Aquatic Species Identification and Management Quiz

The correct scientific name for the Suckermouth Catfish is Hypostomus plecostomus. Suckermouth Catfish are known for their habit of attaching themselves to surfaces in aquariums due to their suckermouths, helping maintain cleanliness.

The scientific name for the Oscar fish is Astronnotus ocellatus, not Jack Dempsey Rocio octofasciata, Neolamprologus brichardi, or Pterophyllum scalare.

Ram Cichlid (Blue, Gold) is the common name for Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, not Geophagus brasiliensis, Pterophyllum scalare, or Symphysodon aequifasciatus.

The correct scientific name for the Severum (Golden, Green), Banded Cichlid is actually Heros severus. African Butterfly PeacockAuionocara jacobfreibergi is a different species altogether.

The Bumblebee Cichlid is scientifically known as Pseudotropheus crabro, while Cichlasoma, Astatotilapia burtoni, and Melanochromis auratus are different species of cichlids.

The Electric Blue Johannii is commonly known as Melanochromis johannii, not Pseudotropheus demasoni, Neolamprologus brichardi, or Labidochromis caeruleus.

The correct alternative name for Electric Yellow CichlidLabidochromis caeruleus is Jewelfish or Jewel Cichlid, not Blue Tang, Angelfish, or Guppy.

Kenyi is a common name for the Metriaclima lombardoi cichlid, but its correct scientific name is actually Maylandia zebra (formerly classified as Pseudotropheus zebra), also known as the Red Zebra Cichlid. Livingstoni, on the other hand, refers to Nimbochromis livingstonii, a different species of cichlid.

Ocellaris Clownfish is commonly referred to as Orange Clownfish due to its distinctive coloration.

The correct common name for the Fathead Minnow is Bala Shark, while the other options are names of different species of fish.

The Golden Shiner is commonly known as the Goldfish in the aquarium hobby.

Grass Carp are actually a type of minnow, closely related to Koi (ornamental carp) and Common Carp.

The Redtail Black Shark is also commonly referred to as the Rainbow Shark due to its vibrant coloration.

While Zebra Danios and Zebrafish are separate species, Betta Fish is not the correct common name for Neon Dottyback.

The correct common name for Meiacanthus grammistes is the Blue Stripe Blenny, also known as Chasmodes bosquianus. Pajama Cardinalfish, Firefish Goby, and Royal Gramma are different species and are not commonly referred to as Striped Blenny.

The correct name for the Blotched Upsidedown CatfishSynodontis nigriventris is actually Bristlenose Pleco, Bristlenose Catfish (Ancistrus sp.), not Clown Loach, Corydoras Catfish, or African Butterfly Fish.

Although Featherfin Squaker (Synodontis eupterus) is a type of catfish, the correct scientific name for Channel Catfish is Ictalurus punctatus.

The Green Cory and Bronze Catfish are not actually those species, but rather the Iridescent Shark and Striped Catfish.

The correct scientific name for Panda Cory is Corydoras panda, while Neon Tetra's scientific name is Paracheirodon innesi, Betta Fish's scientific name is Betta splendens, and Goldfish's scientific name is Carassius auratus.

Blue Acara is also known as Convict Cichlid, not Rainbow Fish, Electric Blue Acara, or Firemouth Cichlid.

Green Terror is frequently confused with Firemouth Cichlid due to similar body shape and size, but they are distinct species with different characteristics.

The Red Zebra fish is known by various names such as Socolofi, Pindani, and Powder Blue Cichlid, but it is not commonly referred to as Clownfish, Angelfish, or Guppy.

Oreochromis niloticus is commonly known as Tilapia, not Salmon, Catfish, or Trout.

The Rosy Barb is often mistaken for the Tiger Barb due to similar coloring and size. However, the Rosy Barb has a more rounded body shape compared to the elongated body of the Tiger Barb.

Orchid Dottyback is commonly referred to as Clark's Anemonefish or Yellowtail Clownfish in the aquarium hobby. Royal Gramma, Blue Damselfish, and Firefish are different species of marine fish.