Question 1

Name a species of catfish not currently placed within any of the families (ie. it's family level placement is incertae sedis). MiltonT 12:45, 6 June 2007 (UTC)

How about Phreatobius cisternarum? --Jnpet 00:34, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

That's one of them. Point for you. MiltonT 04:08, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 2

Have a look at this flickr image. What fish is this? --Jnpet 07:20, 7 June 2007 (UTC)

Instead of a hint, I'll accept the genus as answer. --Jnpet 03:30, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

I don't think this is a difficult question, perhaps there's no further interest in the quiz? The following hint should make it easy; the fish is related to Nemo. If there are no guesses after that hint, I'd think the quiz is over due to lack of interest. --Jnpet 01:25, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

I'll have a go then. Amphiprion perideraion? Bfp _(talk) 12:14, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

Yes! That's it! Thanks for answering! A point to you. --Jnpet 01:21, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 3

This critically endangered species is the state fish of Arizona. Bfp _(talk) 14:54, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Apache trout Oncorhynchus gilae apache? --15:54, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

That's the one. Bfp _(talk) 16:06, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 4

What is "ikan bilis", and which type of cuisine is it most commonly found? --Jnpet 04:31, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

It is anchovies, and is used in Malaysian cuisine.--Terrapin83 04:48, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Correct. A point for you. --Jnpet 09:10, 14 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 5

This is the only freshwater cyprinodontiform found in the American state of New York... --Terrapin83 14:23, 15 June 2007 (UTC)

Here's a hint: killifish--Terrapin83 20:08, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Spotfin killifish. bibliomaniac15 Join or die! 21:09, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Close, but that is a brackish-water killifish. Try again!--Terrapin83 21:28, 16 June 2007 (UTC)

Banded Killifish, Fundulus diaphanus FireFly5 16:04, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

Correct, a point for you --Terrapin83 16:46, 18 June 2007 (UTC)

Sweet! FireFly5 02:15, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 6

The cause of this fish disease is not officially known, but it has been linked to excess carbon dust and stray voltage, among others. If you guys have trouble I'll drop a hint or two! Bon chance tout le monde! FireFly5 02:15, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

Hole in the head disease --Terrapin83 04:18, 19 June 2007 (UTC)

You got it! A point for you. That was too easy, eh? FireFly5 01:59, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 7

In the 'loaves and fishes' Bible story, this fish is the one Jesus is purported to have multiplied to feed 5000. --Terrapin83 04:03, 20 June 2007 (UTC)

Hint: It's a cichlid --Terrapin83 04:23, 21 June 2007 (UTC)

Is it Tilapia? FireFly5 00:18, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Correct! --Terrapin83 03:54, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Huzzah! FireFly5 21:42, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Ah, but which species? There's one pretty good candidate, but maybe others... Neale Monks 21:48, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Unlikely. The bible doesn't specify. FireFly5 22:02, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

My guess would be the Nile Tilapia. --Melanochromis 02:14, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 8

Okay, here's one on an alternate note. This superclass is composed of all (mostly terrestrial, amphibians are in there too) animals who evolved from lobe-finned fishes. FireFly5 22:02, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Tetrapoda? --Melanochromis 02:48, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

Nice! A point for you. I would have also taken Tetropodomorpha. FireFly5 03:09, 24 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 9

According to its wikipedia article, this breed of goldfish is originated in Southeast Asia. What is the name of this breed? --Melanochromis 02:11, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

I'll take "Terminally Ugly" for five hundred, Alex... just kidding. Is it the Lionchu? FireFly5 03:26, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Yep, Lionchu it is. One point to you. --Melanochromis 04:45, 25 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 10

Most members of the genus Oncorhynchus are hatched in freshwater then migrate to saltwater once they've matured. However, some specimens of O. nerka, termed this name which is also a glacier in British Columbia, live out their entire lives in freshwater lakes and streams. FireFly5 01:08, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

kokanee --Terrapin83 01:58, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

That's the one. Bon travail. FireFly5 19:25, 26 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 11

This 'new' goldfish breed is being developed by the Canadian Goldfish Society. --Terrapin83 15:23, 27 June 2007 (UTC)

Is it the Canakin? bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 02:48, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Correct. --Terrapin83 04:56, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 12

In medieval Europe, the eating of meat was prohibited during Sundays, but fish was allowed. Name this mammal that was commonly mistaken for a fish by hungry peasants. bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 20:58, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Beaver? FireFly5 04:33, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

dolphin? --Terrapin83 08:11, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Whale? --Jnpet 09:49, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Squirrel? --Melanochromis 20:39, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

Some squirrel likes to be fished.

Capybara? Venezuelans get hungry too! Bfp _(talk) 20:58, 29 June 2007 (UTC)

User:FireFly5 is correct! Apparently if it swims and has fins, it's a fish. bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 02:56, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

I can't believe they didn't notice the difference in the consistency of the meat. Huh. FireFly5 22:54, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

Question 13

Saltwater Aquarists occasionally happen upon black specimens of Amphiprion ocellaris, although they are rare and inordinately expensive. (I own one, so I know!) What is the generic term for this sort of fish and where are these particular A. ocellaris found in the wild? FireFly5 22:54, 30 June 2007 (UTC)
Pics! Yay!

Jazzy

Jazzy again!

Black Percula Clown Anemonefish or Black Perc for short. Found off the Northern Territory of Australia. bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 00:53, 1 July 2007 (UTC)

Okay, you got one right. By "What is the generic term for this sort of fish" I mean what is the term that describes a fish (or other animal) that has a colouring different than most others of its species, often because of geographic separation? It's two words, one 10 letters the other 7. FireFly5 21:24, 1 July 2007 (UTC)

I'm really surprised there have been no further answers- I thought this would have been an easy question. The answer is in the article about Ocellaris Clownfish. FireFly5 22:04, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

Melanistic variety? bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 22:48, 2 July 2007 (UTC)

Got it. A point for you. FireFly5 17:47, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

Wow! I think this particular question has cleared up a mystery for me. I encountered this Amphiprion on a dive off Sulawesi Indonesia back in October and for the longest time I have been unable to identify it. First I thought it could have been a Mauritian Anemonefish, but the middle white band just seemed too wide and what would a Mauritian be doing in Indonesia? Now I see it could actually be a black perc! It was certainly behaving as friendly as the orange variety. I'm adding picture here and sorry to hi-jack the quiz, but I'd appreciate if I could get some concurrence. You think this could be a Black perc? --Jnpet 10:39, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

Could this be a Black Perc?

It doesn't really look like one. The colour on the snout is too bright, the pectoral fins shouldn't be yellow, and the shape is a little off. Besides, black percs are only found in the reefs around Darwin Australia. I doubt one would be found in Indonesia. It looks like an amphiprion polymnus to me. According to this site: http://www.nhm.ku.edu/inverts/ebooks/ch2.html#polym saddleback anemonefish that inhabit heteractis crispa anemones are usually entirely black with a few yellow markings... FireFly5 17:47, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

Could also be amphiprion sebae? The black melanistic variety of course.

FireFly5 18:01, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

As this is becoming a discussion, I've moved this over to Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Fishes. --Jnpet 07:56, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 14

Because this fish feeds primarily on algae, its flesh has the faint scent of melons. As a result, it is very popular in Japan for sushi. What fish is it? bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 17:51, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

Ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis)? --Melanochromis 05:57, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

That's a point for you. bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 19:40, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 15

This marine aquarium fish is a paternal mouthbrooder that produces only 50-90 eggs per brood. It was recently denied protection under CITES because the fish can be captive-bred and "it appears that a listing in Appendix II is not necessary and, on the contrary, could be counterproductive as favouring illegal activities". What is this fish? --Melanochromis 20:33, 4 July 2007 (UTC)

Is it the Banggai cardinal (Pterapogon kauderni)? bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 02:19, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Yep. One point to you. --Melanochromis 02:56, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 16

This extinct fish didn't have teeth; instead, it had a pair of razor-sharp plates that formed a sort of beak. The beak was so sharp and the jaw so strong that this fish has been said to have one of the most powerful bites. What fish is it? bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 03:26, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Is it Dunkleosteus? --Jnpet 05:33, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

You are correct. Point for you. bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 20:45, 5 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 17

Scorpaenopsis oxycephala, Arothron mappa, Dasyatis thetidis & Plotosus lineatus.
Which of the above four species is the odd one out and why? --Jnpet 02:04, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Wouldn't that be Arathron mappa, because it doesn't have venomous spines? Cynops2 02:28, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Dasyatis thetidis, because it is the only cartilaginous fish in the four. bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 02:48, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Cynops2 is correct! Scorpaenopsis oxycephala, Dasyatis thetidis & Plotosus lineatus are venomous whereas Arothron mappa is poisonous. A point to Cynops2. --Jnpet 03:38, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Mind my ignorance, but what's the difference between being venomous and being poisonous. bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 04:56, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

The difference is in the delivery. Venom is usually delivered through injection (piercing the skin), whereas poison is delivered through consumption, (eating or drinking). Arothron mappa is harmless when encountered, it will cause you harm if you eat it. Scorpaenopsis oxycephala, Dasyatis thetidis & Plotosus lineatus can give you a nasty if not fatal sting, but they are generally harmless to eat. --Jnpet 06:21, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 18

What fish with electrical organs lacks ventral, anal and caudal fins? Cynops2 15:42, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

I'll venture a guess. Is it Gymnarchus niloticus, or the Aba Aba?  — [Unsigned comment added by bibliomaniac15 (talk • contribs).]

Correct! Cynops2 18:40, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 19

This fish was used by the Ancient Greeks and Romans to treat headaches and gout. bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 18:48, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

Torpedo fish, genus... torpedo. Likely Torpedo mamorata... FireFly5 23:11, 6 July 2007 (UTC)

You are correct. bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 00:12, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Halfway there!! FireFly5 03:28, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 20

This legendary (but quite real) fish is known worldwide for its tolerance of cold water. It is able to safely weather water temperatures at 0C for extended periods, and in lab tests has been able to survive being super-cooled to temperatures as cold as -20C so long as it is kept free of ice crystals. (Although fishermen have reported seeing it frozen in blocks of ice) FireFly5 03:28, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Okay, a hint. It is found in the States, in only one state. Which state, you ask? What do you think!? FireFly5 21:42, 7 July 2007 (UTC)

Dumb guess then. Arctic cod? bibliomaniac15 ^{BUY NOW!} 01:29, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

Nope, try again. FireFly5 02:43, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

Mummichog, Fundulus heteroclitus? --Jnpet 06:51, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

Alaska blackfish (Dallia pectoralis)? --Melanochromis 07:00, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

Got it! Nice job. For my future reference, was this question too hard? FireFly5 16:52, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

I think it's ok as long as you keep giving out hints :) --Melanochromis 19:06, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 21

Have a look at this youtube clip. What fish is that? It'd be great if you can tell the species, but I'll accept it if you can just name the correct genus. --Melanochromis 19:11, 8 July 2007 (UTC)

Pangasius? --Terrapin83 04:53, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

Don't know if this is the same thing or not, but Pangasianodon? Check this out: http://sports.espn.go.com/outdoors/fishing/news/story?id=2097849 FireFly5 04:59, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

Pangasianodon is close but it's the Pangasius that is the correct genus. I'm quite confident those fish are iridescent sharks (Pangasius hypophthalmus) as they are the ones found gathering in huge swarms waiting to be fed at various piers in Bangkok. Iridescent shark is also the only pangasiid catfish hardy enough to proliferate in the pulluted parts of Chao Phraya River. One point to Terrapin83! --Melanochromis 05:12, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 22

This substance is obtained from fish swim bladders, particularly sturgeon, to clarify wine and beer.--Terrapin83 05:23, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

Isinglass? --Jnpet 06:19, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

correct --Terrapin83 07:12, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 23

What is Hákari? And from which country does this pungent dish originate? --Jnpet 07:32, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

It is rotted shark's meat, and it originates in Iceland.--Terrapin83 18:51, 9 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct. One point to Terrapin83. --Jnpet 01:32, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 24

This is the only goldfish breed developed in the United States. --Terrapin83 05:19, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

Is it the Comet? --Jnpet 05:37, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct --Terrapin83 06:18, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 25

Name five fish species whose classifications are attributed to the father of modern taxonomy. (Each listed species should be found in a wikipedia article). --Jnpet 09:54, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

Brown trout, European eel, Atlantic salmon, Atlantic herring, and the Northern bluefin tuna? --NoahElhardt 16:21, 11 July 2007 (UTC)

Yes indeed, the classification of all five species listed are attributed to Linnaeus. A point to NoahElhardt. --Jnpet 01:36, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 26

The female of what fish, regarded by some as being planktonic, produces more eggs than any other known vertebrate? --NoahElhardt 02:16, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Ocean sunfish --Terrapin83 05:20, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct. The Mola mola, or ocean sunfish. 1 more point for Terrapin83. --NoahElhardt 09:03, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 27

This is the name of the fleshy head growth found on several varieties of fancy goldfish.--Terrapin83 05:53, 13 July 2007 (UTC)

I believe that's called Wen? --Jnpet 06:24, 13 July 2007 (UTC)

correct!--Terrapin83 14:31, 13 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 28

This family of fish is considered to be the greatest contributor of coral sand around tropical reefs. Coral rock is ground up by the pharyngeal teeth from which they feed on algae and coral polyps. --Jnpet 01:22, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Would that be the family Scaridae? -Cynops2 01:47, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct! Commonly known as Parrotfish because of their beak like teeth. A point to Cynops2. --Jnpet 05:48, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 29

This genus of fish contains a variety of species that may be filter-feeders, parasites, or may feed on other parasites. -Cynops2 15:06, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Vandellia? FireFly5 23:36, 16 July 2007 (UTC)

Not quite. Sorry for not mentioning this, but the specific genus does not have an article. You will have to look at the family article to access the article. Hint: it is not a ray-finned fish. -Cynops2 02:20, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

Lampetra? FireFly5 04:40, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct! a point for you. Cynops2 14:41, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 30

Juveniles of this common aquarium fish will often shoal with Puntius tetrazona because of their similar patterning.FireFly5 23:05, 17 July 2007 (UTC)

I thought most of those species shoal together anyway. To make it even more complicated, there are also tons of hybrids between those species which would probably also shoal together. Any more hints, FireFly5? --Melanochromis 02:33, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

Oh geez, I didn't realize how hard that is. Okay, it's not a barb/tetra/other small schooling fish... FireFly5 02:53, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

clown loach?--Terrapin83 03:46, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

There you go. A point for Terrapin. FireFly5 06:26, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 31

What fish in 2007 caught by fishermen was studied and estimated to be between 90 and 115 years old? Bewareofdog 04:15, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

Shortraker Rockfish!! That happened here! (well, sort of. Same state.) It was all over the papers. I don't even think those things are edible... FireFly5 09:49, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct, a point for FireFly5 .Bewareofdog 19:27, 21 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 32

Families Salmonidae and Characidae are two of several characterized by the presence of a(n) ________. I've got a hint handy if no one gets it quickly... FireFly5 04:45, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Not sure why the text is like this? Oh well. FireFly5 04:46, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Fixed.Bewareofdog 06:15, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Thanks FireFly5 18:32, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Is it the Weberian apparatus? --Jnpet 02:18, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

No, the key world is characterized. They do in fact contain weberian apparatuses, but that is a fairly common trait. This is more rare. I'll give you a hint: it's something visible from the outside. FireFly5 05:48, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Okay, another hint. It's a fin... FireFly5 05:39, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

Is it the adipose fin? --Jnpet 09:08, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

That's the one! FireFly5 01:56, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 33

Let's do another "character" question. Goatfish, sturgeons and some species of sharks are characterized by the presence of what? --Jnpet 15:20, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Would that be the barbels? Cynops2 16:57, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

That's it! Maybe that was too easy? A point to Cynops2. --Jnpet 17:08, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 34

What fish creates a lure by having only one part of its body lack luminescence? Cynops2 18:51, 25 July 2007 (UTC)

Anglerfish? FireFly5 06:54, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Cookiecutter shark? --Jnpet 14:08, 26 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct, Jnpet! A point for you. (Signed by the former User:Cynops2, Now new and improved as Cynops3 20:51, 26 July 2007 (UTC), as I forgot my password yet again)

Question 35

Name the fish!

This illustration of fish is from an old Finnish book. Indeed, by clicking on it, you can see that all the fish are named in Finnish. Identify at least five of the fish and add the English names in the desciption of the illustration itself. --Jnpet 06:43, 27 July 2007 (UTC)

I didn't identify 3 but I did Identify these : 1.Atlantic cod 2.Spiny dogfish 4.Flounder 5.Atlantic mackerel 6.Thornback ray Bewareofdog 01:03, 28 July 2007 (UTC)

So did I get them right?Bewareofdog 04:26, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

Yes! Well done. A point to Bewareofdog. --Jnpet 01:32, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 36

In ancient Hawaii, prisoners were forced to fight ______ Bewareofdog 05:38, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

I'm just guessing, could it be sharks? --Jnpet 09:55, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Correct.Bewareofdog 23:28, 30 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 37

In the December 2006 issue of the journal, Public Library of Science Biology, a team of biologists announced the discovery of interspecies cooperative hunting, the first discovery of such cooperation between fish in general. Name the two fish. --Jnpet 02:12, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

That would be a species of grouper (Plectropomus pessuliferus), and the giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) Cynops3 03:05, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Yes indeed! A point to Cynops2~3. --Jnpet 05:14, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Question 38

What constellations are named after fish? Cynops3 18:47, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

Pisces meaning fish, Piscis Austrinus meaning Southern fish, Dorado meaning mahi mahi, and Volans which can be either flying fish or flying thing. Did I miss any? --Jnpet 01:51, 1 August 2007 (UTC)

You got 'em all!! Congrats on winning tournament IV of the fish quiz!! --Cynops3 02:19, 1 August 2007 (UTC)