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Suckerfish (other)
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Suckerfish or sucker may refer to: * the remoras (family Echeneidae): ray-finned fishes that use suction to hold onto larger marine animals * the family Catostomidae (suckers): freshwater fish found mostly in North America * the species ''Hypostomus plecostomus'' (the suckermouth catfish), or other members of family Loricariidae * Chinese sucker fish (''Beaufortia kweichowensis''): a hillstream loach species native to the riverine fauna of China See also * Sucker (other) * Fish (other) * Sucker barb (''Barbichthys laevis''), a ray-finned fish species * Sucker catfish (other) * Suckermouth In fish, a suckermouth is a ventrally-oriented (inferior) mouth adapted for grazing on algae and small organisms that grow on submerged objects. All Loricariidae possess a suckermouth as do the cypriniform algae eaters of the genus ''Gyrinocheilus' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Remora
The remora (), sometimes called suckerfish, is any of a family (Echeneidae) of ray-finned fish in the order Carangiformes. Depending on species, they grow to long. Their distinctive first dorsal fins take the form of a modified oval, sucker-like organ with slat-like structures that open and close to create suction and take a firm hold against the skin of larger marine animals. The disk is made up of stout, flexible membranes that can be raised and lowered to generate suction. By sliding backward, the remora can increase the suction, or it can release itself by swimming forward. Remoras sometimes attach to small boats, and have been observed attaching to divers as well. They swim well on their own, with a sinuous, or curved, motion. Characteristics Remora front dorsal fins have evolved to enable them to adhere by suction to smooth surfaces, and they spend most of their lives clinging to a host animal such as a whale, turtle, shark or ray. It is probably a mutualistic arrang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catostomidae
The Catostomidae are the suckers of the order Cypriniformes, with about 78 species in this family of freshwater fishes. The Catostomidae are almost exclusively native to North America. The only exceptions are ''Catostomus catostomus,'' found in both North America and Russia, and ''Myxocyprinus asiaticus'' found only in China. In the Ozarks they are a common food fish and a festival is held each year to celebrate them. ''Ictiobus cyprinellus'' can reach an age up to 112 years, making it the oldest known freshwater teleost. Description and biology The mouths of these fish are most commonly located on the underside of their head ( subterminal), with thick, fleshy lips. Most species are less than in length, but the largest species (''Ictiobus'' and '' Myxocyprinus'') can surpass . They are distinguished from related fish by having a long pharyngeal bone in the throat, containing a single row of teeth. Catostomids are most often found in rivers, but can be found in any freshwate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypostomus Plecostomus
''Hypostomus plecostomus'', also known as the suckermouth catfish or the common pleco, is a tropical freshwater fish belonging to the armored catfish family (Loricariidae), named for the longitudinal rows of armor-like scutes that cover the upper parts of the head and body (the lower surface of head and abdomen is naked soft skin). Although the name ''Hypostomus plecostomus'' is often used to refer to common plecostomus sold in aquarium shops, most are actually members of other genera. Suckermouth catfish are of little or no value as a food fish, although they are at least occasionally consumed over their native range. A demand exists for them, however, as a bottom cleaner in the aquarium trade. Distribution and habitat This species' native range is tropical northeastern South America; it naturally occurs in northeastern Brazil, the Guianas, and Trinidad and Tobago. Confusingly, the name ''Hypostomus plecostomus'' (or ''Plecostomus plecostomus'') has sometimes been incorrectly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loricariidae
The Loricariidae is the largest family of catfish (order Siluriformes), with 92 genera and just over 680 species. Loricariids originate from freshwater habitats of Costa Rica, Panama, and tropical and subtropical South America. These fish are noted for the bony plates covering their bodies and their suckermouths. Several genera are sold as " plecos", notably the suckermouth catfish, ''Hypostomus plecostomus'', and are popular as aquarium fish. Common names Members of the family Loricariidae are commonly referred to as loricariids, suckermouth armoured catfishes, or armoured catfish. The name "plecostomus", and its shortened forms "pleco" and "plec", are used for many Loricariidae, since ''Plecostomus plecostomus'' (now called ''Hypostomus plecostomus'') was one of the first loricariid species imported for the fish-keeping hobby. Some loricariids are not normally considered "plecostomus", such as ''Farlowella'' catfish. In their native range, these fish are known as ''cascudos'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinese Sucker Fish
''Beaufortia kweichowensis'' is a species of gastromyzontid loach native to rivers in China. The common names for this popular aquarium species are Chinese hillstream loach, Hong Kong pleco, butterfly hillstream loach, and Chinese sucker fish. Habitat ''Beaufortia kweichowensis'' can be found in fast-flowing highland and in-land streams in China. In the aquarium Aquarium maintenance An aquarium that duplicates the natural habitat of the Chinese hillstream loach is ideal since these fish require high oxygen levels. They need excellent water-flow, adequate aeration and numerous hiding places inside the tank. Adequate lighting is necessary to promote algal growth in the aquarium. Other live plants, however, are not necessary although they may assist in maintaining water quality. Suitable plants for high-flow tank environments are ''Anubias'' species and ''Microsorum pteropus'', which can be grown on rocks or driftwood. Chinese hillstream loaches normally thrive in an aquati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sucker (other)
Sucker may refer to: General use * Lollipop or sucker, a type of confection * Sucker (slang), a slang term for a very gullible person * Hard candy ** Cough drop ** Mint (candy) Biology * Sucker (botany), a term for a shoot that arises underground from the roots of a tree or shrub * Sucker (zoology), various adhesive organs * Suckerfish (other) In arts and entertainment Film and television *''Suckers'', an animated television series by Spanish animation studio BRB Internacional * ''The Suckers'', a 1972 sexploitation film directed by Stu Segall * ''Suckers'' (film), a 1999 comedy-drama film directed by Roger Nygard * ''Sucker'', a 2011 horror film produced by Kimberley Kates * "Suckers", a 2003 episode of the fourth season of ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' Books * '' Suckers: How alternative medicine makes fools of us all'', a 2008 book about alternative medicine written by Rose Shapiro Music * Suckers (band), a Brooklyn-based band * ''Sucker'' (album), a 2014 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fish (other)
Fish are vertebrates with gills and without digits. Fish or FISH may also refer to: Common, related meanings * Fish, engage in the activity of fishing/catching fish * Fish as food People *Fish (nickname) *Fish (singer) (born 1958), former singer in the British neo-progressive rock group Marillion and solo artist * Fish (surname) *Fish Leong (born 1978), stage name of Jasmine Leong, Malaysian singer *Fish Mahlalela (born 1962), South African politician Arts and entertainment Characters * Fish, a character in the comic strip ''Beyond the Black Stump'' *Michael Scofield, a lead character in the TV series ''Prison Break'' Games * Fish (card game), a simple card game * ''Fish!'', a computer game released by Magnetic Scrolls in 1988 Music * "Fish" (song), by Craig Campbell, 2011 * "Fish", a song by The Damned on their 1977 album ''Damned Damned Damned'' * "Fish", a song by King on their 1984 album ''Steps in Time'' * "Fish", a song by Mr. Scruff from his 1999 album ''Keep It Unrea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sucker Barb
The sucker barb (''Barbichthys laevis'') is a species of cyprinid found in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, also spelled South East Asia and South-East Asia, and also known as Southeastern Asia, South-eastern Asia or SEA, is the geographical United Nations geoscheme for Asia#South-eastern Asia, south-eastern region of Asia, consistin .... It is the only recognized member of its genus. In Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia, it was named Bentulu or Batu Hulu. Footnotes Cyprinid fish of Asia Fish described in 1842 {{Cyprinidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sucker Catfish (other)
Sucker catfish may refer to: * Members of Loricariidae, a family of catfishes with a suckermouth * Members of Sisoridae, a family of catfishes that may have an adhesive apparatus on their thorax or on paired fins See also * Suckerfish (other) Suckerfish or sucker may refer to: * the remoras (family Echeneidae): ray-finned fishes that use suction to hold onto larger marine animals * the family Catostomidae (suckers): freshwater fish found mostly in North America * the species ''Hypostomus ... * Catfish (other) {{disambiguation, fish Siluriformes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
