Origin: These fish occur from North to South America: from North Carolina to southeastern Brazil Etymology: maculatus(L.): spotted Synonyms: Sciaena maculata, Eleotris mugiloides, Eleotris grandisquama, Eleotris sima, Eleotris somnolentus, Eleotris omocyaneus, Eleotris gundlachi, Dormitator lineatus. Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) Order: Perciformes Family: Eleotridae First European import: Unknown. Description: See picture, variable species Care: Although it can reach a considerable length, usually the fish remain smaller. Since they are quite pretty, and are easy to maintain, they are occasionally offered in aquarium stores. To keep them an 80 cm tank, with lots of driftwood and a dark soil, planted with hardy plants or plastic plants(the fish eat plants), and well filtered water are necessary. The fish occur in the wild in pure fresh water and in brackish water. Adding a bit of salt to the tank can be beneficial. Temperature:22-26°C Feeding: Omnivorous, feed the fish beside a normal diet also with fruit and vegetables. Size: Up to 70 cm pH: 6.5-8.0 Breeding: Usually a pair will spawn after a large waterchange. The eggs are extremely small, and hatch within a day(at 27 degrees). The fry are difficult to raise! Sexual dimorphism: The second dorsal fin is elongated in the male. Prices:Netherlands: 3-5€ Additional: Picture references:Picture 1: E. Naus References:Baensch, H. A., Riehl, R.(1982): Aquarien Atlas I. Mergus Verlag, Melle, Germany.(click on the link to buy this book) If you have any comments please mail to aquaworld
The scientific classification of dormitator maculatus is as follows:
The scientific name for tanguigue, also known as king mackerel, is Scomberomorus commerson.
There are around 30-35 taxonomic orders in the animal kingdom, and this number is constantly evolving as scientific understanding of species relationships and classifications improves.
In early taxonomic classifications, factors such as genetic relationships and evolutionary history were not considered. These classifications were largely based on physical characteristics and morphology. Additionally, ecological roles and behavior were often overlooked in early classifications.
The scientific name for sorghum is Sorghum bicolor.
Conventional classifications refer to a system of categorizing or organizing things based on traditional or widely accepted criteria. These classifications are often used as a standard framework for organizing information or objects in a familiar way.
Dormitator latifrons was created in 1844.
Spilocuscus Maculatus
The scientific name for tanguigue, also known as king mackerel, is Scomberomorus commerson.
Spilocuscus Maculatus
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Antennarius maculatus was created in 1840.
Tumidotheres maculatus was created in 1818.
Dermestes maculatus was created in 1774.
Amietophrynus maculatus was created in 1855.
Procapperia maculatus was created in 1865.
Callopistes maculatus was created in 1838.
Sargus maculatus was created in 1936.