Hippocampus reidi HIPREI-072604-GIRJAV–0001

The Breeder’s Registry Information contained in this report is taken from submitted observations from the aquarist unless noted otherwise (see comments). Information may be reproduced providing the Breeder’s Registry is cited. Breeder ID: HIPREI-072604-GIRJAV–0001 Date received: 7/26/04 Identification: Hippocampus reidi (Ginsburg 1933 ) Geographic origin: Atlantic Taxonomy: (After I.C.Z.N) Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Syngnathiformes Family: Syngnathidae Genus: Hippocampus Species: reidi Duration male(yr): 5 yrs Size male(mm): 17 cm Duration female (yr): 5 yrs Size female (mm): 15…

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Amphiprion clarkii AMPCLA-021803-BAKDEN-006

Report: Amphiprion clarkii (Rcvd: 2/18/03) The Breeder’s Registry¨ Information contained in this report is taken from submitted observations from aquarist unless noted otherwise (see comments). Information may be reproduced providing the Breeder’s Registry is cited. Breeder ID: AMPCLA-021803-BAKDEN-006 Date received: 2/18/03 Identification: Amphiprion clarkii (Bennett, 1830) Geographic origin: Indo-pacific Taxonomy:(after I.C.Z.N.) Description: Usually dark (black) with varying amounts of orange / yellow on face and tips of fins. Three bars;…

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Pterapogon kauderni PTEKAU-011702-ERIKNUD-005

The Breeder’s Registry©Information contained in this report is taken from submitted observations from aquarist unless noted otherwise (see comments). Information may be reproduced providing the Breeder’s Registry is cited. Breeder ID: PTEKAU-011702-ERIKNUD-005 Date received: 1/17/02 Identification: Pterapogon kauderni Koumans, 1933 Geographic origin: Indonesia Taxonomy: (after I.C.Z.N) Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Apogonidae Genus: Pterapogon Species: kauderni Description: Silver body with distinct black bars and distinct silver/whitespots. Length of time in captivity: 9 months Size male (mm): ~38…

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Amblygobius albimaculatus AMBALB-090100-HALJOH-001

Breeder ID: AMBALB-090100-HALJOH-001 Date received: 9/1/00 Identification: Amblygobius albimaculatus (Rüppell, 1830 ) Geographic origin: Indo-pacific Taxonomy: (after I.C.Z.N.) Description: One of three families presently recognized as “Gobies” (Rhyacichthyidae, Odontobutidae, and Gobiidae). Most have scales, but lack the sensory lateral line on the body found in most fishes. Representatives first appeared (freshwater) in the fossil record during the Eocene ~ 30 to 50 million years ago. This species is similar to the less commonly…

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Valenciennea muralis VALMUR-082800-BKEVIN-001

The Breeder’s Registry© Information contained in this report is taken from submitted observations from aquarist unless noted otherwise (see comments). Information may be reproduced providing the Breeder’s Registry is cited. Breeder ID: VALMUR-082800-BKEVIN-001 Date received: 8/28/00 Identification: Valenciennea muralis (Guoy & Gaimard – publishing authors) in Cuvier & Valenciennes 1837 Geographic origin: Eastern Indian Ocean and western tropical Pacific Taxonomy: (after I.C.Z.N) Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Gobiidae Genus: Valenciennea Species: muralis   Description:…

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Pterapogon kauderni PTEKAU-081500-SHEJAM-004

The Breeder’s Registry© Information contained in this report is taken from submitted observations from aquarist unless noted otherwise (see comments). Information may be reproduced providing the Breeder’s Registry is cited. Breeder ID: PTEKAU-081500-SHEJAM-004 Date received: 8/15/00 Identification: Pterapogon kauderni Koumans, 1933 Geographic origin: Indonesia Taxonomy: (after I.C.Z.N) Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Apogonidae Genus: Pterapogon Species: kauderni Description: Silver body with distinct black bars and distinct silver/whitespots. Length of time in captivity: 2 years Size male (mm):…

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Apogon compressus APOCOM-072700-MOHDAV-001

The Breeder’s Registry® Information contained in this report is taken from submitted observations from aquarist unless noted otherwise (see comments). Information may be reproduced providing the Breeder’s Registry is cited. Breeder ID:APOCOM-072700-MOHDAV-001 Date received: 7/27/00 Identification: Apogon compressus (Smith & Radcliffe, 1991) Geographic origin: Western Taxonomy: (after I.C.Z.N.) Length of time in captivity, male(yr): 1.5 Size male (mm): 74 Length of time in captivity, female (yr): 1.5 Size female(mm): 74,…

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Octopus briareus OCTBRI-030400-SZETRA-001

The Breeder’s Registry©Information contained in this report is taken from submitted observations from aquarist unless noted otherwise (see comments). Information may be reproduced providing the Breeder’s Registry is cited. Breeder ID: OCTBRI-030400-SZETRA-001 Date: 3/4/00 Identification: Octopus briareus Robson, 1929 Geographic origin: Caribbean, Florida Keys Taxonomy: (after I.C.Z.N.) Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Mollusca Class: Cephalopoda Order: Octopoda Family: Octopodidae Genus: Octopus Subgenus: Octopus Species: briareus Description: Brown to iridescent green to red in color. Arms are long and thin in relation to body, second…

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Histrio histrio HISHIS-021600-MAGLUI-001

The Breeder’s Registry® Information contained in this report is taken from submitted observations from aquarist unless noted otherwise (see comments). Information may be reproduced providing the Breeder’s Registry is cited. Breeder ID: HISHIS-021600-MAGLUI-001 Date received: 2/16/00 Identification: Histrio histrio (Linnaeus, 1758) Geographic origin: Widespread tropical distribution, except in the Mediterranean Taxonomy (after I.C.Z.N.) Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Lophiiformes Family: Antennariidae Genus: Histrio (G. Fischer, 1813) Species: histrio Description: Short laterally…

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Amphiprion akindynos AMPAKI-013100-GOODEN-001

Breeder ID:AMPAKI-013100-GOODEN-001 Date received: 1/31/00 Identification: Amphiprion akindynos (Allen, 1972) Geographic origin: Indo-pacific Taxonomy: (after I.C.Z.N.) Duration male(yr): 2.0 Size male (mm): 102 Duration female (yr): 2.0 Size female(mm): 102 Broodstock notes: The female is very timid and movement in the room where the aquarium is causes stress. The pair shares a 40 gal (US) breeder tank with a pair of A. ephippium. The tank is divided in half with…

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