A genus in one kingdom is allowed to bear a name that is in use as a genus name or other taxon name in another kingdom.
Genus Wetmorella
These wrasses are known commonly as the possum, pigmy or sharpnosed wrasses (I have followed Kuiter [2002] and use the common name possum wrasse).
The genus was first described by Fisher, 1828. The word Cryptocoryne comes from the Greek word Krypto (=hidden) and Koryne (=stick or thug), referring to the hidden (by the basal wall) spadix.
The correct genus name for Siamese Tigerfish
Siamese Tigerfish or Tigerperches were originally placed in the Datnioides genus. In papers published in 1994[1] and 1998[2], this was changed, and they were placed in the Coius genus.
Plants of the genus Astrophytum (Fam. Cactacee) are among the ones that I like the best. Likely the most worldwide known is Astrophytum myriostigma (commonly known as the "Bishop Cap" because of its peculiar shape).
Genus: Plural: genera. In the taxonomy classification, the genus is the category ranking below a family and above a species.
Genus
Scientific classification which includes one, or several, closely related species. For example the genus Penaeus includes many different species including Penaeus japonica, Penaeus vannemei etc.
Genus: A scientific order of taxonomy which contains the names of species.
Gill: This is the respiratory organs used by fish. It allows dissolved oxygen to be extracted from the water in which the fish swim.
Genus: The (plural genera) is a grouping in the classification of living organisms having one or more related and morphologically similar species.
Genus Corydoras [Pictures]
SIZE: From 1" (2.5 cm) to 4" (10 cm)
H: This family is spread throughout South America with the greatest concentration found in the Amazon Basin.
Species/genus: Microgeophagus altispinosus
Common name: syn, Ruby Clowns cichlids ...
Genus Carnegiella (Eigenmann, 1909)
Blackwinged hatchetfish, Carnegiella marthae
Pygmy hatchetfish, Carnegiella myersi
Dwarf hatchetfish, Carnegiella schereri
Marbled hatchetfish, Carnegiella strigata ...
A genus of about 40 species, Chiloglanis are easily characterized by their small size and circular sucker mouths, and are usually difficult to identify accurately to species.
A genus can comprise several species sharing common characteristics. A group of genera related biologically and anatomically is called a family. Related families make up an order. This gives us the following general scheme:
Barbus oligolepis.
The genus Puntius was erected in 1822 by F. Hamilton for the spotted barbs, and currently contains some 139 species; the name Puntius comes from the Bangla term pungti (small cyprinids).
The genus is spread all over the south-east Asia, it belongs to Belontiidae. They are burly, slender, strong and flank oblate fish. They have a short mouth with marked lips. The dorsal fin is equal or bigger than the anal fin.
The genus Apistogramma is a group of small(up to 4" length) cichlids from South America. While most of the species within the genus originate in the Amazon River, they also occur in the Orinoco and Paraguay River drainages.
The genus Pseudotropheus was formerly used for a variety of Lake Malawi mbuna species. Recent revisions split the genus into three sub-genera: Pseudotropheus Pseudotropheus, Pseudotropheus Tropheops, and Pseudotropheus Metriaclima.
The genus Baryancistrus contains some of the most striking plecos in the hobby: including the gold nuggets, the snowflake pleco, and the magnum pleco.
Breeding Daphnia ...
Another genus or group within the Atyidae family is mentioned in aquaria literature as Attya or Atya and or Atyoida (bisculcata), several different pictures of which are listed below.
The same genus as Crystal Blue and Crystal Orange, these two grow to approximately 3 cm. The 'Crystal Red' grows up to 2.5 cm and feeds on algae. It prefers a temperature between 22-25°C.
The cichlid genus Crenicichla now has two new described members: Crenicichla tesay and Crenicichla mandelburgeri.
Crenicichla tesay ...
Fishes of the genus Amphiprion and Premnas comprise a group commonly referred to as anemonefishes because of their symbiotic relationship with several genus of anemones and their bright colors and bobbing swim.
The Diapteron genus are small killies seldom reaching more than an inch long, Diapteron cyanostictum is no exception. They are relatively small fish, but what they lack in size they more than make up for in appearance.
The corydoras genus comes from the Callichthyidae family and contains over 150 specific species with still more being discovered. All corydoras come from South America. They spread from Columbia in the north to Argentina in the south.
Tropheus is a genus of cichlids from lake Tanganyika. They are very beautiful and interesting to watch fish. These fish get about 6". Some of the most common Tropheus species are T. duboisi and T. moorii.
All species of genus Chromaphyosemion are suitable for miniature aquariums with the exception of C. riggenbachi. Naturally, one or other male could grow to more than 5cm. Because of the male aggressiveness I recommend adding only one or three of them.
Additional:This genus is closely related to Callichthys.
Picture references: Al pictures: E. Naus ...
The fish of the Genus Apistogramma are are beautiful and interesting tropical fish that are highly prized by many hobbyists. There are as many as 250 identified Apistogramma species, types or forms and more are discovered every year.
sea slugs of the Aplysia genus = nudibranch?? sponges flat worm sea squirts Christmas tree worms AKA feather dusters????
Somewhat related to Tetras, Hatchets (family Gasteropelecidae) and Pencils (genus Nannostomus) are Characins from South America. Many of them need soft and acid water and all of them are delicate.
seem unique in this family in that their fused dental plates are very thin (rather like an infant or small child's fingernails) and they do not seem to require the high-crunch factor in their diet that the other hunter-predators in this genus ...
To those interested in the fine, but admittedly boring details of taxonomy, the genus Crossocheilus differs from Epalzeorhynchus by rhynal lobes (nasal lobes).
Description: The Threadfin Rainbowfish (Iriatherina werneri) was described by Meinken in 1974 and is the only species currently recognized within its genus.
Animals are classified in the following order: Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus and Species.
Betta climacura spawns in the manner that is typical for the genus. When spawning is about to occur the male becomes very anxious about his surroundings and the normal robust, active individual becomes very timid and shy.
Farlowella curtirostris, and other species in this genus, are delicate fish that are best left for experienced aquarists. It can be difficult to provide a good, balanced diet for these fish since it is almost exclusively vegetarian.
The Clown Plecos of the genus Peckoltia have alternating transverse bands of darker and lighter brown, tan, or yellow and generally stay under 4" long.
It is also aimed at anyone interested in learning more about Daphnids, and in particular, the genus Daphnia. Many of the culturing aspects of this document borrow from Kai Schumann's Daphnia FAQ.
The name 'Betta' refers to the Genus in which the Siamese Fighting Fish is classified by scientists. There are several different species of Bettas, though the one most often seen in the aquarium hobby is Betta splendens, the Siamese Fighting Fish.
The Gardneri Killifish is also referred to scientifically in the genus Aphyosemion. This captive bred variety of Killifish is normally found in water holes, streams, and marshes in Africa.
Although they realised that it was a variety of the Astyanax mexicanus(Now named fasciatus???), it was considered to be far enough developed for it to be named as a separate Genus.
This genus is ideal for Tanganyikan community set-ups. They tend to utilize rocky habitat more than Cyprichromis. Despite their delicate looks, Paracyprichromis are fairly hardy and can thrive in a number of environments.
Ich is short for the name of a ciliated protozoan of the genus Ichthyophthirius. Ich is usually present all the time in aquaria in small numbers, just like germs are in the air we breathe.
For hair algae control, you can use rabbitfish or foxface (genus Siganus) or the ever-popular tangs (family Acanthuridae).
The tangs however are very choosy, and normally do not eat hair algae longer than 1 inch, while the Siganids will.
Within the genus Peckoltia there are a number of species sold as tiger-banded peckoltia - which one you have does not much matter because they all behave the same and are taken care of in the same manner.
Amazon Sword Plants (Echinodorus) are in a genus that embraces more than fifty relatively hardy and adaptable species, most of which are native to the flood plains of South America.
All species of corals within the different genuses of the Xeniidae family - Anthelia sp., Cespitularia sp., Heteroxenia sp., and Xenia sp. - have the ability to pulse.
usually during breeding, the scales may have alternating rows of blue on the latter half of the body and the edges of the anal, pectoral, and dorsal fins, and may also have a brilliant blue tint. The Rainbow Cichlid, Herotilapia multispinosa genus is ...
These puffers are some of the more peaceful of its genus.
One of the more commonly sold puffers, it is often confused with T. fluviatilis, and T. nigroviridis. There are some differences. In short, T.
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Scientific:
These freshwater fish have a number of scientific names. They are usually referred to as a family, then a genus, and finally, a narrow species.
Varieties:
Freshwater fish can vary by color, size, shape, and habits.
What are they? You've got me... while we've seen them many times over the years, I've never known of anyone who went to the trouble of tracking down genus and sspecies for any of them.
Breeding Info= TANK: It is best if you have a high tank with a capacity of 38G (150L) per breeding pair, upright and slanting pieces of slate or glass panes and big leaved plants such as the genus Echinodorus.
Company: Epalzeorhynchus frenatum (Red-finned Shark) can show aggression towards fish of similar shape and size so they do not make good community fish in all cases. Do not keep more than one of this genus to a tank.
 See also: Fish, Species, Water, Aquarium, Plants
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