Question 1

Welcome to Tournament III of the Fish Quiz. What do you think is the longest name of a fish? Post the longest name of fish that you can find. The name must be 1) a common name (as listed in fishbase) 2) in the English language. I'll come back to check your posts in 48 hours. The one with the longest valid name will get 1 point. Good luck! --Melanochromis 22:10, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Don't know the longest, but I believe the shortest is "aa", a kind of parrotfish. Neale Monks 22:30, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Humuhumunukunuku'ua'pua'a (and I don't know where those apostrophes really go) is Hawaiian, technically, but is in America... MiltonT 22:44, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Lauwiliwilinukunukuʻoiʻoi (Forcipiger longirostris) is actuaully mentioned in the Humuhumunukunuku'ua'pua'a article. However neither of these names are used in FishBase. Bass fishing physicist 23:27, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Actually, they're both on fishbase, however fishbase has a number of spaces in both names. So you could be right if Hawaiian is accepted. MiltonT 23:32, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

Sorry, I'm currently semi-asleep and feeling some A-level strain :) My thinking is that Melanochromis wants the name we give to be the common name given in fishbase. Bass fishing physicist 23:51, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

That's a very long name and it is in Fishbase. But Humuhumu nukunuku apua'a is not an English name as Fishbase listed it as a "Hawaiian" name. To clarify the rule, I think any English common name of a fish is acceptable as long as you can show me it's somewhere in fishbase (or another online database), just to be verifiable. Have fun! --Melanochromis 01:24, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Brings up another issue for clarification. Does the name need to be continuous? In other words, are spaces allowed? For example the Southern Atlantic sharpnose-pufferfish has 35 letters and is even longer than the Hawaiian fish listed above, but technically contain at least 4 to 6 words in the name (depending on how you count them). Jnpet 02:22, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Spaces allowed. So your name is accepted. But fishbase lists it as Southern Atlantic sharpnose-"puffer" not "pufferfish". So, it's 31 letters. Great job! Anyone can beat 31 letters? --Melanochromis 02:36, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

How about Southeast Asian blackstripe dottyback? MiltonT 17:30, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

Nice. That's 33 letters. --Melanochromis 05:07, 28 April 2007 (UTC)

Time's up. Southeast Asian blackstripe dottyback is the longest name with 33 letters. One point to MiltonT. --Melanochromis 17:56, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

Question 2

I have twelve Sciaenids, eleven Syngnathids, and six Lophiids. How many Elopids do I have? MiltonT 20:19, 29 April 2007 (UTC)

Hint: Think about the common names for each family. Also, the Lophiids just might be laying. MiltonT 13:07, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Nine? Bass fishing physicist 16:27, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

That's right. Scieanids are drums, Syngnathids are pipes, Lophiids are geese, and Elopids are ladies. Point to Bass fishing physicist. MiltonT 16:43, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 3

The body of this fish is armoured with thick immovable scales, giving it the appearance of it's namesake, it also has a pair of 'headlights' either side of it's chin. What is this fish? Bass fishing physicist 17:42, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Sounds like a pineconefish to me. MiltonT 22:43, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

A pinecone fish is correct. Bass fishing physicist 23:08, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 4

This newly discovered species of fish is already threatened in the wild by its popularity as an aquarium fish. What fish is this? MiltonT 00:23, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Is it the celestial pearl danio, Celestichthys margaritatus? --Jnpet 01:54, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

You got it. Point for you. MiltonT 13:12, 2 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 5

What's the difference between Anago and Unagi? --Jnpet 01:42, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

The difference is that Unagi is my favorite sushi and Anago isn't... Ok, that was just kidding :) My answer is that Unagi is eels caught in freshwater such as Anguilla japonica while Anago is the eels from saltwater particularly the conger eel. --Melanochromis 03:34, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Correct! Was that too easy? A point to Melanochromis. --Jnpet 04:33, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

It's a good question. But I just happen to love Japanese food! --Melanochromis 05:12, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 6

Which one of these four is out of place, and why: Common Goldfish, Giant Goldfish, Baby Goldfish, Goldfish Colors. --Melanochromis 05:12, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

I'm guessing Giant Goldfish because it refers to one record breaking specimen, whereas the other terms refer to goldfish in general. --Jnpet 06:57, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Nope. Hint: "Giant Goldfish" is a name. So do the other three. --Melanochromis 07:35, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Giant Goldfish is a modified breed, whereas the other terms refer to breeding? --Jnpet 08:36, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Nope. The answer is here somewhere in wikipedia. You just need to find the right article :) --Melanochromis 08:47, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Common Goldfish are the odd one out because they are not the name of any of the Goldfish cracker snacks.MiltonT 12:41, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Yep. See the article Goldfish (snack). One point to MiltonT. --Melanochromis 14:11, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 7

What fish was named for Punchinello? MiltonT 20:33, 3 May 2007 (UTC)

Hint: Punchinello is also known as "Pulcinella". MiltonT 18:09, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

A species of Asiatic glassfish Parambassis pulcinella? (I couldn't find a common name) Bass fishing physicist 18:22, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, that's it. Parambassis pulcinella's unusual head growth earned it the name Pulcinella. MiltonT 18:51, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 8

The best fish to use in this dish from Corfu is often considered to be the Scorpionfish. What is this dish called? Bass fishing physicist 19:21, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

Bourdeto? --Melanochromis 20:19, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

Yes it is, another point to you. Bfp _(talk) 20:26, 4 May 2007 (UTC) _{changed my signature, my old one was rather cumbersome}

Question 9

The famous fish soup from Provence, France, can be traced back to the ancient times. This dish has a unique flavoring derived from saffron, fennel seeds, and orange zest. What's the name of this dish --Melanochromis 20:52, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

Bouillabaisse? Bfp _(talk) 21:04, 4 May 2007 (UTC)

Correct. One point to Bass fishing physicist. --Melanochromis 01:24, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 10

A citrus fruit on the bottom of a foot, what fish am I looking for? Bfp _(talk) 08:55, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

Could it be the lemon sole? MiltonT 18:06, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

It is, another point for you. Bfp _(talk) 18:51, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 11

Males of this genus may appear "fuzzy" during the breeding season due to hypertrophied odontodes. MiltonT 19:11, 5 May 2007 (UTC)

Random(ish) guess here: Hemiancistrus? Bfp _(talk) 23:44, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

Hmmm... I have not ever seen any Hemiancistrus that appear fuzzy. I'm actually looking for a different answer. But it's closely related. MiltonT 13:33, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Let's try Neblinichthys then. Bfp _(talk) 14:30, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Ah, good answer. Another answer I may have accepted was Peckoltia, in which some species can have such odontodal growth on their entire body, as opposed to just on the snout. However, both can give a sort of fuzzy appearance, to say the least. Point to Bfp. MiltonT 16:57, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 12

This fish is the only remaining member of it's order, which once contained the largest fish ever to exist. What fish is this? Bfp _(talk) 18:52, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

That's Amia calva. Although as a note, the placement of Leedsichthys within Amiiformes does differ between sources; Fishes of the World places it in an extinct order called "Pachycormiformes". MiltonT 20:25, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Taxonomy is confusing! Why can't people just agree on these things? Anyway point to you. Bfp _(talk) 20:30, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 13

The males of these fish attract females by "singing". Their sounds are so loud that they have disrupted people on houseboats. What is the family these fish belong to? MiltonT 04:53, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Midshipman fish; their Batrachoididae (Toadfish) Think outside the box 11:03, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Correct. Point for you.MiltonT 13:34, 8 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 14

There are over 45,000 identified species of fish on the earth. True or false? Think outside the box 10:03, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

False. The total number of species is more like around 27,000. However, the number would be over 45,000 if you include the tetrapods, which are technically sarcopterygiians. MiltonT 13:01, 9 May 2007 (UTC)

Correct! Think outside the box 09:33, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 15

Aquarists have noticed that this catfish can lower the pH of the water. (Genus or family is acceptable) MiltonT 23:33, 10 May 2007 (UTC)

Hint: One suggested reason for this phenomenon is because of very strong digestive acid, used to quickly break down its food, which may be quite large with the size of the mouths these fish possess. MiltonT 17:56, 11 May 2007 (UTC)

Hint: The genus name for these fish is from the sound one species makes when it is removed from the water. MiltonT 12:42, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

Hint: Some people have theorized that these fish use their whiskers to lure prey. MiltonT 17:36, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

Is it the Frogmouth Catfish (Chaca chaca)? PhishRCool 17:40, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

It is indeed. Point for you, now you can post a question. MiltonT 01:34, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 16

This fish in the salmon family is often known as the "king salmon" because of its large size and popularity. (common or scientific name) PhishRCool 14:19, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

The Chinook salmon, Oncorhynchus tshawytscha. --Jnpet 05:57, 17 May 2007 (UTC)

Yep. Point to you, make a question. (That was really easy, wasn't it?) PhishRCool 14:24, 17 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 17

Chinook, Marbled eel, Alewife, Atlantic sturgeon. Of these four species, which is the odd one out and why? --Jnpet 03:27, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

Atlantic sturgeon, because it's the only non-Teleost? MiltonT 21:23, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

Not the answer I was looking for. Hint: It has to do with behavior/habit. --Jnpet 07:01, 19 May 2007 (UTC)

Hint: More specifically, it has to do with breeding. --Jnpet 01:43, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Marbled eels are the only species that is catadromous, while the other species are all anadromous. That is, the marbled eel migrates to sea to breed, while the other species migrate upriver to spawn. MiltonT 02:00, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Correct! That's what I was looking for. A point to MiltonT. --Jnpet 08:21, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 18

Fish of this family are known for their unusual pupil. Due to a lobe that extends into the pupil, the pupil has the appearance of an upside-down omega. What family is this? MiltonT 17:56, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Loricariidae? Bfp _(talk) 18:15, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Exactly. Point to Bfp. MiltonT 21:26, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 19

This order of fish have toothed or bony tongues. Bfp _(talk) 17:09, 22 May 2007 (UTC)

Is it Osteoglossiformes? --Jnpet 02:22, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

Spot on. Point for Jnpet. Bfp _(talk) 08:11, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 20

Arowanas, cardinalfish, jawfish, and pikeheads. What do these fish have in common? --Jnpet 09:27, 23 May 2007 (UTC)

Hint: Something to do with habit/behavior. --Jnpet 04:13, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

Hint: Something to do with breeding. Plus the answer can be found on Wikipedia. --01:30, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

Are they all mouthbrooders? Bfp _(talk) 18:22, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

Not just that. They're all mouthbrooders where the male is the fish that holds the eggs.MiltonT 22:13, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

Hi, sorry about the long delay, was unable to log in over the weekend. Mouthbrooders was correct. And indeed, they are all paternal mouthbrooders, however, simply mouthbrooders wins the point, which goes to Bass fishing physicist. --Jnpet 01:29, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 21

This shark is named due to its distinctive coloration, it is also the only species in its family which is ovoviviparous. Bfp _(talk) 09:31, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

Could it be the Tiger shark? --Jnpet 01:38, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Exactly right. Another point for Jnpet. Bfp _(talk) 08:06, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 22

In 2006, Mercedes-Benz introduced a concept car modeled after which fish species? --Jnpet 10:08, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

The Boxfish? Bfp _(talk) 10:32, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Right family, but as the question suggests, I'm looking for the species. --Jnpet 10:36, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Ostracion cubicus the Yellow boxfish. Bfp _(talk) 11:06, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

That's it! And the concept car is the Bionic. Another point to Bass fishing physicist. --Jnpet 11:13, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 23

This cyprinid is very slippery and earned its nickname from the belief that its slime could cure any sick fish that rubbed against it. Bfp _(talk) 15:27, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Sounds like the doctor fish, otherwise known as the tench. MiltonT 16:03, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

That's the one. Bfp _(talk) 16:50, 29 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 24

This striped catfish has the ability not only to talk, but also is one of the few freshwater examples of a cleaner fish. What is this fish? MiltonT 01:05, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Could it be Platydoras costatus, the Striped Raphael catfish? --Jnpet 02:10, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Why yes it could. Point to you. MiltonT 14:01, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

Question 25

Have a look at this flickr image. What fish is this? --Jnpet 06:08, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

Is that a white-spotted puffer? MiltonT 18:49, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

Correct! Another point to MiltonT! --Jnpet 20:44, 1 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 26

This fish, placed in its own family, gets its common name from its ability to "fly". MiltonT 02:50, 2 June 2007 (UTC)

The Exocoetidae family are all flying fish, but there are several genus and species of this one. Was this what you were looking for? --Jnpet 01:19, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Strike that last answer, could it be freshwater butterflyfish, Pantodon buchholzi? --Jnpet 01:25, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

There you go, that's the right answer. MiltonT 02:15, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 27

Have a look at this flickr image. What fish is this? --Jnpet 03:29, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)? --Melanochromis 07:35, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Yes indeed. Another point to Melanochromis. --Jnpet 08:26, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 28

More fun from flickr !!. What fish is this? --Melanochromis 08:41, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Appears to be Pseudanthias squamipinnis. MiltonT 16:39, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

Yep. Sea goldie it is. Congratulations! MiltonT now has 10 points and is the winner of tournament III of the Fish Quiz. Here's the winner user box. Feel free to use it anywhere you like. It's yours! --Melanochromis 19:31, 4 June 2007 (UTC)

various fish This user was the winner of Tournament III of The Fish Quiz.

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