Scatophagus argus
| Common Names: | Argus Fish Green Scat Red Scat Scat Spotted Scat |
| Synonyms: | Chaetodon argus Ephippus argus Scatophagus argus argus |
| Family: | Scatophagidae |
| Category: | OthersFW |
| Distribution: | Australia; Costal brackish and salt water of Australia to Indonesia. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Estuary; Estuary |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peaceful, schooling. Older Scat may become predatory towards small fish. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed live worms and algae flakes. The Scat is sensitive to nitrites. This is not a freshwater species. Young Scat are born in brackish water and migrate towards saltwater as they age. Scat should be kept in schools in a large tank. Plants will be eaten, including Java Fern (which can be poisonous). |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 30cm (11.8") Female: 30cm (11.8") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Not possible to determine from external features. |
| Breeding: | Has not been bred in captivity. |
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| Comments: | The colour and spots fade as this species ages. It has been reported that the dorsal fin's spines are mildly poisonous. Caution should be observed when doing maintenance in the tank. It is reported that Java Ferns are toxic to this species. |
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| Markings: | Not Specified |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | © FishProfiles.com |
| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | cherrypie, Garofoli, zachf92 |
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