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Scat (Scatophagus argus)

argus fish

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Also known as: Scatophagus argus, scat

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…best-known species, the scat, or argus fish (S. argus), is a popular freshwater aquarium fish when small. Scats commonly reach a length of 30 cm (1 foot). The young are colourful little fish with reddish or greenish bodies dotted with black spots, but the adults gradually lose their bright colours…
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…best-known species, the scat, or argus fish (S. argus), is a popular freshwater aquarium fish when small. Scats commonly reach a length of 30 cm (1 foot). The young are colourful little fish with reddish or greenish bodies dotted with black spots, but the adults gradually lose their bright colours…
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