Mudfish

Overview

Mudfish are a bottom dwelling fish found in mostly fresh water, marshes and wetlands. Smooth bodied with a largish head, these fish have an array of feeler appendages around their mouths which they use to locate prey. Their diet tends to crustaceans, and other aquatic bottom dwelling animals.

Common Names

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Description

Classification

Fish

Size

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Appearance

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Sexual dimorphism

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Ecology

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Diet

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Behaviour

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Temperament

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Reproduction

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Sub-Species

Great Mudfish

These monstrous creatures can reach up to 4 m in length and weigh in at 300-400 kg. Found only in the larger river systems and lakes, which can accommodate their size, and appetites.

Red Tailed Mudfish

A typical species of mudfish, weighing in at about 3-4 kg, and a length of under 1 m. The tail fin of this species has a distinctive red tinge. This particular mudfish is considered lucky, and sometimes are kept in garden ponds amongst the nobility as such.

Domestication

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See Also

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