[Ebook] 500 freshwater aquarium fish – Miscellaneous Fish – Scat (Scatophagus argus)
Juvenile -scats are very attractively marked, although some of the intensity of coloration is lost as they grow. A reddish “species,” or “subspecies,” is also available and is referred to as S. “rubrifrons, ” or S. argus atromaculatus. However, it is generally accepted that it is just a naturally occurring color variety of S. agrus. S. tetracanthus (African Scat) is only rarely seen in the hobby. Selenotoca multifasciata (Silver Scat) from Australia—also known as Striped Butterfish or Striped Scat—is occasionally available and has similar characteristics and requirements. In the wild, adult Scats are generally estuarine or saltwater fish. Juveniles enter freshwater, and are usually the Scats that are available in shops.
