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Populations of large predatory fish in the global oceans were estimated to be about 10% of their pre-industrial levels by 2003, [1] and they are most at risk of extinction; there was a disproportionate level of large predatory fish extinctions during the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event 66 million years ago. [2]
Although many species are small, in some cases less than 10 cm (3.9 in), the giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus) is one of the largest bony fishes in the world, growing to 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) in length and 400 kg (880 lb) in weight. [2] Representatives of this group live in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide.
Various carnivorans, with feliforms to the left, and caniforms to the right. Carnivora is an order of placental mammals that have specialized in primarily eating flesh. Members of this order are called carnivorans, or colloquially carnivores, though the term more properly refers to any meat-eating organisms, and some carnivoran species are omnivores or herbivores.
Humans can live on fish-based diets, as can their carnivorous domesticated pets such as dogs and cats. The ecological effects of piscivores can extend to other food chains. In a study of cutthroat trout stocking, researchers found that the addition of this piscivore can have noticeable effects on non-aquatic organisms, in this case bats feeding ...
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The brown-marbled grouper has been listed as "Vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species since 2004. Because of its size and hardiness, this species has a high commercial interest in the live food fish trade. However, its biological characteristics make this species particularly vulnerable to over-fishing.
The harlequin tuskfish is a moderately difficult fish to maintain in captivity. Juveniles can be shy and easily bullied by aggressive tankmates, while adults will be quite aggressive. [ 4 ] At a minimum, they should be kept in a 120-gallon tank for a single specimen.
One of the world's rarest canids, and Africa's most endangered carnivore. Siberian tiger: Panthera tigris tigris: 560 [10] EN [10] [10] Siberian tigers have made a comeback from the brink of extinction due to the strict laws of the Russian government. Russian Authorities believe that the number of living Siberian tigers will reach 700 after ...