Scatty (Scatophagus tetracanthus)

Scientific name: Scatophagus tetracanthus Lacep?de, 1802

The Scatty (Scatophagus tetracanthus) is a freshwater fish of the family Scatophagidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–30°C (72–86°F). Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Somalia and Kenya to South Africa, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Also found in the rivers and lagoons of East Africa.

Scatty care at a glance

Temperature: 22–30°C (72–86°F)

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-18; Anal spines: 4; Anal soft rays: 14 - 15

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Species facts

Scientific name: Scatophagus tetracanthus
Family: Scatophagidae (Scats)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 30.0
Environment: Marine; freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific: Somalia and Kenya to South Africa, Australia and Papua New Guinea. Also found in the rivers and lagoons of East Africa.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Venomous
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)