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scatty (Scatophagus tetracanthus)
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Scatophagidae

scatty

Scatophagus tetracanthus

Thirty Centimeters Scatophagid Fish from Australian Waters

  • Yellow
  • Tropical
  • Transcontinental
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Africa
  • Oceania
  • Deep-bodied
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

scatty is a freshwater fish found around Indo-West Pacific. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 30 cm.

Maximum length
30 cm
Body shape
deep_bodied
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Somalia (Ref. 30573 ) and Kenya to South Africa, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Also found in the rivers and lagoons of East Africa.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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