Fish

The swordfish (Xiphias gladius) is a large, highly migratory predatory fish renowned for its elongated, sword-like bill and streamlined body, inhabiting temperate and tropical oceans worldwide.

The Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) is a small, schooling pelagic fish known for its silvery, streamlined body and its vital role as a key forage species in the North Atlantic Ocean.

Pollock refers to two closely related marine fish species known for their streamlined, fusiform bodies and silvery coloration, thriving in cold temperate waters and playing a vital role in global fisheries.

Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) are vibrant marine fish known for their striking orange bodies marked with three white bands edged in black and their unique symbiotic relationship with sea anemones.

The Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) is a fast-swimming, pelagic marine fish known for its striking iridescent blue-green coloration and distinctive wavy stripes, playing a vital role in North Atlantic ecosystems and fisheries.

Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) is a migratory, anadromous fish native to the North Pacific Ocean and its adjoining river systems, celebrated for its vivid red spawning coloration and distinctive life cycle spanning both freshwater and marine environments.

The Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a large, powerful cartilaginous fish known as the ocean's apex predator, recognized worldwide for its size, strength, and ecological importance.

The Atlantic Halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) is the largest flatfish of the North Atlantic, recognized for its massive size, distinctive diamond-shaped body, and commercial importance.

The Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) is a vibrant marine fish prized for its bright red coloration, firm flesh, and significant role in commercial and recreational fisheries across the western Atlantic Ocean.

The Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) is a large, fast-growing freshwater fish known for its distinctive silvery scales, filter-feeding habits, and rapid reproduction.

The electric eel (Electrophorus electricus) is a freshwater fish famed for its remarkable ability to generate powerful electric shocks, used for hunting, navigation, and defense.

The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is a catadromous, elongated bony fish native to freshwater and coastal waters of Europe and North Africa, renowned for its extraordinary life cycle involving a trans-Atlantic spawning migration to the Sargasso Sea.

The bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) is a large, migratory pelagic fish known for its robust body and notably large eyes, adapted to deep, low-light oceanic habitats.

The Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) is a resilient freshwater cichlid native to southeastern Africa, prized worldwide for its adaptability and importance in aquaculture.

The walleye (Sander vitreus) is a medium to large predatory freshwater fish native to North America, prized for its distinctive glassy eyes and valued as both a sport and commercial species.

The Atlantic Sturgeon (Acipenser oxyrinchus) is a large, long-lived anadromous fish known for its armored body and elongated snout, native to the Atlantic coast of North America and parts of Europe.

The Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta splendens) is a small, vibrantly colored freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, celebrated for its elaborate fins, aggressive territorial behavior, and unique ability to breathe atmospheric air through a specialized labyrinth organ.

The Common Sole (Solea solea) is a European flatfish known for its distinctive oval, flattened body and valued for its delicate texture and mild flavor in gastronomy.

The mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) is a small, vibrantly colored marine fish known for its psychedelic blue, orange, and green patterns and unique scaleless skin covered in a protective mucus.

The Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) is a versatile freshwater and anadromous fish known for its distinctive spotted pattern and widespread presence across Europe and beyond.

The Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) is a large, long-lived freshwater fish native to North America, recognized for its ancient lineage and distinctive armored body.

Lampreys are jawless, eel-like aquatic vertebrates distinguished by their circular sucking mouths lined with keratinized teeth, representing one of the most primitive living fish lineages.

The Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is a large, robust marine fish native to the North Atlantic Ocean, renowned for its commercial importance and distinctive morphology.

The Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) is a freshwater fish native to North America, renowned for its slender body, forked tail, and distinctive whisker-like barbels, making it a popular species in both aquaculture and recreational fishing.

Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) is a medium-sized marine fish native to the North Atlantic Ocean, recognized for its silvery body, distinctive black lateral line, and a characteristic dark blotch above the pectoral fin.

The Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) is a migratory bony fish known for its anadromous life cycle, silvery streamlined body, and significant ecological and economic role across the North Atlantic region.

The European Perch (Perca fluviatilis) is a freshwater fish native to Europe and northern Asia, easily recognized by its greenish body marked with vertical dark stripes and striking red-tipped fins.

The Pacific Sardine (Sardinops sagax) is a small, schooling pelagic fish known for its streamlined, silvery body and vital role in marine ecosystems and fisheries across the Pacific Ocean.

The Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is a freshwater bony fish native to Africa, renowned for its adaptability, rapid growth, and mild-flavored flesh, making it a vital species in global aquaculture and freshwater fisheries.

The largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) is a robust freshwater fish known for its expansive mouth extending beyond the eye, celebrated as a premier sport fish across North America and beyond.

The Northern Pike (Esox lucius) is a large, predatory freshwater fish known for its elongated body, sharp teeth, and role as a top ambush predator across the Northern Hemisphere.

The Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is a large, fast-swimming pelagic fish known for its streamlined body, metallic blue coloration, and prized status in global seafood markets.

The Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a large, adaptable freshwater fish widely known for its economic value, cultural importance, and diverse domesticated forms including the ornamental koi.

The Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is a vibrant freshwater fish native to North America, renowned for its striking coloration, adaptability, and significance in both wild fisheries and aquaculture worldwide.

The yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) is a large, fast-swimming pelagic fish known for its striking yellow dorsal and anal fins and its vital role in global commercial fisheries.

The zebrafish (Danio rerio) is a small, freshwater ray-finned fish native to South Asia, widely recognized for its distinctive horizontal blue and silver stripes and its pivotal role as a model organism in biological and medical research.

The Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) is a migratory, catadromous fish native to East Asia, known for its elongated, serpentine body and complex life cycle involving long-distance oceanic spawning migrations.

The guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a small, adaptable freshwater fish celebrated for its vibrant colors, sexual dimorphism, and prolific live-bearing reproduction, making it a favorite in aquariums worldwide.