Unusual

Species in the catalogue: 66

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  • Taiwan Goby

    Taiwan Goby

    Rhinogobius nantaiensis

    Gobiidae

    The Taiwan Goby, known scientifically as Rhinogobius nantaiensis, belongs to the Gobiidae family. As its name suggests, this species inhabits the island of Taiwan, located 180 km east of the Chinese coast. Its natural…

  • Target Puffer

    Target Puffer

    Colomesus psittacus

    Pufferfish (Tetraodontidae)

    The target puffer, also known as the zebra pufferfish (Colomesus psittacus), belongs to the family Tetraodontidae. This fish can inflate itself when threatened. The target puffer is aggressive toward other tank…

  • Tiger Perch

    Tiger Perch

    Datnioides microlepis

    Datnioididae

    The Tiger Siamese Perch, or Indonesian Tiger Perch, scientifically known as Datnioides microlepis, belongs to the family Datnioididae. This fish is characterized by its large size and bright, contrasting coloration,…

  • Toadfish

    Toadfish

    Batrachomoeus trispinosus

    Batrachoididae

    The Three-spined Toadfish (scientific name Batrachomoeus trispinosus), belonging to the family Batrachoididae, presents a rather unusual sight. Its appearance, characterized by a massive head and unconventional growths,…

  • Trout Mogurnda

    Trout Mogurnda

    Mogurnda mogurnda

    Sleepers (Eleotridae)

    The Australian Mogurnda, also known as the Trout Mogurnda or Australian Gudgeon (scientific name Mogurnda mogurnda), belongs to the family Eleotridae. It makes an excellent choice for a novice aquarist. These fish are…

  • Trunk-nosed Elephantfish

    Trunk-nosed Elephantfish

    Campylomormyrus rhynchophorus

    Mormyridae

    The trunk-nosed elephantfish (Campylomormyrus rhynchophorus) belongs to the family Mormyridae, as does its close relative the Nile elephantfish. It too has a highly unusual appearance. Acquiring one can be difficult,…