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Fish Facts

Type:
The animal group that the species belongs to
Fresh, Brackish, Salt
Diet:
What kind of foods the animal eats
Omnivore
Size:
How long (L) or tall (H) the animal is
2.5cm - 1m (0.9in - 3ft)
Optimum pH Level:
The perfect acidity conditions for the animal
5 - 9
Lifespan:
How long the animal lives for
1 - 60 years
Colour:
The colour of the animal's coat or markings
Black, White, Yellow, Orange, Silver, Blue, Green, Red
Skin Type:
The protective layer of the animal
Scales
Habitat:
The specific area where the animal lives
All freshwater and saltwater habitats

Fish Location

Map of Fish Locations

Fish

Fish are found in every ocean, lake, river and stream in all corners of the globe, in many sizes, colours and species. Most fish (depending on size) tend to eat plankton in the water, insects and smaller fish.

Fish respire through gills in the sides of their heads, allowing the fish to breath underwater. Fish return to the water surface for air at varying intervals. The electric eel fish can go for up to 10 minutes without resurfacing for air.

Due to the bright colours of fish, and the fact that fish are extremely peaceful animals, many people today now keep all kinds of fish in tanks and ponds.

Note, this article is flagged as incomplete and is scheduled to be updated.

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Fish Comments

matthew wingding
"look at the snowy owl"
Bob
"fascinating"
googs
"super cute"
irine
"awsome now i can do my project"
jod
"very interesting"
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First Published: 10th November 2008, Last Updated: 7th November 2019

Sources:
1. David Burnie, Dorling Kindersley (2008) Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Animals [Accessed at: 10 Nov 2008]
2. David Burnie, Kingfisher (2011) The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia [Accessed at: 01 Jan 2011]
3. Dorling Kindersley (2006) Dorling Kindersley Encyclopedia Of Animals [Accessed at: 10 Nov 2008]
4. Richard Mackay, University of California Press (2009) The Atlas Of Endangered Species [Accessed at: 01 Jan 2009]
5. Tom Jackson, Lorenz Books (2007) The World Encyclopedia Of Animals [Accessed at: 10 Nov 2008]
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