Scatophagus argus - How long can you keep them?
by W. Hering
of Cape Town, South Africa, c/o The Calypso Fish and Aquaria Club, London, England.
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Scatophagus Argus Rubrifons Red Scat
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Species name: Scatophagus argus
Synonym: Chaetodon argus, Chaetodon atromaculatus, Ephippus argus, Scatophagus aetatevarians, Scatophagus quadranus,
Common Names: Argus Fish, Scat, Spotted Scat ...
**Note: There are 3 different species of Scats: the Spotted Scat (Scatophagus argus), the Banded Scat (Scatophagus tetracanthus) and the Spot-Banded Scat (Scatophagus multifasciatus) which has a mixture of spots and bands (photo).
Two colour forms of this species occur, known as the Green and Red scat. The red scat has been known as Scatophagus argus atromaculatus and Scatophagus "rubrifrons", but it is not officially recognised as a separate species or subspecies.
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Scatophagus argus, in a poor condition, with damaged fins.
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Scatophagus argus
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(Scatophagus argus)
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Scatophagus argus argus
SYN : Cacodoxusargus, Chaetodon argus, C. atromaculatus, Ephippus argus, Sargus maculatus, Scatophagus macronotus, S. ornatus
PD : A stocky, tall bodied fish with lateral compression and an arched back.
Latin Name: Scatophagus argus
Origin: Coastal areas of south Asia
Temperature: 78-82°F 25-28°C
Ease Of Keeping: Moderate to easy
Aggressivness: Moderate
Adult Size: Usually 5 to 10 inches, have been known to get 15 inches and up ...
There are some species that it seems feed on feces (Scatophagus argus). These species can be fed on every single food item they find. Even aquatic birds and reptiles (commonly terrapins and sea turtles) have been found in omnivorous fishes' stomachs.
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