Contents Fish index (by name) Fish families (by picture) Glossary Parts of a fish
	Kelvin K P Lim and Jeffrey K Y Low

SOME FISHY TRIVIA 'Anomalous' Fishes More fishy trivia Living together Defence and Offense Reproduction This chapter highlights a selection of local marine fishes whose appearance, biology and habits are slightly different from that expected of fish in general. All the species are illustrated in this book. Just like whales were often mistaken for fish, many local fish species do not conform to our general impression of how they should look like. Common examples include the seahorses (Hippocampus spp.), the razorfish (Aeoliscus strigatus) and the seamoths (Pegasus spp.). All have apparently segmented bodies and tubular mouths, and resemble insects. However, like any fish, they have gills, fins and backbones. The amphibious Mudskippers (especially Periophthalmus and Periophthalmodon spp.) live largely on land, and may even appear to dislike being under water. However they cannot survive long periods away from water. A mudskipper extracts oxygen from water held in its mouth. This fish also breathes through its skin, and this it can only do if it stays wet at all times.

Introduction Coastal Marine Habitats Fishy Trivia Dangerous Fishes Fishes and Man About the guidebook

From A Guide to Common Marine Fishes of Singapore by Kelvin K P Lim and Jeffrey K Y Low Published by the Singapore Science Centre and sponsored by BP ©Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and Singapore Science Centre