Bala shark: Balantiocheilos melanopterus, often known as the tricolor shark, tricolor sharkminnow, silver shark, or shark minnow, is one of two species in the genus Balantiocheilos. This species is not a genuine shark, but its torpedo-shaped body and huge………

The Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is a benthopelagic fish belonging to the Gadidae family, which includes 22 different species. Cod can be found north of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and around both the coasts of Greenland and the Labrador Sea in the western

The Atlantic bonito is part of the same mackerel family (Scombridae) as tuna. The bonito is a strong swimmer and travels in fairly large schools. It is common for bonito to travel in……….

Asian carp refers to a group of heavy-bodied cyprinid fishes that are found in the United States. Cyprinids from the Indian subcontinent, such as catla (Catla catla) and mrigal (Cirrhinus cirrhosus), are not classified and are collectively referred to as “Indian carp.” In………

Arowanas, also known as bony tongues, are freshwater fish that belong to the family Osteoglossidae. They can be found in freshwater streams and rivers of Australia, Africa, Asia, and South America. The Arowana is the only species of fish that is native to both Asia and Australia. There are 10 common types of arowana kept as pets; four from Asia, three……

The Loricariidae, or the armored catfish, is one of the largest families of catfish. There are over 650 species of this fish currently known. More are being discovered yearly, with an overabundance in some regions. In North America, two types of armored catfish have been………

The Archerfish is a monotypic family. The archerfish, or spinner fish, is a saltwater fish that lives in the Pacific and Indian oceans. The family is small and consists of ten species in a single genus, Toxotes. Most species live in freshwater rivers, streams, pools, and estuaries….

Sea robins are members of the Triglidae family, which has gurnard fish (sea robin) as their emblem. Gurnard fish is known for its unique physical features. The orange ventral surface of the West Atlantic and large pectoral fins, which open when swimming, close like the……

The Antarctic toothfish is a species of notothen native to the Southern Ocean. It is often mistakenly referred to as an Antarctic cod, which is consistent with the misnaming of other notothenioid fish as rock cods though it belongs to a different….

Arapaima, pirarucu, or paiche is a large fish native to the Amazon and Essequibo basins in South America. The fish can grow as long as 3 m (9.8 ft). Arapaima is the type genus of the subfamily Arapaiminae within the family Osteoglossidae. They are an important food….