Freshwater Fish
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Which freshwater fish is the largest, sometimes exceeding 600 pounds?
About Freshwater Fish
Give your memory a workout with Freshwater Fish: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Cast your knowledge into the world of freshwater fish found in rivers, lakes, and streams worldwide. Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which freshwater fish is the largest, sometimes exceeding 600 pounds?
Answer: Mekong Giant Catfish
2. Salmon are famous for doing what at the end of their life cycle?
Answer: Returning to their birthplace to spawn
3. What popular game fish is known as 'largemouth' and 'smallmouth' varieties?
Answer: Bass
4. The piranha, known for its sharp teeth, is native to rivers in which continent?
Answer: South America
5. Which colorful freshwater fish is one of the most popular aquarium fish in the world?
Answer: Guppy
Frequently asked questions
How long does Freshwater Fish take?
Most players finish Freshwater Fish in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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