Fish Species Database - Complete Guide to Freshwater, Saltwater & Brackish Fish

A distinctive reef fish known for its elongated snout and vibrant coloration. Uses its pig-like snout to root for invertebrates in sandy patches and seagrass beds. A popular target for both commercial and recreational fishermen.

A robust game fish known for its large eyes and powerful swimming ability.

Known for its hardiness, this fish is popular in ponds and aquaculture.

A smaller tarpon species native to the Indo-Pacific region (Southeast Asia, Australia, East Africa). Inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, and mangrove swamps. Known for its ability to tolerate low-oxygen environments by breathing air.

A powerful, hard-fighting game fish known for its brute strength and determination when hooked. Forms large schools that often prowl inshore waters, bays, and estuaries in pursuit of baitfish. A voracious predator that strikes aggressively.

A small, fast-swimming pelagic fish found in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean. Forms large schools in open waters over the continental shelf. An important species in European commercial fisheries.

An unmistakable coastal predator known for its highly compressed, disc-like body and large dark spot on its side. The spot confuses prey and predators. A stealth hunter that uses its extendable jaws to suck in small fish. Found globally in temperate and tropical seas. A prized food fish.

A large, migratory fish known for its speed and power, prized by sport fishers.

A large, powerful pelagic fish found in temperate and subtropical waters worldwide. Known for its strength and speed, popular in sport fishing. Often found near reefs, offshore islands, and deep drop-offs where it hunts other fish.

A deep-water fish known for its longevity and preference for cold, oxygen-rich waters.

A valuable commercial species found in cold, clear waters.

The Largemouth Bass is a popular sport fish native to North America, known for its aggressive behavior and large mouth that extends past its eyes. It is typically found in freshwater environments like lakes, rivers, and ponds, where it preys on smaller fish and invertebrates.

Also known as the Asiatic or Manchurian trout, the Lenok is a salmonid fish native to the cold rivers and lakes of Siberia, Mongolia, Northern China, and Korea. It has a streamlined, golden-hued body with dark brown spots and reddish fins. It is a prized catch for fly anglers due to its aggressive surface feeding behavior.

A distinctive shark species found along the Pacific coast of North America, known for its leopard-like spots. Leopard sharks are bottom-dwellers that feed primarily on invertebrates and small fish.

A predatory fish found in the North Pacific, known for its large mouth, sharp teeth, and variable coloration ranging from brown to blue-green. Lingcod are bottom-dwelling fish that inhabit rocky areas and are prized for their firm, white flesh.

A primitive fish known for its elongated body and long snout filled with sharp teeth.

A sleek and powerful oceanic fish found in tropical and subtropical waters, valued for its speed and high-quality meat. Smaller than other tropical tunas, it often schools near coastlines and islands.

A small tuna species known for its streamlined body and importance in commercial fisheries.

A large, powerful fish found in South Asia, prized for sport fishing.

A predatory fish commonly found in mangroves, estuaries, and freshwater rivers. Valued for its firm flesh and strong fighting ability. Juveniles inhabit mangrove roots, while adults move to deeper reef areas or far upstream into freshwater.