The World's Seven Most Beautiful Fish Species
UNDERWATER FISHES EMPIRE
According to National Geographic, there are a total of around 32,000 living fish species in the world. Many of them are dangerous while others are creatively unique. Here are the top 7 beautiful fishes according to us.
SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH
Known for its vibrant colors and long, flowing fins, the Siamese Fighting Fish is a freshwater species native to Southeast Asia. It's recognized by its diverse and colorful morphology and its ability to tolerate low oxygen levels.
LION FISH
Characterized by their distinctive brown or maroon and white stripes or bands, Lion Fish have long, flowing fins, a deeply forked caudal fin and venomous spines for defense. It is native to the South Pacific and Indian Oceans but has become an invasive species in the Atlantic.
Your very own Nemo is here! Identified by their bright orange coloring, oval bodies and yellow, flag-shaped tails, Clown Fish are known for their symbiotic relationship with sea anemone. It is found on coral reefs in the tropical Pacific and Indian oceans from northwestern Australia.
Meet Dori from the movie, Finding Nemo! Also known as the Blue Tang, this fish is identified by its bright blue colouring, oval body and yellow, flag-shaped tail. Adults have a narrow line of dark blue along their dorsal fin that curves back at the tail. They live in the Indo-Pacific reefs.
Known for its disc-like body, bright yellow colour with white bars, and long, tapering dorsal fin, the Moorish Idol is a common sight in the warm waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
This striking fish is known for its fiery red body, orange centre, and black bars on the sides. The Flame Angelfish, also known as Centropyge loricula, is found in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. It is a popular choice for reef aquariums due to its vibrant colours and manageable size.
A small tropical fish species found in the Banggai islands in Indonesia, they are visually characterized by their silvery body and striking black stripes, found in Indonesia.
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