Back caption: Broad Headed Cichlid. Aequidens latifrons. One of the better known aquarium fishes from South America. Although handsome, it is somewhat disposed to fight.
Back caption: Eigenmann's gymnotus / Eigenmania virescens. A peculiar species which propels itself almost entirely by a long fin attached to the lower surface. A relative to the well-known Electric Eel, a native of South America.
Back caption: Flying Characins / These small fishes, Gasteropelicus and Carnegiella strigata, are true flying fishes capable of skimming over the water for short distances. They are natives of South America.
Back caption: Glass Fish / Ambassis lala. A remarkable, nearly transparent fish from the East Indies. The internal details of anatomy can be plainly seen.
Back caption: Mexican Swordtail / Xiphophorus helleri. One of the better known species of small aquarium fishes which gives birth to active young. The male is distinguished by a long sword-like process on the lower part of the tail.
Back caption: Periophthalmus koelreuteri. A remarkable fish that spends much of its time out of water in pursuit of insects. It is here shown with its eyes protruding from the water in a frog-like fashion. A native of West Africa.
Back caption: Zebra and Pearl Danios / Brachydanio rerio and albolineatus. These two species, native to India, are among the most popular of small aquarium fishes.
Back caption: Pike Killie / Belenesox belizanus. A ferocious but small fish which gives birth to active young. Sometimes kept in home aquaria. A native of Central America.
Back caption: Piranha / Serrasalmo rhombeus. A small but dangerous species. In its native habitat it is known to attack human beings in packs. The teeth are so sharp that it is enabled to bite large chunks of flesh with ease.
Back caption: Yellow Characin / Hyphessobrycon bifasciatus. Popularly known as the Yellow Tetra, frequently kept in small aquaria. A native of Southeastern Brazil.
