Types of Fish with Interesting Facts and Pictures

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In this lesson we will learn “Different Kinds of Fish with Cool Facts and Pictures,” you will learn about the fascinating world of fish. We’ll take you on an underwater tour to meet a variety of fish, from large ones in the ocean to colorful ones on coral reefs. We’ll tell you intriguing facts about each of them and show you loads of images so you can see how they look. By the conclusion, you’ll have a better understanding of these species and why they’re crucial to our ecology. So, whether you want to be a fish scientist or you’re simply curious, this lesson will help you understand the many diverse fish that dwell in our oceans, rivers, and lakes.

Types of Catfish

Channel Catfish
Blue Catfish
Flathead Catfish
African Catfish
Walking Catfish
Glass Catfish
Pictus Catfish
Redtail Catfish
Banjo Catfish
Electric Catfish

Types of Salmon Fish

Atlantic Salmon
Pacific Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Pink Salmon
Chum Salmon
Steelhead Trout
Masu Salmon
Amago Salmon

Tuna Fish Types

Yellowfin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Longtail Tuna
Dogtooth Tuna
Atlantic Bonito
Slender Tuna
Little Tunny
Kawakawa
Black Skipjack
Frigate Tuna
Eastern Little Tuna
Bullet Tuna
Atlantic Black Skipjack
Indo-Pacific Bluefin Tuna
Northern Bluefin Tuna
Southern Bluefin Tuna

Types of Perch Fishes

Trout
Bass
Catfish
Perch
Pike
Bluegill
Crappie
Carp
Sunfish
Walleye
Sturgeon
Bullhead
Rainbowfish
Sucker
Gar
Tilapia
Muskie (Musky)
Eel
Shad
Minnow

Types of Fish With Useful Images

01.	Dolphin
02.	Flying Fish
03.	Oscar Fish
04.	Shark
05.	Eel
06.	Piranha
07.	Betta
08.	Milkfish
09.	Disco Fish
10.	Catfish
11.	Climbing Perch
12.	Stingray
13.	Jellyfish
14.	Sturgeon
15.	Snakehead
16.	Mystus Tenggara
17.	Clownfish
18.	Pink Perch
19.	Tuna
20.	Cichlid Fish
21.	Walking Catfish
22.	Catla
23.	Blue Tang
24.	Mrigal Carp
25.	Lionfish
26.	Ailia Coila
27.	Butterflyfish
28.	Rainbow Trout
29.	Prawn
30.	Salmon
31.	Labeo Calbasu
32.	Sawfish
33.	Shark Catfish
34.	Lungfish
35.	Swordfish
36.	Mackerel
37.	Bombay Duck
38.	Bullhead
39.	Barramundi
40.	Anchovy
41.	Garfish
42.	Pufferfish
43.	Stonefish
44.	Whale
45.	Barracudas

Types of Fish with Examples

Learn the names of fishes in English with the example sentences.

Salmon: Chinook salmon, Atlantic salmon, and Coho salmon.
Tuna: Yellowfin tuna, skipjack tuna, and bluefin tuna.
Trout: Rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout.
Bass: Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and striped bass.
Catfish: Channel catfish, blue catfish, and flathead catfish.
Cod: Atlantic cod, Pacific cod, and ling cod.
Haddock: Atlantic haddock and Pacific haddock.
Snapper: Red snapper, yellowtail snapper, and mangrove snapper.
Flounder: Summer flounder, winter flounder, and European flounder.
Sardine: Pacific sardine and European pilchard.
Mackerel: Atlantic mackerel, Spanish mackerel, and king mackerel.
Herring: Atlantic herring and Pacific herring.
Halibut: Pacific halibut and Atlantic halibut.
Grouper: Red grouper, gag grouper, and black grouper.
Carp: Common carp, grass carp, and mirror carp.
Perch: Yellow perch and European perch.
Pike: Northern pike and muskellunge.
Walleye: Walleye pike.
Tilapia: Nile tilapia and Mozambique tilapia.
Fluke: Summer flounder, also known as fluke.

Common Types of Fish and Some Fun Facts

Clownfish: They form symbiotic relationships with sea anemones for protection.
Piranha: These sharp-toothed fish live in South American rivers and are known for their fearsome reputation.
Angelfish: Their vibrant colors and graceful appearance make them aquarium favorites.
Guppy: Guppies are live-bearing fish, and females give birth to live fry.
Lionfish: Despite their beauty, they have venomous spines for defense.
Electric Eel: They can produce electric shocks for navigation and prey capture.
Blobfish: Blobfish appear unusual out of water but are adapted to deep-sea life.
Mandarinfish: Their stunning colors are a warning to potential predators.
Flying Fish: They glide above water to escape predators, covering impressive distances.
Archerfish: Archerfish spit jets of water to knock down insects for food.
Swordfish: Named for their long, sword-like bills used for hunting.
Barracuda: These fast predators have razor-sharp teeth and are skilled hunters.
Starfish: They’re not fish but belong to the echinoderm family.
Goldfish: Domesticated from carp, they are known for their vibrant colors.
Seahorse: Males carry and give birth to their offspring.
Octopus: Highly intelligent, they can change color and texture to camouflage.
Sharks: They have existed for over 400 million years, predating dinosaurs.
Tigerfish: Named for their striking stripes, they’re known for their aggression.
Sardine: These schooling fish play a crucial role in marine ecosystems.
Blue Tang: Recognizable by their bright blue color, they are popular in the aquarium trade.