California Academy of Sciences, Outlying Exhibits

Steinhart Aquarium, the Living Collection, is home to 38,000 live animals from around the world, representing more than 900 separate species. Come nose-to-beak with an African penguin, watch sharks and stingrays cruise beneath your feet, check out the set of teeth on a piranha, and learn about ...more ↓

Kaya

Primarily known as long-fin tetra,Brycinus longipinnis is also described as African long-finned tetra among other terms.

Salminus

Salminus, popularly known as dorado or dourado, is a genus of relatively large, up to 1 metre (3.3 ft) long, predatory freshwater fish from the Characidae family. They are native to large tropical and subtropical rivers in South America, and undertake migrations during the rainy season to spawn. They are very popular among recreational anglers and also support ...more ↓

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