Scatty
Scatophagus tetracanthus
Also known as: African Banded Scat, African Scat, Banded Scat, Ruby Scat, Striped Scat, Tiger Scat
- African Banded Scat
- African Scat
- Banded Scat
- Ruby Scat
- Striped Scat
- Tiger Scat
Overview
Found in small schools, in murky shallow waters, of estuaries, harbours, lagoons and rivers.
Juveniles usually found in freshwater rivers.
These are small fish that are often found in the aquarium trade.
They can live in fresh water but prefer murky salty waters.
Their name Scatophagus means "faeces eater" because they sometimes eat human faeces!
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
- Country only · 2
Found in small schools, in murky shallow waters, of estuaries, harbours, lagoons and rivers.
Adult photos 2
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