Unusual

Species in the catalogue: 66

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

Pufferfish (Tetraodontidae)

Colomesus psittacus

The Zebra Pufferfish, also known as the Parrot Pufferfish (scientific name Colomesus psittacus), belongs to the family Tetraodontidae. A distinctive feature of this fish is its ability to inflate itself when danger…

Tiger Perch

Datnioididae

Datnioides microlepis

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

Batrachoididae

Batrachomoeus trispinosus

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

Sleepers (Eleotridae)

Mogurnda mogurnda

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

Mormyridae

Campylomormyrus rhynchophorus

The fish known as the Trunk-nosed Elephantfish (Campylomormyrus rhynchophorus) belongs to the family Mormyridae, just like its close relative, the Elephantnose Fish. It also possesses a very unusual appearance.…