How do I tell if my fish is male or female?
Frequently Asked Cichlid QuestionsFirst it is nearly impossible to tell the sex of fry. Some maturity is necessary to see the signs of gender indication, in species that have gender indication. For instance you know you have a boy and girl angelfish only when you see hatched fry. Other than that, angels can be very difficult to tell. In general the following can be used as markers in helping determine gender. However, as with the English language, for every rule, there are exceptions.
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A Squirrel Place F.A.Q. SectionThere is no difference in appearance, between males and females. About the only sure way to tell the sex of a squirrel is to turn it over and look. Index
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New England Aquarium Penguin PagesMale and female penguins look identical to the untrained eye. Males tend to be heavier then females. The male's beak tends to be thicker and longer then the females. In order to be certain many zoos and aquariums use a blood sample to perform a DNA test which will determine sex.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Anatolian Shepherd Dog ...The males are usually larger and may be more aggressive. Females, being of a smaller stature, may be more ideally suited as a house companion. Males tend to be more outgoing, and more forgiving of mistakes in training. Females tend to be less dominant and work well with children - however, many females may actually be more protective of their households than males. Nevertheless, generalities do not always apply, and it is best to ask the breeder for their advice.
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FAQ/BroodingChickens: There are several "theories" but one I have found to be the most accurate....is using a nail, needle or ring, fastened to a 6-8 inch piece of sewing thread. Hold the string with the nail swinging freely above the chick. The string will swing in a circle if it is a female and back and forth if it is a male. You can try this over people's wrists. It is fun and makes for very interesting conversation. I do not know why it works but we have found it to be very accurate.
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Cats Protection : Cat Care : FAQs : NeuteringTo tell if your kitten is male or female, you will need to lift the tail and look at the back end. Both sexes will have two holes but on a female the holes will be fairly close together, whereas on a male there will be a space where the testicles will develop.
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The Raven's Aviary - Close Encounters of the Corvid KindThere's no practical way. Not unless you can do some bloodwork, or observe the bird during mating season.
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Dolphin Faqs - dolphin Cancun Mexico programs,informationThe male dolphin has two slits in its lower belly, one for its penis and the other for its anus. The female dolphin has only one slit, which contains both the anus and the vagina.
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Uncle Milton: Customer Care: FAQs: Surf FrogsIt's difficult to tell the difference. Generally, female frogs are slightly larger and their skin color is a little lighter than males.
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Dinosaur Dreaming common questions, Monash Science CentreIt is very difficult to tell the difference between male and female dinosaurs just by looking at their bones. However we think that the crests on some of the duck-billed dinosaurs may have belonged to the male dinosaurs.
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Helen's Hamster Pages and Pictures at Dhassa - FAQsThe easiest way to tell is that the male hamster has a kind of extra bulge around the tail. But you can also turn them onto their back to check. You can see the difference between a male and female at
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Koi - The only magazine for practical Koi keeping adviceIt's difficult with small Koi. With adult fish, females are usually a more full cigar-shape, compared to leaner males.
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Sulcata Station - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions abou...Sulcata Station's response: It is very difficult to determine the sex of a sulcata that is less than 10 to 15 pounds, or less than 12 inches in shell length. In fact, most sulcata owners *don't* know what sex their tortoise is until they witness it laying eggs, or everting its penis, or attempting to mount other tortoises.
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Betta Listserv - Frequently Asked QuestionsFor the most part, this is very simple. When they are young, or not completely mature, it is more difficult. The majority of the time, females will be short finned. They will also have an ovipositor between their ventral & anal fins. This looks like a small, white bump. They develop this when they are mature enough to breed. Males will normally have long, flowing fins. They are the typical picture that comes to mind when someone mentions a betta.
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It is impossible to tell the males from the females until they are sexually mature and ready to shed their sex cells (gametes). At that time, the gonads do look a little different, and eggs or sperm can be seen being shed. At earlier stages, the medusae may be sexed by taking a snip of tissue off from the end of the gonad and preparing a squash slide.
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FAQsA cold water parasite called White Spot or ICH is responsible for what appear to be salt grains on the body and fins of a fish. An advanced case where the body is largely covered is often fatal. Early detection and treatment is imperative. The fish will hang near the surface of the water and act disinterested in food and other fish. This parasite lives in the silt and debris layer of the bottom of the pond and even on the body of a healthy fish.
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