Catch This Fish Trivia Quiz

Try to pick the correct name of each fish described below.

A multiple-choice quiz by ribooski. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ribooski

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
139,188

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2874

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Scroll down to the bottom for the answer key.

1. Which fish is best suited to living in a community tank? Hint

Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

Convict (Cichlasoma nigrofasciatum)

Tiger barb (Barbus tetrazona)

Leaf fish (Monocirrhus palyacanthus)

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2. This fish is found in marine tanks. Hint

Discus (Symphysodon var.)

Elephant (Gnathonemus petersi)

Humbug (Dascyllus aruanus)

Koi (Cyprinus carpio)

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3. These freshwater fish can be found in every color imaginable and with different fin shapes due to extensive commercial breeding. Hint

Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)

Red oscar (Astronotus ocellatus)

Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus bicirrhis)

Blackfin cory (Corydoras leucomelas)

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4. Which of the following fish is a livebearer (gives birth to fully-formed young)? Hint

Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens)

Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

Neon tetra (Paracheirodon innesi)

Red-bellied piranha (Serrasalmus nattereri)

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5. This fish is striped like a tiger and forages for food at the bottom of the tank. Hint

Silver Dollar (Mylossoma pluriventre)

Clown Loach (Botia macracantha)

Pacu (Colossoma bidens)

Keyhole (Aequidens maronii)

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6. This little fish is so fast that it can survive in a tank with much larger carnivorous fish. Hint

Cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus)

Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)

Blue Devil (Pomacentrus caeruleus)

Picasso Trigger (Rhinecanthus aculeatus)

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7. Which of these fish is definitely NOT a fish for a beginner to start with? Hint

Tomato clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)

Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunnula)

Fancy goldfish (Carassius auratus)

Sailfin molly (Poecilia latipinna)

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8. Which fish is the largest when it has reached maturity? Hint

Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda)

Kribensis (Pelvicachromis pulcher)

Domino (Dascyllus trimaculatus)

Batfish (Platax orbicularis)

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9. Which fish is most likely to escape from an open-topped tank? Hint

Snowflake moray (Echidna nebulosus)

Polka-dot Grouper (Chromileptis altivelis)

Lionfish (Pterois volitans)

Mandarin (Synchiropus splendidus)

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10. This fish is well-known for its picky eating habits as well as its resemblance to a swimming lollipop. Hint

Scorpionfish (Scorpaena species)

Moorish idol (Zanclus canescens)

False Percula (Amphiprion ocellaris)

Archer Fish (Toxotes jaculator)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which fish is best suited to living in a community tank?

Answer: Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)

The Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)is a carnivorous species that is well suited to community tanks due to their docile behavior.

2. This fish is found in marine tanks.

Answer: Humbug (Dascyllus aruanus)

The Humbug (Dascyllus aruanus) is a small black-and-white striped marine fish. The elephant, koi and discus fish are freshwater and tropical fish.

3. These freshwater fish can be found in every color imaginable and with different fin shapes due to extensive commercial breeding.

Answer: Platy (Xiphophorus maculatus)

Platies (Xiphophorus maculatus) are very hardy fish. They are native to Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala. They breed easily in the community tank and are very peaceful.

4. Which of the following fish is a livebearer (gives birth to fully-formed young)?

Answer: Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

The guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is well-known for its ability to multiply in large numbers while in captivity. The male's anal fin has evolved into a rod-like extension which is used to internally fertilize the female's eggs. Thus the female gives birth to fully formed young.

5. This fish is striped like a tiger and forages for food at the bottom of the tank.

Answer: Clown Loach (Botia macracantha)

The clown loach (Botia macracantha) is a carnivorous bottom feeder generally with orange and black stripes.

6. This little fish is so fast that it can survive in a tank with much larger carnivorous fish.

Answer: Blue Devil (Pomacentrus caeruleus)

The Blue Devil (Pomacentrus caeruleus) gets its name from its brilliant blue color and remarkable speed.

7. Which of these fish is definitely NOT a fish for a beginner to start with?

Answer: Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunnula)

The raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunnula) is a marine dweller. It requires optimal water conditions and a specialized diet.

8. Which fish is the largest when it has reached maturity?

Answer: Batfish (Platax orbicularis)

The batfish (Platax orbicularis) is a very large UFO-shaped fish.

9. Which fish is most likely to escape from an open-topped tank?

Answer: Snowflake moray (Echidna nebulosus)

The snowflake moray (Echidna nebulosus) doesn't seem to like confined spaces.

10. This fish is well-known for its picky eating habits as well as its resemblance to a swimming lollipop.

Answer: Moorish idol (Zanclus canescens)

Like I said the Moorish idol (Zanclus canescens) looks like a lollipop with a dorsal fin the height of the Empire State Building!

Source: Author ribooski

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