Directory of Perciformes Resources

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Large order of fishes that includes families such as the Percidae (perches), Centrarchidae (sunfishes), Sciaenidae (drums or croakers), Cichlidae (cichlids), Scombridae (mackerels and tunas), Xiphiidae (billfishes), and Channidae (snakeheads).

Resources in This Category

• Albacore Tuna: Thunnus alalunga

  http://www.arkive.org/albacore-tuna/thunnus-alalunga/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Amphiprion ocellaris

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2007/berends_bets
  Betsy Berens provides information on the Ocellaris Clownfish, its classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interaction with other species.

• Aplodinotus grunniens

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/2010/abel_arie/classification.htm
  Student project on the freshwater drum with classification, habitat, adaptation, diet, reproduction and interactions with other species.

• Archosargus probatocephalus: Sheepshead

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Archos_probat.htm
  Photograph and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Atlantic Blue-fin Tuna: Thunnus thynnus

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2009/schwobe_dust
  Research project by Dustin Schwobe at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.

• Atlantic Sailfish: Istiophorus albicans

  http://www.arkive.org/atlantic-sailfish/istiophorus-albicans/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Bandit Angelfish

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2009/brocker_jord
  Research project on Apolemichthys arcuatus by Jordan Brocker at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.

• Bigeye Tuna: Thunnus obesus

  http://www.arkive.org/bigeye-tuna/thunnus-obesus/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Brownstriped Grunt: Anisotremus moricandi

  http://www.arkive.org/brownstriped-grunt/anisotremus-moricandi/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Bullethead Parrotfish: Chlorurus sordidus

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2008/klemm_amy/
  Research project by Amy Klemm on this brilliant-colored fish including its habitat, nutrition, reproduction, behavior, classification and adaptation.

• Centropomus undecimalis: Common Snook

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Centro_undeci.htm
  Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and special status.

• Cichlid Room Companion

  http://www.cichlidae.com/
  Information center. Provides a gallery, descriptions and a taxonomic reference service.

• Cynoscion nebulosus: Spotted Seatrout

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Cynosc_nebulo.htm
  Photograph and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Double Sash Butterflyfish: Chaetodon marleyi

  http://www.arkive.org/double-sash-butterflyfish/chaetodon-marleyi/
  Photographs and information from ARKive on this species endemic to the waters around South Africa.

• Dusky Grouper: Epinephelus marginatus

  http://www.arkive.org/dusky-grouper/epinephelus-marginatus/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Epinephelus morio: Red Grouper

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Epinep_morio.htm
  Photograph and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Epinephelus striatus: Nassau Grouper

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Epinep_striat.htm
  Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and special status.

• Gymnocephalus cernua

  http://www.fishbase.org/summary/4474
  Provides a photograph, description, classification and life history of this species.

• Hogfish: Lachnolaimus maximus

  http://www.arkive.org/hogfish/lachnolaimus-maximus/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Humphead Parrotfish: Bolbometopon muricatum

  http://www.arkive.org/humphead-parrotfish/bolbometopon-muricatum/
  Videos, photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Humphead Wrasse: Cheilinus undulatus

  http://www.arkive.org/humphead-wrasse/cheilinus-undulatus/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Indo-Pacific Sailfish: Istiophorus platypterus

  http://www.arkive.org/indo-pacific-sailfish/istiophorus-platypterus/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Indo-Pacific Sergeant: Abudefduf vaigiensis

  http://www.arkive.org/indo-pacific-sergeant/abudefduf-vaigiensis/
  Photographs and classification information from ARKive.

• Largemouth Bass: Micropterus salmides

  http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_18958-45681--,00.html
  Fact sheet with image.

• Leiostomus xanthurus: Spot

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Leiosto_xanthu.htm
  Photograph and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Lutjanus analis: Mutton Snapper

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Lutjan_analis.htm
  Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Lutjanus griseus: Mangrove Snapper

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Lutjan_griseu.htm
  Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Lutjanus synagris: Lane Snapper

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Lutjan_synagr.htm
  Photograph and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Micropterus salmonides

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2008/junge_mark/
  Research project by Mark Junge on the largemouth bass including its classification, habitat, reproduction, adaptations and nutrition.

• Mycteroperca bonaci: Black Grouper

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Mycter_bonaci.htm
  Photograph and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Mycteroperca microlepis: Gag Grouper

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Mycter_microl.htm
  Photograph and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Nassau Grouper: Epinephelus striatus

  http://www.arkive.org/nassau-grouper/epinephelus-striatus/
  Videos, photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Ocyurus chrysurus: Yellowtail Snapper

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Ocyurus_chrysu.htm
  Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Oreochromis mossambicus: Mosambique Tilapia

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Oreochromis_mossambicus.htm
  Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and invasive information.

• Pogonias cromis: Black Drum

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Pogoni_cromis.htm
  Photograph and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Pomatomus saltatrix: Bluefish

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Pomatom_saltat.htm
  Photograph and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Pumpkinseed Sunfish

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/2010/blackwoo_sama/
  Student project on Lepomis gibbosus with classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species.

• Rainbow Parrotfish: Scarus guacamaia

  http://www.arkive.org/rainbow-parrotfish/scarus-guacamaia/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Redmouth Grouper: Aethaloperca rogaa

  http://www.arkive.org/redmouth-grouper/aethaloperca-rogaa/
  Video, photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Roanoke Bass: Ambloplites cavifrons

  http://www.arkive.org/roanoke-bass/ambloplites-cavifrons/
  Photographs and information from ARKive on this species endemic to rivers in Virginia and North Carolina, USA.

• Sarotherodon melanotheron: Blackchin Tilapia

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Sarotherodon_melanotheron.htm
  Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and invasive information.

• Sciaenops ocellatus

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Sciaeno_ocella.htm
  Taxonomy, description and photograph of the red drum, its habitat and distribution, life history, community ecology and importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Scomberomorus cavalla: King Mackerel

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Scombe_cavall.htm
  Photograph and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Scomberomorus maculatus: Spanish Mackerel

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Scombe_macula.htm
  Photograph and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Scomberomorus regalis: Cero

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Scombe_regali.htm
  Photograph and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Smallmouth Bass (Micropterus dolomieui)

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/2010/hetke_dust/
  Student project with systematics, habitat, adaptive morphology, diet and metabolism, reproduction and interactions with other species.

• Smallmouth Bass: Micropterus dolomieui

  http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_18958-45689--,00.html
  Fact sheet with image.

• Southern Bluefin Tuna: Thunnus maccoyii

  http://www.arkive.org/southern-bluefin-tuna/thunnus-maccoyii/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Sphyraena barracuda: King of the Reef

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2008/sellnow_hann/
  Research project by Hannah Sellnow on the great barracuda including its classification, habitat, life history, nutrition and interactions with other species.

• Spotfin Betta: Betta macrostoma

  http://www.arkive.org/spotfin-betta/betta-macrostoma/
  Photographs and information from ARKive on this freshwater species endemic to Brunei and northern Sarawak, Borneo.

• Swordfish: Xiphias gladius

  http://www.arkive.org/swordfish/xiphias-gladius/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Tanganyika Blackfin: Altolamprologus calvus

  http://www.arkive.org/tanganyika-blackfin/altolamprologus-calvus/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• The Black Crappie

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/2010/jacobson_laur/
  Student project on Pomoxis nigromaculatus with classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species.

• The Bluegill: Lepomis macrochirus

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/2010/ludwigso_jord/
  Student project by Jordan Ludwigson including classification, habitat, adaptation, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species.

• Tilapia, an Introduction

  http://www.biology-resources.com/fish-tilapia-01.html
  Article on the life cycle of the Tilapia tropical fish, covering habitat, courtship, reproduction and feeding.

• Trachinotus carolinus: Florida Pompano

  http://www.sms.si.edu/irlspec/Trachi_caroli.htm
  Photographs and information on this species, including its taxonomy, description, habitat, distribution, life history, population biology, physical tolerances, community ecology and its importance in the fisheries round Florida.

• Walleye: Stizostedion vitreum

  http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_18958-45694--,00.html
  Image and fact sheet for this freshwater fish, a member of the perch family.

• Wreckfish: Polyprion americanus

  http://www.arkive.org/wreckfish/polyprion-americanus/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Yellow Perch

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/2010/dorff_kell/
  Student project on Perca flavescens with classification, habitat, adaptation, diet, reproduction and interactions with other species.

• Yellow Tang: Zebrasoma flavescens

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2007/tarman_tyle/
  Research project by Tyler Tarman on this fish, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species.

• Yellowfin Hind: Cephalopholis hemistiktos

  http://www.arkive.org/yellowfin-hind/cephalopholis-hemistiktos/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Yellowfin Tuna: Thunnus albacarese

  http://www.arkive.org/yellowfin-tuna/thunnus-albacares/
  Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Zoo seeks mate for last surviving ‘gorgeously ugly’ fish

  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22468206
  The BBC reports that there are three known surviving Mangarahara cichlids, all male, and that a female is wanted to save the species.

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