Dec 30, 2025 · Many ray-finned fish, like parrotfish and wrasses, are active during the day for foraging (diurnal). However, some, like tarpon and groupers, feed at dusk (crepuscular), while …

Actinopterygii (/ ˌæktɪnɒptəˈrɪdʒiaɪ / ⓘ; from Ancient Greek ἀκτίς (aktís) 'ray, beam' and πτέρυξ (ptérux) 'wing, fins'), members of which are known as ray-finned fish or actinopterygians, is a …

Dec 21, 2025 · Surviving Chondrostei are the bottom-feeding marine and freshwater sturgeons, the strange plankton-feeding paddlefishes of the Mississippi River of North America and the …

Feb 15, 2018 · Ray-finned fishes make up about half of all known vertebrate species. This group of fish is very diverse, so species come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. The ray …

Ray-finned fishes inhabit a variety of extreme environments. These include high altitude lakes and streams, desert springs (e.g. pupfishes ), subterranean caves (e.g. cavefishes ), ephemeral …

Guess what? About half of the animal species with backbones are fishes.

Nov 12, 2025 · Ray-finned fish, also known as Actinopterygii, comprise the vast majority of fish species, showcasing incredible diversity; this article will explore several examples and detail …

They can live in shallow lakes, like a minnow, or the deepest parts of the ocean, like an angler fish. Below is a list of ray-finned fish.

Jan 2, 2026 · Fishes of the World, 5th ed. Wiley. Banded Archerfish, Toxotes jaculatrix (Family Toxotidae). Archerfish knock terrestrial insects into the water by shooting jets of water at them. …

From the icy waters of the Arctic to the warm tropics of the Caribbean, Ray-finned Fishes adapt to various environments. Habitats include coral reefs, estuaries, rivers, and lakes. Notable …