Tropical fish include
fish found in
tropical environments around the world, including both fresh
water and salt water species. Tropical fish are popular
aquarium fish , due to their often bright coloration.
Tropical fish kept for home aquaria include the following:
- Wild-caught specimens.
- Single-species individuals born in
captivity. The latter category includes lines
selectively bred for special physical features, such as
long fins, or particular colorations, such as albino.
-
Hybrids of more than one species.
Recreational SCUBA divers are often enthusiasts of tropical
fish as well. Some keep lists of fish species they have
observed while diving, especially in tropical marine environments.
See also
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