Image Bank - Fishes
Spotted Scat
Reference |
IB2594 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Scats - SCATOPHAGIDAE |
Common Name |
Spotted Scat |
Scientific Name |
Scatophagus argus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
Scats feed on organic detritus, small invertebrates and algae, and reach a maximum length of about 33 cm. They are popular aquarium fishes. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |