Spotted scat
A species of Spotted scats, Also known as Ruby, Spotted butter fish, Argus fish, Tiger butterfish Scientific name : Scatophagus argus Genus : Spotted scats
Spotted scat, A species of Spotted scats
Also known as:
Ruby, Spotted butter fish, Argus fish, Tiger butterfish
Botanical name: Scatophagus argus
Genus: Spotted scats
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Spotted scat (Scatophagus argus) is a species native to rivers and brackish waters of the wider Indo-Pacific region. It is a popular brackish aquarium specimen kept for its attractive spots. Keepers beware: anterior parts of the body have small poisonous spikes, and the venom can cause dizziness and severe pain.
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