Spotted Scat
Scatophagus argus
Also known as: Argus Fish, Butterfish, Common Scat, Leopard Scat, Spadefish, Spotted Butterfish
- Argus Fish
- Butterfish
- Common Scat
- Leopard Scat
- Spadefish
- Spotted Butterfish
Overview
Found in small schools, in shallow, brackish and freshwaters of estuaries, harbours, mangroves and streams.
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-Pacific
- Exact location · 1
- Country only · 12
Found in small schools, in shallow, brackish and freshwaters of estuaries, harbours, mangroves and streams.
Adult photos 13
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