeny.

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Reference excerpt

A vast number of freshwater species have successfully adapted to live in aquariums. This list gives some examples of the most common species found in home aquariums organized by phylogeny.

Rays (Batomorphi)

Stingrays (Order Myliobatiformes)

Lungfish (Dipnoi)

Bichirs and Reedfish (Polypteriformes)

Paddlefish and Sturgeons (Acipenseriformes)

Bowfins and gars (Holostei)

Bowfins (Order Amiiformes)

Gars (Order Lepisosteiformes)

Basal freshwater fish

Osteoglossiformes

True Eels (Anguilliformes)

Most freshwater fish (Otocephala)

Milkfish (Gonorynchiformes)

Cypriniformes

Tetras, hatchetfish, pencilfish, piranhas, etc (Characiformes)

Tetras

Hatchetfish

Pencil fishes

Serrasalminae (pacus, piranhas, and silver dollars)

Other Characins

Knifefish and electric eels (Gymnotiformes)

Catfish (Siluriformes)

Armored catfish including Aspidoras, Brochis, Callichthys, and Corydoras

Armored suckermouth catfish (plecos, oto, and whiptail)

Long-whiskered catfish

Squeakers and upside-down catfish

Other catfish

Cichlids

Cyprinids

Loaches

Live-bearers

Killifish

Labyrinth fish

Euteleostei

Protacanthopterygii

Rainbowfish

Gobies and sleepers

See also List of aquarium fish by scientific name List of brackish aquarium fish species List of fish common names List of freshwater aquarium amphibian species List of freshwater aquarium invertebrate species List of freshwater aquarium plant species List of marine aquarium fish species List of marine aquarium invertebrate species

Sources

Alderton, D. (2005). Encyclopedia of Aquarium and Pond Fish. Dorling Kindersley. Jennings, G. (2006). 500 Aquarium Fish: A Visual Reference to the Most Popular Species. Firefly Books. Sakurai, A.; Sakamoto, Y.; Mori, F. (1993). Aquarium Fish of the World: The Comprehensive Guide to 650 Species. Chronicle Books.

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A vast number of freshwater species have successfully adapted to live in aquariums. This list gives some examples of the most common species found in home aquariums organized by phylogeny.

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