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 …

Characiformes / ˈ k æ r ə s ɪ f ɔːr m iː z / is an order of ray-finned fish, comprising the characins and their allies. Grouped in 18 recognized families, more than 2000 different species are …

The Characins are usually hardy fish, and make outstanding aquarium species, even though few are effortlessly bred. As a rule they’re fairly peaceful, but occasionally a larger fish will nibble …

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. …

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

Known as characins, members of this family are found in Central and South America, southern North America, and Africa, and include such varied forms as the piranhas, the tetras, a blind …

Characins (Characiformes) are a fascinating and diverse group of freshwater fishes that capture the imagination of nature enthusiasts and aquarium hobbyists alike. With their shimmering …

Characins are usually somewhat smaller schooling fish, although there are also some larger species that can reach about 25 centimeters in length, such as Chalceus macrolepidotus. The …

2019年12月13日 · These ornamental characins vary in size with the smallest known growing to 12 mm in length. They also come in varied shapes like the compressed shape of hatchetfish and …

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 …