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Garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundus
Garibaldi is a brilliant orange damselfish native to the eastern Pacific, especially kelp beds and rocky reefs off southern California and Baja California. It is strongly territorial and commonly seen in shallow coastal water; in California it is a protected marine aquarium species, not a routine game fish.
Giant Damselfish
Microspathodon dorsalis
Giant Damselfish is a reef-associated damselfish of the eastern Pacific, from Baja California to northern Peru and the Galápagos. Adults are dark and territorial, guarding algae patches on rocky reefs and surge zones; reliable angling targets are limited because it is not a common sport fish.
Giant Frogfish
Antennarius commerson
Giant Frogfish (Antennarius commerson) is a cryptic ambush predator of tropical reefs and rubble, famous for its lure-like illicium and extreme color change. It lies motionless until prey comes close, then strikes with a lightning-fast gulp.
Giant Goby
Gobius cobitis
Giant Goby (`Gobius cobitis`) is a large coastal goby of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, usually found on rocky or mixed bottoms in shallow inshore water. It is not a common sport fish; anglers encounter it incidentally while fishing nearshore structure.
Giant Hawkfish
Cirrhitus rivulatus
Giant Hawkfish (Cirrhitus rivulatus) is a large Indo-Pacific reef hawkfish that perches on exposed coral and rock, darting at passing prey. It is a conspicuous ambush predator with bold spotting and banding, and it is usually taken only incidentally by anglers.
Giant Moray
Gymnothorax javanicus
The giant moray is one of the largest moray eels, reaching over 2 m and a heavy, thick-bodied build. It inhabits tropical Indo-Pacific reefs and rocky drop-offs, where it hides by day and hunts fish and crustaceans at night.
Giant Mudskipper
Periophthalmodon schlosseri
Giant Mudskipper (Periophthalmodon schlosseri) is a large amphibious mudskipper of mangrove mudflats and estuaries in Southeast Asia. It spends much of its time out of water, climbing roots and burrowing in soft mud, and is not a mainstream game fish.
Giant Snakehead
Channa micropeltes
Giant snakehead (Channa micropeltes) is a large predatory freshwater snakehead from Southeast Asia, notorious for rapid growth and aggressive strikes. Juveniles often travel in schools, while adults become solitary ambush hunters in warm, sluggish waters.
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
Giant Trevally is a powerful coastal jack that grows very large and hunts aggressively around reefs, drop-offs, and surf zones. It is a prized sport fish, but larger individuals can carry ciguatera risk in tropical areas.
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
Giant Trevally (Caranx ignobilis) is a powerful Indo-Pacific reef and island predator that can grow very large and take both fish and crustaceans. Adults often patrol drop-offs, surf zones, and lagoon edges, while juveniles use shallow bays and mangroves.
Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
Gilthead Seabream (Sparus aurata) is a Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic sparid prized for table quality and sport. It is a coastal fish that feeds on shellfish and crustaceans on sandy and seagrass bottoms, and it is often farmed and stocked outside its native range.
Gilthead Seabream
Sparus aurata
A Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic seabream often found around inshore structure.