Eschmeyer’s Scorpionfish

Fish > Scorpionfish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Eschmeyer’s ScorpionfishScientific Name: Rhinopias eschmeyeriCategory: FishSubcategory: ScorpionfishSize: Total length: 6.0–8.5 in (15–22 cm); max reported length: 9.0 in (23 cm)Weight: 8.0–14.0 oz (220–400 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in...

Golden Nugget Pleco

Fish > Catfish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Golden Nugget PlecoScientific Name: Baryancistrus xanthellusCategory: FishSubcategory: CatfishSize: Standard length: 6.0–9.0 in (15–23 cm); reaches 10+ in (25 cm) in deep river channelsWeight: 7.0–12.0 oz (200–340 g)Lifespan: 10–15 years in...

Psychedelic Frogfish

Fish > Frogfish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Psychedelic FrogfishScientific Name: Histiophryne psychedelicaCategory: FishSubcategory: FrogfishSize: Standard length: 2.5–3.6 in (6.5–9.2 cm)Weight: 1.5–3.2 oz (42–90 g)Lifespan: 3–6 years in sheltered coastal coral rubble habitatsDiet:...

Emerald Green Corydoras

Fish > Catfish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Emerald Green CorydorasScientific Name: Corydoras equesCategory: FishSubcategory: CatfishSize: Standard length: 1.8–2.2 in (4.5–5.5 cm); Females slightly larger and rounder than malesWeight: 0.25–0.50 oz (7–14 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in pristine...

Barnes’ Garden Eel

Fish > Eels

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Barnes’ Garden EelScientific Name: Gorgasia barnesiCategory: FishSubcategory: EelsSize: Total body length: 28–39 in (70–100 cm); Body diameter: 0.3–0.5 in (8–13 mm)Weight: 1.5–3.2 oz (45–90 g)Lifespan: 8–15 years in stable coastal...

Viper Dogfish

Fish > Dogfish Sharks

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Viper DogfishScientific Name: Trigonognathus kabeyaiCategory: FishSubcategory: Dogfish SharksSize: Total length: 18–21 in (45–54 cm); Females slightly larger than malesWeight: 0.9–1.8 lb (400–800 g)Lifespan: 12–18 years in deep oceanic...

Pearl River Stingray

Fish > River Stingrays

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pearl River StingrayScientific Name: Potamotrygon jabutiCategory: FishSubcategory: River StingraysSize: Disc width: 14–20 in (35–50 cm); Total length including tail: 24–32 in (60–80 cm)Weight: 8.8–17.6 lb (4.0–8.0 kg)Lifespan: 15–20 years in...

Mariana Snailfish

Fish > Snailfishes

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Mariana SnailfishScientific Name: Pseudoliparis swireiCategory: FishSubcategory: SnailfishesSize: Total length: 7.9–11.3 in (20–28.8 cm); Females larger than malesWeight: 5.3–8.8 oz (150–250 g)Lifespan: 8–15 years in extreme hadal trench...

Pointy-nosed Blue Chimaera

Fish > Ghost Sharks & Chimaeras

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pointy-nosed Blue ChimaeraScientific Name: Hydrolagus trolliCategory: FishSubcategory: Ghost Sharks & ChimaerasSize: Total length: 30–47 in (75–120 cm); Females slightly larger than malesWeight: 6.5–15.4 lb (3.0–7.0 kg)Lifespan: 25–40...

Bornean Pygmy Minnow

Fish > Cyprinids

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bornean Pygmy MinnowScientific Name: Paedocypris micromegethesCategory: FishSubcategory: CyprinidsSize: Standard length: 0.39–0.45 in (10.0–11.6 mm)Weight: 0.0001–0.0002 oz (3–6 mg)Lifespan: 1–2 years in blackwater peat swampsDiet:...