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Freshwater fishes and invertebrates

Explore Singapore’s curious freshwater critters

Last updated 26 May 2026

Freshwater fish and invertebrate species of Singapore

Did you know Singapore is home to a large variety of amphibian species? Explore some of them below!

Common Snakehead

Common Snakehead

About the Harlequin Rasbora in Singapore

Harlequin Rasbora

Malayan Forest Betta

Malayan Forest Betta

Malayan Stream Prawns

Malayan Stream Prawns

Saddle Barb

Saddle Barb

Singapore Freshwater Crab

Singapore Freshwater Crab

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Resources on the freshwater fishes and invertebrates of Singapore

Keen to deepen your knowledge on the freshwater fishes and invertebrates of Singapore? Learn more through these related resources.

Biodiversity of Singapore - Freshwater fishes and invertebrates text

Biodiversity of Singapore - Freshwater fishes and invertebrates

A guide to the freshwater fauna of Nee Soon swamp forest

A guide to the freshwater fauna of Nee Soon swamp forest