Different Fish Names in English

Dolphins are clever fish that are also ideal companions for humans because they do not harm people.

They swim quickly, leap high above the water's surface, then dive back into it. They breathe through blowholes on the top of their heads, similar to the nose.

Fish traits differ from those of other fish in a variety of ways. 

Eels are long, snake-like fish with lengths ranging from 5 to 400 centimeters. These fishes have only one jaw and lack pelvic fins as well as poorly developed fins.

They reside largely in deep water regions, however, they can also be found in tropical waters. Their skin is smooth and slick, with no scales.

The flying fish is a small, medium-sized fish with developed ray fins that allow it to soar above the water surface.

Flying fish can be found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans.

Sharks are not like other types of fish. They resemble cold-blooded animals and water predators.

They have eight fins and use their gills to breathe and sharks can be found on arctic sea ice.

They're called blowfish because their stomachs are elastic, and when they're in danger,

They swallow massive amounts of water (and occasionally air) to protect themselves from predators.

To protect themselves from predators, certain pufferfish grow spines on their bodies. 

Catla fishes are a widespread kind of fish found in Indian waters. They have a big skull and a large, protruding lower jaw with an upper curved mouth.

After Rohus, Callas is the second most significant species for pisciculture.

Carassius auratus is the scientific name for goldfish, which are primarily found in aquariums and freshwater.

They are one of the most often kept fish in aquariums, fish bowls, and small ponds.

Their mouth is tucked away inside their bell-shaped body. Humans are also harmed or threatened by their sting.

There are no brains, hearts, bones, or eyes in these fish.

Piranhas are well-known and formidable predators of fish, with razor-sharp teeth that allow them to grip and kill their victim in a matter of seconds.

They breathe through gills and have powerful fins that allow them to swim quicker. 

Prawns are a type of aquatic fish with an exoskeleton and ten legs, as well as antennae on their nose.

The prawn can be found on the Entire West Coast and South-East Coasts of India.

Clownfishes are gregarious fish that come in a variety of hues. They communicate by making popping and clicking noises. 

Labeo rohita, commonly called Rohu finishes in India, is a popular fish along the Indian coastlands.

Rohus is the most common fish utilized in pisciculture for commercial purposes. 

Stingrays have a flexible disk-shaped structure with tapering tails that act as a spike from which they attack prey or other predators who try to assault them. 

The stonefish is a small aquatic fish that preys on other small fish, It has venom-excreting dorsal dome spines that venomize its victims.

The stonefish is the most venomous fish species on the planet and it can be found in the northern half of Australia.

It's delicious to eat, and it's high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. The white or silver pomfret and the black pomfret are the most popular fish in India.

The Stonefish can be found in Indian Butterfish- Paplet.

Swordfish are elongated and round-bodied, and by adulthood, they have lost all of their teeth and scales.

The use of a spear as an offensive weapon against huge sharks or animals is now being investigated.

Swordfish don't congregate in schools and they can be found in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans

A whale fish is considered to be one of the greatest animals on earth and is found in almost all oceans around the world, where they live in their natural habitat.

In order for them to exist underwater, they have to live in depths of more than 1000 meters.

It is because of the appearance of these fish that they have been given the name Whale fish.

As a species of carnivorous fish, the northern pike belongs to the genus Esox and is a member of the family Esoxidae.

 It is common to find them in brackish and fresh waters that are located in the northern hemisphere.

Freshwater perciform fish called yellow pickerel, yellow pike, or walleye are native to most of Canada and the northern states.

North American pikeperch, also known as zander, is a close relative of the European zander.

There are many species of carp in the family Cyprinidae, which includes both European and Asian fish.

It is true that carp is eaten throughout the world, but in most of Africa, Australia, and the U.S. it is considered an invasive species.

In water with low oxygen levels, that is brackish, turbid, or very warm, it can thrive, similar to other bullhead catfish.

Besides having barbels near the mouth, a broad head, spiny fins, and no scales, it also has barbels located near its eyes.

There are several names given to the rock bass, including rock perch. It is native to the east-central part of North America.

There are various names for bluegills in Texas, such as breams, brims, sunnies, copper noses, and perch.

Bluegill is a freshwater fish of the Centrarchidae family, from the order Perciformes.

Cod belongs to the family Gadidae, a genus of demersal fish. Many other species of fish, including one species belonging to a genus, use cod as part of their common names.

Fish belonging to the family Salmonidae are commonly known as salmon. Whitefish, trout, grayling, and char are also members of the same family.

Rivers flowing into the North Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are home to salmon.

Various species of lophiid anglerfishes found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans belong to the genus Lophius,

Otherwise known as monkfish, fishing frogs, frog-fish, and sea-devils.

Perch, ruffes, and darters are also members of the family Percidae, including the zander, sander, or pikeperch.

In western Eurasia, it occurs in freshwater and brackish habitats.

Besides the southern sunfish of the same genus, the ocean sunfish or common mola is known to be one of the heaviest bony fish in the world.

The average weight of an adult is between 247 and 2,000 kilograms. Throughout the world, this species is found in tropical and temperate waters.

As a food fish species, the flathead gray mullet belongs to the family Mugilidae. Tropical and subtropical coastal waters worldwide are home to this species.

A typical specimen measures between 30 and 75 centimeters in length.