Characidae, the characids or characins, is a family of freshwater subtropical and tropical fish belonging to the order Characiformes. The name "characins" is a historical one, [2] but …

Characidae is a large and diverse family of freshwater subtropical and tropical fish, belonging to the order Characiformes.

Characiformes are members of the superorder Ostariophysi, which contains nearly three-quarters of all freshwater fishes in the world. Characiformes possess several specialized adaptations, …

characin, any of the numerous freshwater fishes of the family Characidae. Hundreds of species of characins are found in Central and South America, a smaller number in tropical Africa. …

Feb 21, 2024 · In this guide, we’ll explore the essentials of caring for Kafue pike characoids, ensuring their well-being and providing an enriching environment for these remarkable aquatic …

Jun 7, 2021 · With high species richness and an ancient origin, characoids (Ostariophysi: Characiformes: Characoidei) are an exemplary clade with which to explore the dynamics and …

Characiformes / ˈkærəsɪfɔːrmiːz / is an order of ray-finned fish, comprising the characins and their allies. Grouped in 18 recognized families, more than 2000 different species are described, …

Characidae, the characids or characins, is a family of freshwater subtropical and tropical fish belonging to the order Characiformes. The name "characins" is an historical one, but scientists …

The large golden dorado (Salminus brasiliensis) (Fig. 4.38A) and pike characin (Oligosarcus jenynsii) (Fig. 4.38B) take a wide variety of prey: mostly fish, but also crustaceans, large …

The Characiformes are fishes of order Characiformes and are found in South America and Africa. The best known fish of this order are in the family characidae known as the Characins which …