Fish > Perciformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Emperor AngelfishScientific Name: Pomacanthus imperatorCategory: FishSubcategory: PerciformesSize: Total length: 12–15 in (30–38 cm)Weight: 2.2–3.5 lb (1.0–1.6 kg)Lifespan: 15–20+ years on pristine coral reefsDiet: Omnivore (sponges, tunicates,...
Fish > Cypriniformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chili RasboraScientific Name: Boraras brigittaeCategory: FishSubcategory: CypriniformesSize: Standard length: 0.6–0.8 in (1.5–2.0 cm); Body depth: 0.15–0.2 in (4–5 mm)Weight: 0.005–0.015 oz (0.15–0.40 g); one of the smallest freshwater fish in...
Fish > Syngnathiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Deocata PipefishScientific Name: Microphis deocataCategory: FishSubcategory: SyngnathiformesSize: Total length: 5.5–7.5 in (14.0–19.0 cm); Body width: 0.2–0.3 in (5–8 mm)Weight: 0.15–0.35 oz (4–10 g); slender, armored freshwater...
Fish > Stomiiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Shining LoosejawScientific Name: Aristostomias scintillansCategory: FishSubcategory: StomiiformesSize: Standard length: 6.5–9.0 in (17–23 cm); Jaw length: up to 25% of body lengthWeight: 1.5–3.2 oz (40–90 g); slender mesopelagic predatory...
Fish > Squaliformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bramble SharkScientific Name: Echinorhinus brucusCategory: FishSubcategory: SqualiformesSize: Total length: 6.6–9.8 ft (2.0–3.0 m); exceptionally large specimens reach 10.2 ft (3.1 m)Weight: 220–550 lb (100–250 kg); heavy-bodied deep benthic...
Fish > Deep-Sea Fish
AT A GLANCECommon Name: DealfishScientific Name: Trachipterus arcticusCategory: FishSubcategory: Deep-Sea FishSize: Total length: 5.0–8.2 ft (1.5–2.5 m); Body depth: 8–14 in (20–35 cm)Weight: 10–22 lb (4.5–10 kg)Lifespan: 10–15 years in deep pelagic ocean watersDiet:...
Fish > Catfish
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Chucky MadtomScientific Name: Noturus crypticusCategory: FishSubcategory: CatfishSize: Total length: 2.0–2.8 in (5.0–7.0 cm)Weight: 0.11–0.25 oz (3.0–7.0 g)Lifespan: 3–5 years in clean spring-fed creeksDiet: Carnivore (aquatic insect larvae,...
Fish > Darters
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Shawnee DarterScientific Name: Etheostoma tecumsehiCategory: FishSubcategory: DartersSize: Total length: 1.8–2.4 in (4.5–6.0 cm)Weight: 0.07–0.14 oz (2.0–4.0 g)Lifespan: 2–4 years in pristine freshwater headwatersDiet: Carnivore (aquatic insect...
Fish > Sharks & Rays
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Deepsea SkateScientific Name: Bathyraja abyssicolaCategory: FishSubcategory: Sharks & RaysSize: Total length: 47–62 in (120–157 cm); Disc width up to 39 in (100 cm)Weight: 25–45 lb (11–20 kg)Lifespan: 25–35+ years in frigid bathyal...
Fish > Butterflyfish
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Wrought Iron ButterflyfishScientific Name: Chaetodon daedalmaCategory: FishSubcategory: ButterflyfishSize: Total length: 5.5–6.3 in (14–16 cm)Weight: 2.8–4.6 oz (80–130 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in wild temperate marine reefsDiet: Omnivore /...
