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1. What relative of the piranha, also called Hydrocynus vittatus, is native to the Zambezi river? Most of these fish are silver with horizontal brown stripes and have very sharp, protruding teeth.
2. From the family Mormyridae, what is the collective name for this family of fish that has an unusually enlarged cerebellum, thereby giving them a brain to body size ratio similar to humans? Remember, this fish never forgets.
3. Which saltwater fish, native to Africa and the eastern part of Australia, has the Latin name Atractoscion aequidens and is a member of the kob family? They are known for their bluish coloring on top, white on bottom, and an unmistakable yellow around the jaw line.
4. What African saltwater fish, scientifically called Otolithes ruber, can be found off the coast of South Africa and Mozambique? They are identified by their sharp fangs on their lower protruding jaw and bronze red hue on their dorsal side. You had better be careful removing the hook...they bite!
5. The Pomadasys commersonnii, also called a javelin fish, is a saltwater fish native to Africa. Its dorsal surface is covered with dark brown spots and makes a grunting sound when removed from the water. What is another common name for this fish?
6. The Argyrosomus thorpei, is another South African saltwater fish. This exploitable fish has a bluish silver coloring and is commonly named for its straight-lined caudal fin. What is its common name?
7. The Metriaclima callainos is a member of the cichlid or Cichlidae family. This particular species originated in Lake Malawi and is known for its striking ultramarine hue with faint shimmering vertical stripes. What is the common name for this tropical aquarium fish?
8. Which African tropical fish originating in Lake Tanganyika, has distinct yellow coloring and the scientific name Neolamprologus sexfasciatus.
9. Which nocturnal African whiskered fish can survive for long periods of time in shallow mud? It is part of the family Clariidae (airbreather) and has the scientific name Clarias gariepinus.
10. Which perch-like African fish, of the genus and species Oreochromis niloticus, is commonly called the mango fish (western hemisphere) or pomegranate fish (Thailand)? They can be found in the Nile, Congo, and Limpopo river systems.
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