# Fish-Fish

> A multilingual fish guide that helps anglers recognize common target fish, starting with fish that are likely to matter in their region.

## Topic Hubs

- [Learn](https://fish-fish.online/blog): Fish-Fish product and fish guide notes
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- [Regions](https://fish-fish.online/regions): Browse fish guidance by region without changing language

## Guides & Articles

- [Regions and Sources](https://fish-fish.online/data-sources): Region strategy, source quality, and verification notes
- [How Region Priority Works in Fish-Fish](https://fish-fish.online/how-region-priority-works): Learn how Fish-Fish separates language from region and ranks local target fish before global fish.
- [Fish Guide Content Model](https://fish-fish.online/fish-guide-content-model): The first Fish-Fish content model separates global fish facts, regional fish context, and translations.
- [Starter Fish List for the First Release](https://fish-fish.online/starter-fish-list): A practical first batch of globally recognizable target fish for Fish-Fish.
- [How Fish-Fish Checks Fish Identification Sources](https://fish-fish.online/fish-identification-source-quality): A practical source-quality guide for Fish-Fish pages: taxonomy, image licenses, regional notes, and freshness checks.
- [Safe Regional Fish Guidance Without Legal Guesswork](https://fish-fish.online/safe-regional-fish-guidance): How Fish-Fish separates regional fish context from legal limits, protected species rules, and time-sensitive regulations.
- [Aba](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnarchus-niloticus): Gymnarchus niloticus – the aba, aba aba or frankfish – is an electric fish, living at the bottoms of rivers and lakes. It is the only species in the genus Gymnarchus and the family Gymnarchidae, within the order Osteoglossiformes. It is a long slender fish with no pelvic or anal fins, and a tail fin shaped like a rat's tail. It swims using its elongated dorsal fin, allowing it to keep its body... Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnarchus niloticus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Gymnarchus.
- [Abbott's Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnothorax-eurostus): Abbott's moray is a reef-associated moray eel known from tropical Indo-Pacific waters, but species-level natural history is not as well documented as for more common reef fishes. It hides in crevices by day and emerges at night to hunt fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnothorax eurostus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnothorax eurostus.
- [Acapulco Major](https://fish-fish.online/fish/stegastes-acapulcoensis): Acapulco major is a damselfish found on coral and rocky reefs in the eastern Pacific, especially around Mexico and nearby offshore islands. It is territorial and typically grazes on algae close to its shelter, so it is not a major target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Stegastes acapulcoensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Stegastes acapulcoensis.
- [African Tigerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tigerfish): African tigerfish (Hydrocynus vittatus) is a fast, predatory African characin known for explosive strikes and powerful runs. It inhabits large rivers and floodplain lakes across much of southern and central Africa. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hydrocynus vittatus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Hydrocynus vittatus.
- [Alabama Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/micropterus-henshalli): Alabama Bass (Micropterus henshalli) is a black bass native to the Mobile River basin and closely related to spotted bass. It favors clear to moderately turbid streams, reservoirs, and tailwaters with rock, wood, and shoreline cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Micropterus henshalli; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Micropterus henshalli.
- [Alewife](https://fish-fish.online/fish/alosa-pseudoharengus): Alewife is a small anadromous clupeid that spends much of its life in coastal saltwater or large lakes and enters rivers to spawn. It is an important forage fish and is commonly taken incidentally by anglers rather than targeted as a sport species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Alosa pseudoharengus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Alosa pseudoharengus.
- [Alligator Gar](https://fish-fish.online/fish/atractosteus-spatula): Alligator gar is a large, ancient ray-finned fish of slow rivers, backwaters, oxbows, and floodplain lakes in the Mississippi basin and nearby coastal drainages. It ambushes fish at the surface and can breathe air, allowing it to survive low-oxygen water. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Atractosteus spatula; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Atractosteus spatula.
- [Ambon Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomacentrus-amboinensis): Ambon Damsel is a small Indo-Pacific damselfish closely associated with branching corals and shallow reef edges. It is a territorial omnivore that picks at algae and tiny invertebrates, and it is far more often seen by divers than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomacentrus amboinensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomacentrus amboinensis.
- [American Eel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/anguilla-rostrata): American eel (Anguilla rostrata) is a catadromous eel that spends most of its life in freshwater, brackish water, and coastal estuaries before migrating to the Sargasso Sea to spawn. It is a nocturnal, secretive predator that is often overlooked by anglers but can be very effective on bait. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Anguilla rostrata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Anguilla rostrata.
- [American Gizzard Shad](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dorosoma-cepedianum): American Gizzard Shad is a silvery clupeid forage fish common in warm, slow waters across much of eastern and central North America. It feeds by filtering plankton and detritus, and is important prey for bass, catfish, crappie, and other predators. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dorosoma cepedianum; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: American gizzard shad.
- [American Pickerel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/esox-americanus): American Pickerel (Esox americanus) is a slender, ambush-predatory esocid found in vegetated fresh waters across eastern North America. It is smaller and more delicately built than northern pike or muskellunge, with a duck-bill snout and chainlike markings. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Esox americanus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Esox americanus.
- [Amur Carp](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cyprinus-rubrofuscus): Amur carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) is a cyprinid carp native to East Asia and widely introduced beyond its original range. It inhabits warm, slow waters and is an adaptable bottom-feeder that can grow large in ponds, lakes, and lowland rivers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cyprinus rubrofuscus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Cyprinus rubrofuscus.
- [Amur Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rhinogobius-similis): Amur goby (Rhinogobius similis) is a small benthic goby associated with cool, clear running water. It is reported from freshwater streams and rivers in East Asia, but available public records can be scattered and some identifications in occurrence data may be uncertain. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rhinogobius similis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Rhinogobius similis.
- [Annular Seabream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/diplodus-annularis): Annular seabream is a small sparid of coastal Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic waters, usually found over sandy and mixed bottoms near seagrass, reefs, and harbors. It feeds on small benthic invertebrates and is an occasional bycatch rather than a primary target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Diplodus annularis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Diplodus annularis.
- [Arabian Picasso Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rhinecanthus-assasi): A venomous reef triggerfish of the western Indian Ocean, usually seen near coral and rocky reefs in shallow coastal waters. It has the triggerfish body plan and is mainly a benthic feeder that picks at hard-shelled invertebrates and other reef prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rhinecanthus assasi; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Rhinecanthus assasi.
- [Arapaima](https://fish-fish.online/fish/arapaima): Arapaima gigas is one of the world’s largest freshwater fish, native to the Amazon Basin. It breathes air and often rolls or gulps at the surface, making it easy to notice but very challenging to land. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Arapaima gigas; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Arapaima.
- [Arc-eye Hawkfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/paracirrhites-arcatus): A small Indo-Pacific coral-reef hawkfish that sits on exposed perches and darts at passing prey. It is not a target sport fish, but it is a familiar reef species in shallow lagoon and fore-reef habitats. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Paracirrhites arcatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Paracirrhites arcatus.
- [Arctic Char](https://fish-fish.online/fish/arctic-char): Arctic Char is a cold-water salmonid of Arctic and subarctic lakes, rivers, and coastal waters. It often shows striking seasonal color shifts and can be an important local food and sport fish where it occurs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Salvelinus alpinus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Arctic char.
- [Asp](https://fish-fish.online/fish/asp): The asp is a fast, predatory cyprinid of large European rivers and connected lakes. It hunts small fish in open water and is prized by lure anglers, though it can be selective and wary. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Leuciscus aspius; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Asp (fish).
- [Atlantic Bluefin Tuna](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bluefin-tuna): A very large, highly regulated pelagic tuna of the North Atlantic and Mediterranean. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thunnus thynnus.
- [Atlantic Blue Tang](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-coeruleus): Atlantic blue tang (Acanthurus coeruleus) is a bright blue surgeonfish of Atlantic reefs and seagrass edges, most vivid as juveniles and adults in shallow clear water. It grazes mostly on algae and is a common reef species, though details of local abundance vary by area. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus coeruleus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Acanthurus coeruleus.
- [Atlantic Cod](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gadus-morhua): Atlantic cod is a cold-water groundfish of the North Atlantic, historically one of the most important commercial species. It lives near bottom over shelves, banks, and reefs, and forms large schools, especially where prey is abundant. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gadus morhua; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gadus morhua.
- [Atlantic Cod](https://fish-fish.online/fish/atlantic-cod): A cold-water North Atlantic groundfish with major historical and commercial importance. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gadus morhua.
- [Atlantic Crevalle Jack](https://fish-fish.online/fish/caranx-hippos): Atlantic crevalle jack is a fast, powerful coastal jack found in warm Atlantic waters, often schooling near reefs, passes, surf zones, and estuaries. It is an aggressive predator that feeds on baitfish, crustaceans, and cephalopods, and is valued more for sport than table fare. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Caranx hippos; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Caranx hippos.
- [Atlantic Croaker](https://fish-fish.online/fish/micropogonias-undulatus): Atlantic Croaker is a schooling Atlantic and Gulf coastal fish that moves inshore over mud and sand bottoms, often near estuaries and bays. It feeds on small crustaceans, worms, and fish prey, and is a common bycatch as well as a regional food fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Micropogonias undulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Micropogonias undulatus.
- [Atlantic Halibut](https://fish-fish.online/fish/halibut): Atlantic halibut is the largest flatfish in the North Atlantic, living mostly on or near the seafloor. It is a powerful ambush predator and prized food fish, but many stocks have been heavily depleted and are tightly managed in much of its range. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hippoglossus hippoglossus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Atlantic halibut.
- [Atlantic Herring](https://fish-fish.online/fish/clupea-harengus): Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) is a small, silvery schooling pelagic fish of the North Atlantic. It forms dense coastal and offshore shoals and is an important forage species for larger fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Clupea harengus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Clupea harengus.
- [Atlantic Lizardfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/synodus-saurus): Atlantic lizardfish (Synodus saurus) is a small benthic ambush predator found in shallow coastal waters. It lies buried or motionless on sand or mixed bottoms and strikes small fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Synodus saurus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Synodus saurus.
- [Atlantic Mackerel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/atlantic-mackerel): A fast schooling pelagic fish common in temperate North Atlantic waters. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scomber scombrus.
- [Atlantic Mackerel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scomber-scombrus): Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) is a fast, schooling pelagic fish of the North Atlantic, known for its blue-green back, wavy bars, and oily flesh. It feeds heavily on zooplankton, small crustaceans, and small baitfish, and forms dense feeding schools near the surface and midwater. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scomber scombrus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scomber scombrus.
- [Atlantic Menhaden](https://fish-fish.online/fish/brevoortia-tyrannus): Atlantic menhaden are schooling clupeids that filter plankton in coastal Atlantic and estuarine waters. They are a key forage fish, not a typical sport species, and are most often encountered in huge surface schools or as bait. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Brevoortia tyrannus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Brevoortia tyrannus.
- [Atlantic Needlefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/strongylura-marina): Atlantic needlefish are slender, surface-oriented fish found in coastal waters, estuaries, and brackish habitats along the western Atlantic. They feed on small fish and crustaceans and are known for explosive strikes near the surface, especially at night and around lights. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Strongylura marina; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Strongylura marina.
- [Atlantic Peacock Flounder](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bothus-lunatus): Atlantic peacock flounder (Bothus lunatus) is a right-eyed flatfish of warm Atlantic waters, common over sandy bottoms where it buries itself. It ambushes small fish and crustaceans and is an occasional bycatch rather than a major target species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Bothus lunatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Bothus lunatus.
- [Atlantic Salmon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/salmo-salar): Atlantic salmon are an anadromous salmonid that hatch in freshwater, migrate to sea to feed and grow, then return to natal rivers to spawn. Wild populations depend on cold, well-oxygenated systems and are sensitive to barriers, warming water, and habitat loss. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Salmo salar; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Salmo salar.
- [Atlantic Sergeant Major](https://fish-fish.online/fish/abudefduf-saxatilis): Atlantic Sergeant Major is a small, bold damselfish of warm Atlantic and Caribbean reefs, jetties, and piers. It often feeds in the water column above structure and is one of the most common bait-stealers around shallow tropical inshore reefs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Abudefduf saxatilis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Sergeant major (fish).
- [Atlantic Silverside](https://fish-fish.online/fish/menidia-menidia): Atlantic Silverside is a small, schooling coastal fish common in estuaries, bays, and surf zones along the western North Atlantic. It is an important forage species and is rarely targeted by anglers except as live bait or bycatch. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Menidia menidia; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Menidia menidia.
- [Atlantic Spadefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodipterus-faber): Atlantic spadefish are a distinctive reef-associated species of the western Atlantic, often schooling around piers, wrecks, jetties, and offshore structure. They feed on small invertebrates, especially jellyfish, squid, and crustaceans, and are a common sight in warm coastal waters. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodipterus faber; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodipterus faber.
- [Atlantic Spanish Mackerel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scomberomorus-maculatus): Atlantic Spanish mackerel are fast, schooling coastal predators that move along beaches, piers, jetties, and offshore edges in warm months. They strike baitfish aggressively and are a popular light-tackle target where present. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scomberomorus maculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scomberomorus maculatus.
- [Atlantic Spanish Mackerel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/spanish-mackerel): Atlantic Spanish Mackerel is a fast, schooling coastal predator of the western Atlantic, common from nearshore surf and inlets to bays and shelf edges. It feeds heavily on small baitfish and is a popular light-tackle game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scomberomorus maculatus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Atlantic Spanish mackerel.
- [Atlantic Tarpon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/megalops-atlanticus): Atlantic tarpon are large, silvery migratory fish known for rolling at the surface and making powerful leaps when hooked. They inhabit warm coastal waters, estuaries, and river mouths, often schooling by size and moving with tides and seasonal temperature changes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Megalops atlanticus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Megalops atlanticus.
- [Atlantic Tarpon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tarpon): A large air-breathing sport fish famous for jumps and coastal migrations. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Megalops atlanticus.
- [Atlantic Tripletail](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lobotes-surinamensis): Atlantic tripletail (Lobotes surinamensis) is a large, laterally compressed coastal fish that often drifts near floating structure and surface debris, where it lies on its side to mimic a leaf or broken weed. It is an opportunistic predator that ambushes small fish, shrimp, and crabs in warm tropical to subtropical waters. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lobotes surinamensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lobotes surinamensis.
- [Australian Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/australian-bass): Australian Bass (Percalates novemaculeata) is a native eastern Australian perch found mainly in cool forest streams, rivers, and impoundments, with some populations moving downstream to estuaries to spawn. It is a popular sportfish, especially on lures, and is closely managed because many rivers support stocked and regulated populations. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Percalates novemaculeata; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Australian bass.
- [Australian Green Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnothorax-prasinus): A large moray eel of Indo-Pacific reefs and coastal rocky habitats, often hidden in crevices by day and active at night. It is an ambush predator that takes fish and crustaceans, and like other morays it can bite defensively if handled. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnothorax prasinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnothorax prasinus.
- [Australian Mado](https://fish-fish.online/fish/atypichthys-strigatus): Australian Mado is a schooling reef fish found mainly around temperate eastern Australian coastal reefs. It feeds on small planktonic and benthic prey and is usually taken incidentally rather than targeted as a major table or sport species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Atypichthys strigatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Atypichthys strigatus.
- [Axillary Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/symphodus-mediterraneus): The axillary wrasse is a small Mediterranean wrasse commonly found over rocky reefs and seagrass beds, where it forages close to the bottom. It is not a major sport or table species in most areas, and reliable local rules should be checked because wrasse regulations vary by country. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Symphodus mediterraneus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Symphodus mediterraneus.
- [Axilspot Hogfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bodianus-axillaris): Axilspot Hogfish (Bodianus axillaris) is a reef-associated wrasse found across the tropical Indo-Pacific. It is most often seen along outer reef slopes and drop-offs, where it forages on benthic invertebrates and small reef prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Bodianus axillaris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Bodianus axillaris.
- [Ayu](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ayu): Ayu (sweetfish) is an East Asian amphidromous fish that moves between coastal waters and rivers, then lives and feeds in clear streams. It is prized as a table fish and an important seasonal catch where native or stocked. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Plecoglossus altivelis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Ayu.
- [Ballan Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/labrus-bergylta): Ballan wrasse is a large, thick-bodied wrasse of rocky coasts and kelp forests in the northeast Atlantic. It feeds mainly on hard-shelled invertebrates such as crabs, mollusks, and sea urchins, using strong pharyngeal teeth to crush prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Labrus bergylta; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Labrus bergylta.
- [Banded Archerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/toxotes-jaculatrix): A remarkable brackish mangrove and estuary ambush fish that can fire water jets to knock insects and other small prey from overhanging vegetation. Banded Archerfish are best known from Southeast Asian and northern Australian coastal waters, where they hunt at the surface. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Toxotes jaculatrix; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Toxotes jaculatrix.
- [Banded Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-striatus): The Banded Butterflyfish is a small reef butterflyfish with bold vertical black bands on a pale body. It is associated with coral reefs in warm coastal waters and feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates and coral-associated prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon striatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon striatus.
- [Banded Darter](https://fish-fish.online/fish/etheostoma-zonale): A small Ozark and Upper Mississippi basin darter that lives on clean, flowing streams and riffles with sand, gravel, and rubble. It feeds on tiny benthic invertebrates and is usually not targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Etheostoma zonale; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Etheostoma zonale.
- [Banded Killifish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/fundulus-diaphanus): The banded killifish is a small, slender killifish of slow, weedy freshwater and slightly brackish margins across eastern North America. It often shows strong vertical barring and a pointed snout, and it forages near the surface and in shallow cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Fundulus diaphanus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Fundulus diaphanus.
- [Banded Kōkopu](https://fish-fish.online/fish/galaxias-fasciatus): Banded kōkopu is a small native New Zealand galaxiid that lives in cool, shaded streams and migrates into riparian forest to breed on land after floods. It is not a common angling target and is best treated as a conservation-sensitive native fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Galaxias fasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Galaxias fasciatus.
- [Banded Pipefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dunckerocampus-dactyliophorus): The banded pipefish is a slender Indo-Pacific pipefish with alternating dark bands, usually found in shallow coastal seagrass and rubble areas. It is a small, cryptic species that feeds on tiny crustaceans by suction-feeding and is not a common angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus.
- [Banded Pygmy Sunfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/elassoma-zonatum): Banded pygmy sunfish is a tiny, cryptic freshwater fish that lives in vegetated, slow-water habitats in the southeastern United States. Males become strongly barred and territorial during the breeding season, while the species generally stays hidden in plant cover and leaf litter. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Elassoma zonatum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Elassoma zonatum.
- [Banded Sergeant](https://fish-fish.online/fish/abudefduf-septemfasciatus): Banded Sergeant is a small Indo-Pacific damselfish that lives in shallow coral-rich coastal waters and often forms loose schools. It grazes on plankton and small benthic items and is not a major angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Abudefduf septemfasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Abudefduf septemfasciatus.
- [Banded Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/halichoeres-notospilus): A small Indo-Pacific wrasse associated with coral-rich reefs and rubble zones. Like many Halichoeres wrasses, it is an active benthic feeder that picks small invertebrates from the substrate; reliable species-specific fishing information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Halichoeres notospilus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Halichoeres notospilus.
- [Bandtail Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sphoeroides-spengleri): The bandtail puffer is a small tropical Atlantic puffer associated with shallow coastal waters and seagrass. It is a hard-toingest, toxin-bearing species that is not a typical target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sphoeroides spengleri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sphoeroides spengleri.
- [Banggai Cardinalfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pterapogon-kauderni): A small reef-associated cardinalfish endemic to the Banggai Islands in Indonesia. It is known for hovering in loose groups among sheltered inshore habitats and for carrying eggs and young in the mouth. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pterapogon kauderni; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pterapogon kauderni.
- [Barbel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/barbel): The barbel is a large European cyprinid known for its powerful build and bottom-feeding habits. It lives in running water and is a favored coarse-fishing species, especially in gravel rivers with good flow. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Barbus barbus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Common barbel.
- [Bar Jack](https://fish-fish.online/fish/caranx-ruber): Bar jack is a fast, reef-associated jacks species found around coral reefs, ledges, and drop-offs in warm Atlantic and Caribbean waters. It often feeds in small schools on baitfish and crustaceans, and is a common light-tackle game fish where legal to keep. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Caranx ruber; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Caranx ruber.
- [Barramundi](https://fish-fish.online/fish/barramundi): A powerful tropical fish found in coastal, brackish, and freshwater systems across the Indo-Pacific. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03. Sources: Wikimedia Commons: Barramundi Wikimedia Commons image source.
- [Barred Filefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cantherhines-dumerilii): A rare reef-associated filefish from the Indo-Pacific, usually seen alone or in pairs around coral and rocky bottoms with good algal growth. It browses on small benthic invertebrates and algae rather than chasing fast prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cantherhines dumerilii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cantherhines dumerilii.
- [Barred Hamlet](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hypoplectrus-puella): Barred hamlet is a small western Atlantic reef fish with a high-backed, laterally compressed body and dark vertical bars. It lives around coral and rocky reefs, usually at shallow to moderate depths, where it ambushes small crustaceans and fishes from crevices. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hypoplectrus puella; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hypoplectrus puella.
- [Barred Mudskipper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/periophthalmus-argentilineatus): A semi-terrestrial mudskipper of mangrove mudflats and tidal creeks, this species spends much of its time out of water and is closely tied to soft intertidal habitats. It is not a typical food or sport fish, and angling interest is mostly incidental or for observation. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Periophthalmus argentilineatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Periophthalmus argentilineatus.
- [Barred Rabbitfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/siganus-doliatus): Barred Rabbitfish (Siganus doliatus) is a reef-associated herbivore found on tropical Indo-Pacific coasts and lagoons. It grazes heavily on algae in shallow reef flats, seagrass edges, and coral-rich sheltered waters. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Siganus doliatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Siganus doliatus.
- [Barred Soapfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/diploprion-bifasciatus): Barred Soapfish is a small serranid reef fish with bold dark bars and a laterally compressed body. It is an uncommon reef associate in the Indo-Pacific; like other soapfish, it can release a noxious mucus when stressed. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Diploprion bifasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Diploprion bifasciatus.
- [Barred Thicklip](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hemigymnus-fasciatus): Barred Thicklip is a reef-associated wrasse from Indo-Pacific waters, recognized by its barred body pattern and thick fleshy lips. It forages on hard-bottom reefs, where it picks small benthic invertebrates from the substrate. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hemigymnus fasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hemigymnus fasciatus.
- [Barrier Reef Anemonefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amphiprion-akindynos): Barrier Reef Anemonefish is a small coral-reef clownfish from the western Pacific, especially the Great Barrier Reef region. It lives closely with host sea anemones and feeds on plankton, algae, and tiny benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amphiprion akindynos; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amphiprion akindynos.
- [Bay Anchovy](https://fish-fish.online/fish/anchoa-mitchilli): Bay anchovy is a small, schooling estuarine anchovy common in bays, tidal rivers, and nearshore coastal waters. It feeds mainly on plankton and tiny crustaceans, and serves as important forage for larger fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Anchoa mitchilli; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Anchoa mitchilli.
- [Beaugregory](https://fish-fish.online/fish/stegastes-leucostictus): Beaugregory is a small Caribbean damselfish that lives in shallow reef habitats and seagrass edges, often defending a small territory. It feeds mainly on algae and benthic invertebrates and is common but not a major angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Stegastes leucostictus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Stegastes leucostictus.
- [Bengal Sergeant](https://fish-fish.online/fish/abudefduf-bengalensis): The Bengal Sergeant is a reef-associated damselfish found on shallow coastal reefs, lagoons, and surge zones across the Indo-Pacific. It forms small groups and feeds on plankton and tiny benthic invertebrates, but it is not a common targeted gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Abudefduf bengalensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Abudefduf bengalensis.
- [Bentstick Pipefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/trachyrhamphus-bicoarctatus): A slender Indo-Pacific pipefish that lives in shallow coastal waters and seagrass habitats, where it uses its long snout to pick tiny crustaceans from vegetation and bottom cover. It is not a common angling target, and most records come from scientific surveys rather than fishing catches. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus.
- [Bermuda Chub](https://fish-fish.online/fish/kyphosus-sectatrix): Bermuda Chub are large, sturdy herbivorous reef fish commonly seen around coral reefs, rocky shorelines, jetties, and nearshore flats. They are usually cautious but will feed on algae, seagrass, and sometimes small invertebrates or scraps around structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Kyphosus sectatrix; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Kyphosus sectatrix.
- [Bicolor Angelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/centropyge-bicolor): Bicolor angelfish is a small Indo-Pacific reef angelfish with a bright blue front half, yellow rear half, and dark eye stripe. It lives close to coral-rich slopes and rubble zones, grazing on algae and tiny benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Centropyge bicolor; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Centropyge bicolor.
- [Bicolor Damselfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/stegastes-partitus): Bicolor Damselfish is a small Caribbean reef damselfish that defends territories on shallow reefs and inshore hard-bottom habitat. It feeds mainly on benthic algae and tiny invertebrates, and is best regarded as an ornamental/research species rather than a target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Stegastes partitus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Stegastes partitus.
- [Bigbelly Seahorse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hippocampus-abdominalis): Bigbelly seahorse is a temperate seahorse found around southern Australia and New Zealand, usually in sheltered coastal habitats. It uses its prehensile tail to anchor to vegetation and ambush small crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hippocampus abdominalis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hippocampus abdominalis.
- [Bigeye Trevally](https://fish-fish.online/fish/caranx-sexfasciatus): Bigeye trevally is a fast, schooling jack of tropical Indo-Pacific waters, often hunting in coastal currents, reef drop-offs, and around islands. Juveniles may use protected bays and estuaries, while adults range offshore and can feed aggressively on baitfish and squid. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Caranx sexfasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Caranx sexfasciatus.
- [Bignose Unicornfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/naso-vlamingii): A large, oceanic surgeonfish of Indo-Pacific reefs, the bignose unicornfish commonly cruises outer reef slopes and surge zones. It is a herbivore that browses on algae, and adults develop a prominent forehead profile as they mature. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Naso vlamingii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Naso vlamingii.
- [Big-scale Sand Smelt](https://fish-fish.online/fish/atherina-boyeri): Big-scale Sand Smelt is a small, schooling atherinid that lives in coastal shallows and estuaries, often near sandy or muddy bottoms. It feeds on zooplankton and tiny benthic invertebrates and can be locally abundant, but it is not usually a primary sport target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Atherina boyeri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Atherina boyeri.
- [Bigscale Soldierfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/myripristis-berndti): Bigscale soldierfish is a nocturnal reef fish associated with steep outer reef slopes, caves, and ledges. It shelters in dark recesses by day and moves out at night to feed on zooplankton and small invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Myripristis berndti; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Myripristis berndti.
- [Bird Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gomphosus-varius): Bird wrasse (Gomphosus varius) is a slender Indo-Pacific wrasse found on coral and rocky reefs, where it probes crevices and rubble for small invertebrates. Males are distinctive with a long, pipe-like snout; females are shorter-bodied and differently colored. It is not a major angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gomphosus varius; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gomphosus varius.
- [Black-and-white Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/macolor-niger): Black-and-white Snapper (Macolor niger) is a deep-reef lutjanid of Indo-West Pacific outer slopes and drop-offs. Juveniles are strongly black-and-white barred, while adults become mostly dark gray to black with a paler belly and are often seen around steep reef edges and ledges. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Macolor niger; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Macolor niger.
- [Black-axil Chromis](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chromis-atripectoralis): Black-axil Chromis is a small reef-dwelling damselfish found on tropical coral reefs, typically associated with outer reef slopes and lagoons. It forms loose aggregations above branching corals and feeds mainly on plankton in the water column. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chromis atripectoralis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chromis atripectoralis.
- [Blackback Anemonefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amphiprion-melanopus): Blackback Anemonefish (Amphiprion melanopus) is a coral-reef clownfish of the tropical Indo-Pacific, typically living in close association with sea anemones. It is a small, territorial omnivore with strong site fidelity to its host. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amphiprion melanopus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amphiprion melanopus.
- [Blackback Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-melannotus): Blackback Butterflyfish is a reef-associated Indo-Pacific butterflyfish that feeds mainly on coral polyps and small benthic invertebrates. It is generally encountered in clear coastal and outer-reef habitats and is more of an ornamental reef species than a target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon melannotus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon melannotus.
- [Blackbanded Darter](https://fish-fish.online/fish/percina-nigrofasciata): The blackbanded darter is a small, bottom-dwelling freshwater percid of clear streams and rivers with moderate current, where it picks tiny aquatic insects from the substrate. It is primarily an observation species rather than a target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Percina nigrofasciata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Percina nigrofasciata.
- [Blackbar Damselfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/plectroglyphidodon-dickii): Blackbar Damselfish is a small reef damselfish found on shallow coral and rocky reefs in the Indo-Pacific. It is strongly territorial and usually stays close to branching corals where it feeds on benthic algae and tiny invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Plectroglyphidodon dickii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Plectroglyphidodon dickii.
- [Blackbarred Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thalassoma-nigrofasciatum): The Blackbarred Wrasse (Thalassoma nigrofasciatum) is a tropical reef fish recognized by its distinctive black barring or vertical stripes. This small to medium-sized wrasse inhabits coral reef environments where it forages for small benthic invertebrates. Little specific information exists in widely available fisheries literature regarding its angling importance. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thalassoma nigrofasciatum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Thalassoma nigrofasciatum.
- [Blackbar Soldierfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/myripristis-jacobus): Blackbar Soldierfish is a nocturnal reef fish found over coral and rocky drop-offs. It shelters by day in crevices and feeds at night on plankton and small benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Myripristis jacobus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Myripristis jacobus.
- [Blackblotched Porcupinefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/diodon-liturosus): Blackblotched porcupinefish is a medium-large spiny puffer of tropical Indo-Pacific reefs, lagoons, and sheltered coastal waters. It inflates when threatened and carries potent tetrodotoxin in its tissues and organs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Diodon liturosus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Diodon liturosus.
- [Black Bream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthopagrus-butcheri): Black Bream (Acanthopagrus butcheri) is an estuarine sparid native to southern Australia, especially in sheltered bays, estuaries, and lower freshwater reaches. It feeds on benthic invertebrates, crabs, worms, and mollusks, and is a popular light-tackle target where local regulations allow. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthopagrus butcheri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthopagrus butcheri.
- [Black Bullhead](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ameiurus-melas): Black bullhead (Ameiurus melas) is a hardy North American catfish that tolerates warm, turbid, low-oxygen waters and often thrives where other fish decline. It is an opportunistic bottom feeder and a minor to moderate angling species in many waters. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ameiurus melas; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ameiurus melas.
- [Blackchin Tilapia](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sarotherodon-melanotheron): Blackchin tilapia is an euryhaline African cichlid now established in many tropical and subtropical coastal waters and estuaries. It thrives in warm, low-salinity bays, lagoons, mangroves, canals, and brackish marshes, often in turbid, vegetation-lined water. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sarotherodon melanotheron; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sarotherodon melanotheron.
- [Black Crappie](https://fish-fish.online/fish/black-crappie): Black crappie are a popular North American panfish with a deep, laterally compressed body and dark mottling. They often school around cover and bite best in low light when feeding on small fish and aquatic insects. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomoxis nigromaculatus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Black crappie.
- [Black Crappie](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomoxis-nigromaculatus): Black crappie are a popular North American sunfish found in clear to moderately stained freshwater lakes, reservoirs, ponds, and slow rivers. They school around cover and feed heavily on small মাছ and insects, especially at dawn and dusk. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomoxis nigromaculatus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Black crappie.
- [Black Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/neoglyphidodon-melas): Black Damsel (*Neoglyphidodon melas*) is a dark damselfish of shallow coral reefs and lagoons across the Indo-Pacific. Juveniles are pale with a bold black spot on the dorsal fin, while adults are uniformly black and territorial. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Neoglyphidodon melas; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Neoglyphidodon melas.
- [Black Drum](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pogonias-cromis): Black drum are large coastal sciaenids found over bays, estuaries, surf zones, and nearshore reefs and mud flats. They feed by rooting for crabs, shrimp, mollusks, and small fish, and adults can become heavy, deep-bodied fish often associated with drum-like sounds during spawning. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pogonias cromis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pogonias cromis.
- [Blackeye Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rhinogobiops-nicholsii): Blackeye Goby is a small marine goby common on rocky reefs, kelp forests, and sheltered coastal zones. It stays close to the bottom in shallow water and is often seen perched on substrate or in crevices. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rhinogobiops nicholsii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Rhinogobiops nicholsii.
- [Blackeye Thicklip](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hemigymnus-melapterus): Blackeye Thicklip is a reef-associated wrasse found on tropical Indo-Pacific reefs. It forages in mixed algal and invertebrate prey along coral and rubble, and is more of a food/forage species than a common sport target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hemigymnus melapterus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hemigymnus melapterus.
- [Black-faced Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tripterygion-delaisi): A small Mediterranean triplefin with a dark face mask and bright body coloration in shallow rocky reefs. Males are strongly territorial and court females over algae-covered stones and vertical surfaces. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Tripterygion delaisi; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Tripterygion delaisi.
- [Blackfin Barracuda](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sphyraena-qenie): Blackfin barracuda is a large, streamlined predatory fish of Indo-Pacific reefs and offshore slopes. It is mostly a solitary ambush hunter, feeding on smaller fish and occasionally cephalopods, and is valued more as a game fish than a table fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sphyraena qenie; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sphyraena qenie.
- [Black Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gobius-niger): The black goby is a small benthic coastal goby found on soft bottoms in shallow marine and estuarine waters. It spends much of its time resting on the substrate, darting out to pick small invertebrates from sand, mud, and seagrass edges. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gobius niger; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gobius niger.
- [Black Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mycteroperca-bonaci): Black grouper is a large, reef-associated serranid found on rocky ledges, coral reefs, and wrecks in warm Atlantic waters. It is an ambush predator that feeds on fish and crustaceans and is prized by anglers where regulations allow harvest. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Mycteroperca bonaci; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Mycteroperca bonaci.
- [Blacklip Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-kleinii): Blacklip Butterflyfish (Chaetodon kleinii) is a reef-associated butterflyfish found across the Indo-Pacific, often around coral and rocky reefs, lagoons, and seaward slopes. It feeds on small benthic invertebrates, especially coral polyps, worms, and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon kleinii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon kleinii.
- [Black-nosed Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/johnrandallia-nigrirostris): The Black-nosed Butterflyfish is a reef-associated butterflyfish with a distinctive dark snout and a pale body marked by fine yellow lines. It is primarily a coral-reef dweller in the eastern Pacific, feeding on small invertebrates picked from the reef. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Johnrandallia nigrirostris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Johnrandallia nigrirostris.
- [Black Rockfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sebastes-melanops): Black rockfish is a west coast rockfish that lives around rocky reefs, kelp beds, and offshore structure from shallow inshore water to deeper shelf habitat. It is an important recreational and commercial species, and large adults can move offshore seasonally while juveniles stay closer to kelp and nearshore cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sebastes melanops; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sebastes melanops.
- [Blacksaddle Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parupeneus-spilurus): A small Indo-Pacific goatfish associated with reef and lagoon habitats, where it forages over sand and rubble. Like other goatfishes, it uses chin barbels to probe the bottom for buried prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parupeneus spilurus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parupeneus spilurus.
- [Blacksaddle Toby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/canthigaster-valentini): The blacksaddle toby is a small, venomless pufferfish found on Indo-Pacific coral reefs and lagoons. It commonly occurs in shallow tropical waters where it grazes on benthic invertebrates and algae, and it can inflate when threatened. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Canthigaster valentini; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Canthigaster valentini.
- [Black Scorpionfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scorpaena-porcus): Black scorpionfish is a venomous, bottom-dwelling ambush predator of rocky reefs and eelgrass in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It sits motionless on the seabed, relying on camouflage and sudden strikes to take small fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scorpaena porcus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scorpaena porcus.
- [Black Sea Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/black-sea-bass): A structure-oriented reef fish common along the western Atlantic coast. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Centropristis striata.
- [Black Sea Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/centropristis-striata): Black Sea Bass (Centropristis striata) is a temperate Atlantic serranid found on rocky bottom, wrecks, jetties, and hard-shell ledges. It schools over structure, feeding on fish, squid, shrimp, and crabs, and is a popular inshore-to-offshore target where regulations allow. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Centropristis striata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Centropristis striata.
- [Black Seabream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/spondyliosoma-cantharus): Black seabream (Spondyliosoma cantharus) is a temperate sea bream found around rocky reefs, mixed bottoms, seagrass, and harbors, usually from shallow inshore water to moderate depths. It feeds on small invertebrates and algae, and is a respected light-tackle species rather than a major food-fish in many areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Spondyliosoma cantharus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Spondyliosoma cantharus.
- [Blackspot Sergeant](https://fish-fish.online/fish/abudefduf-sordidus): Blackspot Sergeant is a reef-associated damselfish found in warm Indo-Pacific waters. It lives in shallow coastal reefs and surge channels, where it feeds mainly on algae and small benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Abudefduf sordidus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Abudefduf sordidus.
- [Blackspot Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-fulviflamma): Blackspot Snapper is a reef-associated lutjanid found across the Indo-West Pacific, especially around coastal reefs, lagoons, and deeper reef slopes. It is a predatory snapper that feeds mainly on fishes and crustaceans and is taken by anglers in tropical saltwater fisheries. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus fulviflamma; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus fulviflamma.
- [Blackspotted Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/arothron-nigropunctatus): A large Indo-Pacific reef puffer with a bluish to gray body covered in black spots and a beak-like mouth. It is common around coral and rocky reefs, where it grazes on hard-shelled invertebrates and algae. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Arothron nigropunctatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Arothron nigropunctatus.
- [Blackspotted Topminnow](https://fish-fish.online/fish/fundulus-olivaceus): Blackspotted Topminnow is a small North American killifish associated with slow, warm, vegetated freshwater. It forages near the surface and among plants, taking tiny aquatic insects and other small invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Fundulus olivaceus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Fundulus olivaceus.
- [Blackspotted Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/austrolabrus-maculatus): A small wrasse with limited published life-history detail in many reference sets. Blackspotted Wrasse (Austrolabrus maculatus) is a coastal marine species associated with reef and algal habitats in temperate waters, where it forages close to structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Austrolabrus maculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Austrolabrus maculatus.
- [Blackstripe Topminnow](https://fish-fish.online/fish/fundulus-notatus): The blackstripe topminnow is a small, slender fundulid native to interior North American waters, often associated with quiet, vegetated streams, sloughs, and backwaters. It is primarily an insect picker and surface feeder rather than a targeted sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Fundulus notatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Fundulus notatus.
- [Black Surfperch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/embiotoca-jacksoni): Black surfperch (Embiotoca jacksoni) is a kelp- and reef-edge surfperch of the eastern North Pacific, common from central California to northern Baja California. It feeds mainly on small crustaceans and benthic invertebrates and is a steady, accessible shore catch where the species is present. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Embiotoca jacksoni; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Embiotoca jacksoni.
- [Blacktail Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-fulvus): Blacktail Snapper (Lutjanus fulvus) is a reef-associated snapper from the Indo-Pacific, usually found in shallow coastal waters and around coral reefs. It feeds mainly at night on small fishes, crustaceans, and other benthic prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus fulvus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus fulvus.
- [Blackthroat Threefin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/helcogramma-decurrens): Blackthroat Threefin (Helcogramma decurrens) is a small reef-associated triplefin reported from tropical Indo-Pacific locality records. It inhabits shallow coastal hard-bottom areas where it stays close to rock and coral surfaces and feeds on tiny drifting and benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Helcogramma decurrens; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Helcogramma decurrens.
- [Blacktip Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/epinephelus-fasciatus): Blacktip Grouper (Epinephelus fasciatus) is a small serranid reef fish found on tropical and subtropical rocky and coral reefs. It is an ambush predator that shelters in crevices by day and feeds on small fishes and crustaceans, especially around steep reef drop-offs and rubble. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Epinephelus fasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Epinephelus fasciatus.
- [Black Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/melichthys-niger): Black Triggerfish is a large, reef-associated triggerfish found on shallow coral and rocky reefs across tropical oceans. It is generally wary and territorial, feeding on benthic invertebrates and algae picked from hard structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Melichthys niger; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Melichthys niger.
- [Blackvent Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dischistodus-melanotus): Blackvent Damsel is a small Indo-Pacific reef damselfish associated with shallow coral-rich habitats. It is not a targeted angling species and is seldom of fishing interest except as incidental reef catch. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dischistodus melanotus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dischistodus melanotus.
- [Black Widow Tetra](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnocorymbus-ternetzi): Black Widow Tetra is a small South American characin best known in the aquarium trade for its deep-bodied silver fish with dark vertical bars and a black rear half. It is a hardy schooling species that does best in planted, gently filtered freshwater tanks. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnocorymbus ternetzi.
- [Bleak](https://fish-fish.online/fish/alburnus-alburnus): Bleak is a small, silvery cyprinid common in slow rivers, canals, lakes, and reservoirs across Europe. It feeds high in the water column on plankton, insects, and surface prey, and is often used as livebait where legal. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Alburnus alburnus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Alburnus alburnus.
- [Bleeker's Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chlorurus-bleekeri): Bleeker's Parrotfish is a coral-reef parrotfish from the Indo-West Pacific, best known for grazing algae and scraping substrate with fused beak-like teeth. It is not a targeted food species in most places and is usually encountered by divers or reef fish anglers rather than as a common catch. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chlorurus bleekeri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chlorurus bleekeri.
- [Blubberlip](https://fish-fish.online/fish/plectorhinchus-gibbosus): Blubberlip (Plectorhinchus gibbosus) is a reef-associated sweetlips found in the Indo-Pacific. It forages mostly at night on benthic invertebrates and small fishes, often over coral and rubble slopes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Plectorhinchus gibbosus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Plectorhinchus gibbosus.
- [Blue-and-yellow Fusilier](https://fish-fish.online/fish/caesio-teres): The Blue-and-yellow Fusilier (Caeso teres) is a tropical reef fish recognized by its striking bicolor pattern—bright blue forward fading to vivid yellow on the rear body and tail. This schooling species inhabits coral reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific, feeding primarily on zooplankton in the water column. While not a major sport fish, it is pursued by light-tackle anglers in tropical regions and p Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Caesio teres; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Caesio teres.
- [Blue-barred Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-ghobban): Blue-barred Parrotfish (Scarus ghobban) is a reef-associated tropical parrotfish with vivid blue bars and a beaklike mouth used to scrape algae from coral and rock. It is common on Indo-Pacific reefs and lagoon habitats, and large adults are often taken only incidentally rather than targeted. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus ghobban; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Scarus ghobban.
- [Blue Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/blue-catfish): Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) is a large North American catfish native to big rivers and reservoirs, often reaching trophy size. It is an opportunistic bottom feeder and can be invasive outside its native range. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ictalurus furcatus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Blue catfish.
- [Blue Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ictalurus-furcatus): Blue catfish are large North American catfish that inhabit big rivers, reservoirs, and deep channels. They are opportunistic predators and scavengers, often feeding on shad, herring, and other fish, and are a popular target where populations are established. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ictalurus furcatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ictalurus furcatus.
- [Blue Chromis](https://fish-fish.online/fish/azurina-cyanea): Blue Chromis is a small reef-dwelling damselfish commonly seen schooling above shallow coral and rocky reefs. It feeds on plankton in the water column and is not a target game fish in most areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Azurina cyanea; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Azurina cyanea.
- [Bluefin Leatherjacket](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thamnaconus-degeni): Bluefin Leatherjacket is a small to medium filefish known from scattered global occurrence records, but detailed life-history information is limited. It is likely a reef-associated species with a compressed body, suited to sheltering among structure and picking at benthic prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thamnaconus degeni; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Thamnaconus degeni.
- [Bluefin Trevally](https://fish-fish.online/fish/caranx-melampygus): Bluefin Trevally (Caranx melampygus) is a fast, hard-fighting jacks species found on tropical Indo-Pacific reefs, lagoons, and drop-offs. Adults are prized by anglers for explosive strikes and aerial runs; they can be wary in clear water and are best targeted on tides. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Caranx melampygus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Bluefin trevally.
- [Bluefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bluefish): A fast aggressive coastal predator known for schooling and surface feeding. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomatomus saltatrix.
- [Bluefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomatomus-saltatrix): Bluefish are fast, aggressive coastal predators known for feeding in schools and slashing through baitfish. They range widely in temperate and subtropical waters and are a popular sport fish where abundant. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomatomus saltatrix; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomatomus saltatrix.
- [Bluegill](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bluegill): A small North American sunfish that is common in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepomis macrochirus.
- [Bluegill](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepomis-macrochirus): Bluegill is a widespread North American sunfish often found in quiet freshwater. It’s a popular panfish that feeds readily and is easy to catch, especially around cover in warm, shallow water. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepomis macrochirus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Bluegill.
- [Blue-green Chromis](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chromis-viridis): Blue-green Chromis is a small Indo-Pacific damselfish common on outer reef slopes and lagoon drop-offs, usually schooling above branching corals. It is an omnivore that picks zooplankton from the water column and is popular in aquaria rather than as a sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chromis viridis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chromis viridis.
- [Bluehead Chub](https://fish-fish.online/fish/nocomis-leptocephalus): Bluehead Chub is a small, stream-dwelling cyprinid native to the eastern United States, especially clear upland rivers and creeks. Males build pebble nests in spring, often creating nest mounds that are easy to spot in shallow riffles and runs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Nocomis leptocephalus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Nocomis leptocephalus.
- [Blue-headed Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thalassoma-amblycephalum): A small Indo-Pacific wrasse with a blue to blue-green head and a more yellowish body, usually seen over coral-rich reef slopes and lagoon habitats. It feeds on small benthic invertebrates and is a common, active reef species rather than a targeted game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thalassoma amblycephalum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Thalassoma amblycephalum.
- [Blue Rockfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sebastes-mystinus): Blue Rockfish is a west coast rockfish that lives on rocky reefs and kelp beds, often in schools over high-relief structure. It feeds on small fishes and crustaceans and is commonly taken by anglers fishing near bottom structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sebastes mystinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sebastes mystinus.
- [Blue Runner](https://fish-fish.online/fish/caranx-crysos): Blue runner is a fast, schooling jack found in warm coastal waters, often around reefs, wrecks, piers, and open bays. It is a hard-fighting but generally minor table fish; in many areas it is taken as bait or bycatch more often than targeted for sport. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Caranx crysos; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Caranx crysos.
- [Bluespine Unicornfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/naso-unicornis): Bluespine unicornfish is a large coral-reef surgeonfish recognized by the forward horn-like projection on the forehead of adults and the sharp scalpel near the tail. It grazes mainly on algae and commonly moves in loose schools along reef slopes, lagoons, and outer reef drop-offs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Naso unicornis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Naso unicornis.
- [Bluespot Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-plebeius): Bluespot Butterflyfish (Chaetodon plebeius) is a reef-associated butterflyfish from the Indo-Pacific, named for the bright blue spots along its upper body. It is generally an obligate coral feeder and is rarely targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon plebeius; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon plebeius.
- [Blue-spotted Cornetfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/fistularia-commersonii): Blue-spotted Cornetfish is a long, pipe-like reef fish with a blue-spotted brown body and an extremely extended tail filament. It is a marine predator of shallow tropical reefs and lagoons; it is not a common target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Fistularia commersonii; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Bluespotted cornetfish.
- [Bluespotted Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/upeneichthys-vlamingii): Bluespotted Goatfish (Upeneichthys vlamingii) is a coastal demersal goatfish from southern Australia, commonly found over sand and rubble near reefs. It uses chin barbels to probe for small benthic invertebrates and is taken occasionally by anglers rather than targeted widely. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Upeneichthys vlamingii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Upeneichthys vlamingii.
- [Bluespotted Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cephalopholis-cyanostigma): A reef-associated grouper from the western Indian Ocean and adjacent seas, recognized by its blue spotting and variable dark body. It lives around coral and rocky slopes, where it ambushes small fish and crustaceans from cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cephalopholis cyanostigma; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cephalopholis cyanostigma.
- [Blue-spotted Sunfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/enneacanthus-gloriosus): Blue-spotted Sunfish is a small, secretive centrarchid of quiet, heavily vegetated waters in the southeastern United States. It forages on tiny aquatic invertebrates and usually stays close to cover; reports outside its native range should be treated cautiously because occurrence records can include misidentifications or introductions. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Enneacanthus gloriosus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Enneacanthus gloriosus.
- [Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/labroides-dimidiatus): Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse is a small reef fish famous for removing parasites and dead tissue from other fish at “cleaning stations.” It is widespread on tropical Indo-Pacific reefs and is not a typical angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Labroides dimidiatus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Bluestreak cleaner wrasse.
- [Bluestreak Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/valenciennea-strigata): The bluestreak goby is a small Indo-Pacific reef goby that sifts sand for tiny invertebrates and detritus. It is common in aquaria and usually stays close to the bottom on sandy reef flats, lagoons, and rubble slopes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Valenciennea strigata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Valenciennea strigata.
- [Bluestriped Fangblenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/plagiotremus-rhinorhynchos): A small, coral-reef-associated fangblenny that mimics cleaner wrasses to approach other fish and take scales and mucus by stealth. It is not a typical target species and is known more for its deceptive feeding strategy than for sport fishing value. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos.
- [Bluestriped Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/upeneichthys-lineatus): Bluestriped Goatfish is a slender reef-associated goatfish with a bold blue stripe, common over sandy bottoms near reefs and seagrass. It forages on the bottom for small crustaceans and worms using its chin barbels to probe the substrate. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Upeneichthys lineatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Upeneichthys lineatus.
- [Bluestriped Grunt](https://fish-fish.online/fish/haemulon-sciurus): Bluestriped grunts are reef-associated marine fish commonly found in shallow tropical waters, where they school over coral and rocky bottoms. They feed mostly at night on small benthic invertebrates and are a modest food and bait species in parts of their range. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Haemulon sciurus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Haemulon sciurus.
- [Bluestriped Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-kasmira): Bluestriped Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) is a reef-associated snapper native to the Indo-Pacific and widely introduced in parts of the Hawaiian archipelago. It forms schools over reefs and drop-offs, feeding mainly on small fishes and crustaceans at dusk and night. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus kasmira; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus kasmira.
- [Bluestripe Lizardfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/synodus-dermatogenys): Bluestripe lizardfish is a slender ambush predator of shallow tropical coastal waters, usually resting on sand or rubble where it can dart at small fish and crustaceans. It is not a major target species for most anglers, but it can be caught incidentally on light tackle. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Synodus dermatogenys; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Synodus dermatogenys.
- [Bluethroat Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/notolabrus-tetricus): Bluethroat Wrasse is a temperate Australasian wrasse found around rocky reefs, kelp beds, and weed-covered coastal structure. It is an active benthic feeder that picks crabs, mollusks, worms, and other invertebrates from the bottom and around reef edges. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Notolabrus tetricus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Notolabrus tetricus.
- [Blue Weed-whiting](https://fish-fish.online/fish/haletta-semifasciata): Blue Weed-whiting (Haletta semifasciata) is a poorly documented wrasse-like fish from southern Australian waters. It is associated with vegetated coastal habitats, and most biological and angling details are sparse in the literature compared with common game species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Haletta semifasciata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Haletta semifasciata.
- [Bluntnose Minnow](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pimephales-notatus): The bluntnose minnow is a small, hardy freshwater cyprinid common in clear to turbid streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds across much of North America. It feeds on algae, detritus, and tiny invertebrates, and is often used as bait where legal. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pimephales notatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pimephales notatus.
- [Boddart's Blue-spotted Mudskipper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/boleophthalmus-boddarti): A semi-terrestrial mudskipper of mangrove and tidal mudflat edges, Boddart's blue-spotted mudskipper spends much of its time on exposed mud and in shallow burrows. It grazes and picks small invertebrates from the surface and is not a typical sport target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Boleophthalmus boddarti; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Boleophthalmus boddarti.
- [Bogue](https://fish-fish.online/fish/boops-boops): Bogue is a small, silvery coastal sparid found in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It often schools over sandy and muddy bottoms near shore, feeding on plankton, small crustaceans, and other tiny prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Boops boops; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Boops boops.
- [Bonefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bonefish): Bonefish (Albula vulpes) is a fast, schooling flats fish prized for stealthy sight-fishing and long runs on light tackle. It lives in warm shallow coastal waters, often feeding on small invertebrates over sand and turtle grass. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Albula vulpes; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Bonefish.
- [Boxlip Mullet](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oedalechilus-labeo): Boxlip Mullet is a coastal mullet with a thick, protruding upper lip adapted for grazing and suction feeding on bottom growth. It occurs in marine to brackish waters and is mostly of interest to anglers as bycatch or a light-tackle bait species rather than a primary gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oedalechilus labeo; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Oedalechilus labeo.
- [Brassy Drummer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/kyphosus-vaigiensis): Brassy Drummer is a large kyphosid reef fish found around tropical and subtropical coasts, often grazing on algae and benthic growth. It is typically taken incidentally rather than targeted as a major game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Kyphosus vaigiensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Kyphosus vaigiensis.
- [Bridled Monocle Bream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scolopsis-bilineata): Bridled monocle bream is a small Indo-Pacific reef fish often seen in loose groups over coral and rubble. It feeds on small benthic invertebrates and is more of a light-tackle bycatch than a targeted sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scolopsis bilineata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scolopsis bilineata.
- [Broadnosed Pipefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/syngnathus-typhle): Broadnosed Pipefish is a slender syngnathid of sheltered coastal waters, often seen upright among eelgrass and other vegetation. It uses camouflage and a tubular snout to pick tiny crustaceans from the water and plants. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Syngnathus typhle; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Syngnathus typhle.
- [Brook Silverside](https://fish-fish.online/fish/labidesthes-sicculus): Brook Silverside is a small, slender, translucent forage fish common in clear to moderately clear lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers. It feeds near the surface on tiny zooplankton and insects and is more often an incidental catch than a targeted sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Labidesthes sicculus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Labidesthes sicculus.
- [Brook Stickleback](https://fish-fish.online/fish/culaea-inconstans): The brook stickleback is a small, benthic North American stickleback that inhabits cool, clear to stained waters with vegetation and low to moderate current. It feeds on tiny invertebrates and zooplankton and is often overlooked because of its size and cryptic habits. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Culaea inconstans; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Culaea inconstans.
- [Brook Trout](https://fish-fish.online/fish/brook-trout): A cold clean-water char often associated with small streams and headwaters. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Salvelinus fontinalis.
- [Brook Trout](https://fish-fish.online/fish/salvelinus-fontinalis): Brook trout are a native char of eastern North America, prized for their vivid colors and cold-water needs. They usually live in clear, cool, well-oxygenated streams and lakes, and they often feed near cover on insects, crustaceans, and small fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Salvelinus fontinalis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Brook trout.
- [Broomtail Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cheilinus-lunulatus): The broomtail wrasse is a large reef wrasse of Indo-Pacific coral and rocky reefs. It is a powerful, mostly solitary predator that feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates and reef fishes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cheilinus lunulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cheilinus lunulatus.
- [Brown Bullhead](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ameiurus-nebulosus): Brown Bullhead is a hardy North American bullhead catfish introduced widely beyond its native range. It favors warm, still or slow waters and feeds mostly at night on bottom-dwelling invertebrates, fish, and organic matter. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ameiurus nebulosus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Brown bullhead.
- [Brown Chromis](https://fish-fish.online/fish/azurina-multilineata): Brown Chromis is a small schooling damselfish associated with clear tropical reefs, where it feeds on plankton in the water column. Reliable species-specific information is limited in the supplied context, so the notes below focus on the documented reef-associated ecology of Azurina multilineata. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Azurina multilineata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Azurina multilineata.
- [Brown Meagre](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sciaena-umbra): The Brown Meagre is a coastal sciaenid found over rocky and seagrass habitats, often by caves, ledges, and wrecks. It is nocturnal or crepuscular, feeding on small fish and crustaceans and making drumming sounds with its swim bladder. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sciaena umbra; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sciaena umbra.
- [Brown Rockfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sebastes-auriculatus): Brown Rockfish (Sebastes auriculatus) is a nearshore Pacific rockfish that lives around structure in cool coastal waters. It is a bottom-oriented predator, and in some areas is managed with rockfish regulations and depth/size limits. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sebastes auriculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sebastes auriculatus.
- [Brownspotted Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/notolabrus-parilus): Brownspotted wrasse is a coastal temperate reef fish from southern Australia and nearby waters, usually seen over rocky reefs, kelp, and seagrass beds. It forages close to the bottom on small benthic invertebrates and is not a major target for most anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Notolabrus parilus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Notolabrus parilus.
- [Brown Tang](https://fish-fish.online/fish/zebrasoma-scopas): Brown Tang (Zebrasoma scopas) is a common reef-associated surgeonfish from the Indo-Pacific, often seen grazing algae on shallow reefs and lagoons. It is not a typical food or target species for anglers, but it may be collected for the aquarium trade in some regions. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Zebrasoma scopas; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Zebrasoma scopas.
- [Brown Trout](https://fish-fish.online/fish/salmo-trutta): Brown trout (Salmo trutta) are a highly variable salmonid native to Europe and western Asia, now established in many cool waters worldwide. They occupy streams, rivers, lakes, and some coastal marine waters, and often become wary in heavily fished systems. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Salmo trutta; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Brown trout.
- [Brown Trout](https://fish-fish.online/fish/brown-trout): A cold-water trout that can live in streams, lakes, and sea-run forms. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Salmo trutta.
- [Brown Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/labrus-merula): Brown wrasse (Labrus merula) is a reef-associated wrasse of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, usually found over rocky and algal bottoms. It is a small to medium predatory fish that picks crabs, mollusks, worms, and other benthic prey from the substrate. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Labrus merula; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Labrus merula.
- [Buffalo Sculpin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/enophrys-bison): Buffalo sculpin is a bottom-dwelling sculpin of cold North Pacific coastal waters, usually found over rocky or mixed seabeds. It lies in wait and ambushes small invertebrates and fish near the bottom. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Enophrys bison; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Enophrys bison.
- [Bullhead Minnow](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pimephales-vigilax): Bullhead minnow (*Pimephales vigilax*) is a small, hardy cyprinid of warm, often turbid waters. It commonly lives in quiet backwaters and shallow margins where it forages close to the bottom on tiny invertebrates and algae. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pimephales vigilax; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pimephales vigilax.
- [Bullseye Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sphoeroides-annulatus): Bullseye puffer is a small tropical pufferfish from the eastern Pacific, commonly found in shallow coastal waters. It uses strong beak-like teeth to crush hard-shelled prey and can be cautious around baited hooks because of its probing feeding style. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sphoeroides annulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sphoeroides annulatus.
- [Bumphead Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bolbometopon-muricatum): Bumphead parrotfish is a large, reef-associated parrotfish of the Indo-Pacific known for its massive hump-backed head and powerful beak-like teeth. It feeds mainly on hard corals and reef framework, producing large volumes of fine sand. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Bolbometopon muricatum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Bolbometopon muricatum.
- [Burbot](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lota-lota): Burbot (Lota lota) is a coldwater freshwater cod relative found in lakes and large rivers across the Northern Hemisphere. It is a nocturnal bottom-dweller that feeds heavily on fish and invertebrates, especially in winter and under ice. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lota lota; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lota lota.
- [Butterfly Peacock Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cichla-ocellaris): Butterfly peacock bass (Cichla ocellaris) is a large cichlid from the Amazon basin, introduced widely in warm waters for sport fishing. It is an aggressive ambush predator that hunts fish and large aquatic insects around cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cichla ocellaris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cichla ocellaris.
- [Cabezon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scorpaenichthys-marmoratus): Cabezon is a Pacific coastal sculpin found from central California to Baja California, especially around rocky reefs and kelp-lined shorelines. It is a bottom ambush predator that eats crabs, shrimp, mollusks, and small fishes, and is well known for its large, bony head and mottled camouflage. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scorpaenichthys marmoratus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scorpaenichthys marmoratus.
- [Caesar Grunt](https://fish-fish.online/fish/haemulon-carbonarium): Caesar Grunt is a Caribbean grunt associated with shallow coral and rocky reefs. It feeds low over the bottom on small invertebrates and is usually taken incidentally rather than targeted as a major gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Haemulon carbonarium; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Haemulon carbonarium.
- [California Halibut](https://fish-fish.online/fish/paralichthys-californicus): California halibut is a large left-eyed flatfish that lives along the Pacific coast from Baja California to Washington. It ambushes prey on sandy bottoms and is a valued inshore game fish, especially in bays and surf zones. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Paralichthys californicus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Paralichthys californicus.
- [California Scorpionfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scorpaena-guttata): A venomous, bottom-dwelling scorpionfish of the eastern Pacific, California scorpionfish camouflages against rocky reefs and kelp edges and ambushes prey at close range. It is a common Pacific coast species and a valued table fish when handled carefully. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scorpaena guttata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scorpaena guttata.
- [Canary Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/similiparma-lurida): A small Canary Islands damselfish found around rocky reefs and surge-swept coastal habitat. It grazes and picks at benthic algae and tiny invertebrates, staying close to cover in shallow water. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Similiparma lurida; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Similiparma lurida.
- [Caribbean Bluehead Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thalassoma-bifasciatum): The Caribbean Bluehead Wrasse is a reef-associated tropical wrasse common on shallow coral and rocky reefs. Juveniles and females are yellow, while terminal males are vivid blue with a blue head; it is generally too small to be a target game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thalassoma bifasciatum; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Thalassoma bifasciatum.
- [Caribbean Cocoa Damselfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/stegastes-xanthurus): The Caribbean cocoa damselfish is a small reef fish in the western Atlantic/Caribbean region, usually seen hovering close to hard coral and rocky reef. It is territorial and feeds mainly on benthic algae, which it aggressively defends from other grazers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Stegastes xanthurus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Stegastes xanthurus.
- [Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-tractus): A Caribbean surgeonfish commonly associated with reef and hardbottom habitats in the western Atlantic, where it grazes on benthic algae. It is not a typical target for anglers and is more often encountered by divers than by fishermen. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus tractus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus tractus.
- [Caribbean Redlip Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ophioblennius-macclurei): A small Caribbean reef blenny that lives on shallow rocky and coral shores, where it perches in crevices and darts out to feed. It is common in its habitat and is more often observed than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ophioblennius macclurei; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ophioblennius macclurei.
- [Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/canthigaster-rostrata): A small Caribbean to western Atlantic puffer that inhabits shallow reefs and seagrass beds. It nips at benthic invertebrates and is more often observed than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Canthigaster rostrata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Canthigaster rostrata.
- [Catla](https://fish-fish.online/fish/catla): Catla is a large South Asian carp found in warm rivers, reservoirs, and floodplain lakes. It is a fast-growing surface and midwater feeder, valued as an aquaculture and food fish rather than a premier sport species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Labeo catla; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Catla.
- [Cavedano Chub](https://fish-fish.online/fish/squalius-squalus): The Cavedano Chub (Squalius squalus) is a European cyprinid, typically a medium-sized freshwater chub found in clear rivers and streams. It is an adaptable omnivore that feeds near the bottom and in the water column, especially in moderate currents and pool-tail habitats. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Squalius squalus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Squalius squalus.
- [Central Mudminnow](https://fish-fish.online/fish/umbra-limi): The central mudminnow is a small, slender freshwater fish that lives in cool to warm, quiet waters with soft bottoms and dense cover. It is a secretive species that often hides in vegetation or debris and is more commonly encountered than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Umbra limi; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Umbra limi.
- [Central Stoneroller](https://fish-fish.online/fish/campostoma-anomalum): The Central Stoneroller is a small North American cyprinid that grazes on periphyton and algae in clear to moderately flowing streams. It is common in riffles and runs with gravel or cobble, where it uses a scraping mouth to feed on rock surfaces. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Campostoma anomalum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Campostoma anomalum.
- [Chain Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/echidna-catenata): Chain morays are eel-like reef predators common on shallow tropical and subtropical reefs, especially around Caribbean and western Atlantic hardbottom and coral structures. They hide by day and hunt crustaceans and small fish at night, using strong jaws to crush hard prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Echidna catenata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Echidna catenata.
- [Chain Pickerel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/esox-niger): Chain pickerel (Esox niger) is a slender, toothy ambush predator common in vegetated freshwater lakes, ponds, slow rivers, and backwaters. It strikes small fish, frogs, and large prey items hidden in weeds, often near cover in clear to stained water. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Esox niger; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Esox niger.
- [Chameleon Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/halichoeres-dispilus): Chameleon wrasse (Halichoeres dispilus) is a reef-associated marine wrasse from the eastern Pacific. It forages actively over sand and coral rubble, often shifting color with mood, sex, and habitat. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Halichoeres dispilus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Halichoeres dispilus.
- [Channel Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ictalurus-punctatus): Channel catfish are a widely introduced North American catfish found mostly in rivers, reservoirs, and lakes. They are popular food and sport fish, known for strong runs, whisker-like barbels, and a deeply forked tail. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ictalurus punctatus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Channel catfish.
- [Channel Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/channel-catfish): A widespread freshwater catfish known for scent feeding and strong runs. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ictalurus punctatus.
- [Checkerboard Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/halichoeres-hortulanus): Checkerboard wrasse is a reef-associated marine wrasse found across the Indo-Pacific. It forages in shallow coral and rubble areas, often picking benthic invertebrates from sand, reef flats, and lagoon edges. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Halichoeres hortulanus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Halichoeres hortulanus.
- [Checkered Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sphoeroides-testudineus): The Checkered Puffer is a small pufferfish found in coastal waters, estuaries, and mangrove-associated habitats across tropical and subtropical western Atlantic and Caribbean regions. It is a toxin-bearing species that inflates when threatened and is not a typical food fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sphoeroides testudineus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sphoeroides testudineus.
- [Checkered Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-decussatus): Checkered Snapper is a reef-associated lutjanid known from tropical Indo-Pacific waters, especially around coastal reefs and drop-offs. It is an ambush predator that feeds on fishes and crustaceans and is taken occasionally by anglers targeting reef snappers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus decussatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus decussatus.
- [Chevron Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-trifascialis): The Chevron Butterflyfish is a coral reef butterflyfish from the Indo-Pacific, usually seen singly on reef slopes and rich coral habitats. It feeds mainly on coral polyps and small invertebrates, and is generally not considered a good food fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon trifascialis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon trifascialis.
- [Chinese Demoiselle](https://fish-fish.online/fish/neopomacentrus-bankieri): Chinese demoiselle is a small damselfish from Indo-Pacific coral reefs and lagoons. It is most often seen in sheltered shallow reef areas, where it schools above coral and rubble and feeds on plankton and tiny drifting invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Neopomacentrus bankieri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Neopomacentrus bankieri.
- [Chinese Sleeper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/perccottus-glenii): Chinese sleeper (Perccottus glenii) is a small, hardy goby-like freshwater fish native to East Asia and widely introduced elsewhere. It favors still or slow waters and is often associated with dense aquatic vegetation and soft bottoms. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Perccottus glenii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Perccottus glenii.
- [Chinook Salmon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chinook-salmon): Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) are the largest Pacific salmon, born in freshwater, growing in the ocean, and returning to rivers to spawn. They are prized gamefish and important prey for marine predators and people. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oncorhynchus tshawytscha; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Chinook salmon.
- [Chinook Salmon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oncorhynchus-tshawytscha): Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the largest Pacific salmon, anadromous and prized for its strong runs and table quality. It spawns in cool freshwater rivers and streams, then juveniles migrate to the ocean before returning to natal waters to reproduce. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oncorhynchus tshawytscha; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Chinook salmon.
- [Chocolate Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cephalopholis-boenak): The chocolate grouper is a Indo-Pacific reef grouper that lives on coral and rocky reefs, often near drop-offs and ledges. It is a compact ambush predator that takes small fish and crustaceans and is usually caught incidentally rather than targeted in most areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cephalopholis boenak; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cephalopholis boenak.
- [Christmas Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thalassoma-trilobatum): Christmas wrasse is a colorful Indo-Pacific reef fish that lives close to coral and rocky bottoms. It is an active day-feeder that picks small invertebrates from the reef, and it is not a major target for most anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thalassoma trilobatum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Thalassoma trilobatum.
- [Chum Salmon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oncorhynchus-keta): Chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) are a widespread Pacific salmon that spend most of their lives in the ocean and return to natal rivers to spawn. Adults are best known for their dark spawning colors and, in males, the pronounced kype and canine-like teeth that develop in freshwater. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oncorhynchus keta; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Oncorhynchus keta.
- [Chum Salmon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chum-salmon): Chum Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) are an anadromous Pacific salmon that spend most of their lives in the ocean and return to coastal rivers to spawn. They are best known for their tall spawning jaws and bold banding, and they are a key species in North Pacific fisheries. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oncorhynchus keta; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Chum salmon.
- [Cigar Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cheilio-inermis): A slender Indo-Pacific wrasse with a cigar-shaped body and a pointed snout, often seen cruising shallow reefs and seagrass beds. It is not a common target for anglers and is better treated as a reef fish to observe than to pursue. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cheilio inermis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cheilio inermis.
- [Clark's Anemonefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amphiprion-clarkii): Clark's anemonefish is a hardy tropical reef clownfish found with sea anemones across the Indo-Pacific. It is one of the most adaptable anemonefishes, living in shallow lagoon and outer-reef habitats and defending a host anemone aggressively. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amphiprion clarkii; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Clark's anemonefish.
- [Climbing Perch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/climbing-perch): Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus) is a hardy air-breathing fish of ponds, ditches, floodplains, and rice fields across South and Southeast Asia. It can survive low oxygen and short overland movements in damp conditions, making it a resilient invasive in some regions. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Anabas testudineus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Climbing perch.
- [Climbing Perch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/anabas-testudineus): Climbing perch is a hardy labyrinth fish native to South and Southeast Asia, now widely introduced and established in many warm waters. It tolerates low oxygen by breathing air and often occupies shallow, stagnant habitats with dense cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Anabas testudineus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Anabas testudineus.
- [Clown Coris](https://fish-fish.online/fish/coris-aygula): Clown Coris is a reef-associated wrasse from Indo-Pacific tropical waters. Adults are vivid blue-green with orange to red markings, and juveniles look very different, which can make field ID tricky. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Coris aygula; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Coris aygula.
- [Clown Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/balistoides-conspicillum): The clown triggerfish is a boldly patterned Indo-Pacific reef fish with a strong, beaklike jaw and an aggressive temperament when defended or cornered. It is not a standard food or sport target everywhere, and local rules or reef-protection concerns can limit keeping or harvest. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Balistoides conspicillum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Balistoides conspicillum.
- [Coastal Cutthroat Trout](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oncorhynchus-clarkii): Coastal cutthroat trout are anadromous or resident trout native to the Pacific Coast drainages of western North America. They use small coastal streams, estuaries, tidewater reaches, and nearshore marine waters, and often move with seasons and runoff. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oncorhynchus clarkii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Oncorhynchus clarkii.
- [Cobia](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cobia): Cobia is a fast-growing, warm-water pelagic fish found in coastal seas, often around reefs, wrecks, buoys, and channel markers. It is prized by anglers for powerful runs and strong table quality, but it can carry ciguatera risk in some tropical waters. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rachycentron canadum; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Cobia.
- [Coho Salmon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oncorhynchus-kisutch): Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) are an anadromous salmon native to North Pacific waters; adults run from the ocean into coastal rivers to spawn, and juveniles rear in freshwater before migrating out. They are prized for aggressive strikes and strong fights. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oncorhynchus kisutch; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Coho salmon.
- [Coho Salmon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/coho-salmon): Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) are an anadromous salmon of the North Pacific, spending most of life in the ocean before returning to freshwater to spawn. Juveniles use streams and lakes; adults are prized game fish for their aggressive strikes and acrobatics. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oncorhynchus kisutch; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Coho salmon.
- [Comber](https://fish-fish.online/fish/serranus-cabrilla): Comber (Serranus cabrilla) is a small serranid of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, usually found over rocky or mixed bottoms in coastal waters. It is an ambush feeder that takes small fish and crustaceans; it is not a major target for most anglers but will bite small natural baits and jigs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Serranus cabrilla; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Serranus cabrilla.
- [Common Barbel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/barbus-barbus): The Common Barbel is a large cyprinid fish native to major European river systems, including the Danube, Rhine, Elbe, and Loire basins. It possesses four distinctive sensory barbels around its mouth which it uses to detect bottom-dwelling prey in clean, fast-flowing waters. Prized by specialist anglers for its fighting ability, this species is primarily caught using bottom-fishing techniques with  Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Barbus barbus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Barbus barbus.
- [Common Bream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bream): Common Bream (Abramis brama) is a deep-bodied cyprinid of slow rivers, lakes, and canals across Europe and western Asia. It feeds mainly by grubbing on the bottom for insect larvae, worms, snails, and detritus, and is a classic coarse-fishing species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Abramis brama; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Common bream.
- [Common Bream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/abramis-brama): Common Bream (Abramis brama) is a deep-bodied cyprinid of slow rivers, canals, lakes, and reservoirs with soft bottoms and abundant plant growth. It feeds mostly near the bottom on invertebrates and detritus, and larger fish can become more plankton- and benthic-feeding. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Abramis brama; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Abramis brama.
- [Common Carp](https://fish-fish.online/fish/common-carp): A widespread freshwater fish with large scales, barbels, and strong bottom-feeding behavior. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03. Sources: Wikimedia Commons: Common Carp Wikimedia Commons image source.
- [Common Dolphinfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/coryphaena-hippurus): Common dolphinfish is a fast-growing, highly migratory pelagic fish found in warm oceans worldwide. It is a prized game fish and table fish, commonly encountered around floating structure, weed lines, and current edges. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Coryphaena hippurus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Coryphaena hippurus.
- [Common Galaxias](https://fish-fish.online/fish/galaxias-maculatus): Common Galaxias (Galaxias maculatus) is a small, slender, largely diadromous fish found in coastal and inland waters across the Southern Hemisphere. It often forms dense schools in estuaries, lagoons, lower rivers, and lakes, with juveniles and adults moving between fresh and saltwater. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Galaxias maculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Galaxias maculatus.
- [Common Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomatoschistus-microps): Common Goby (Pomatoschistus microps) is a small bottom-dwelling goby of shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and lagoons. It often lives buried or tucked against sand and mud, where it feeds on tiny invertebrates and is taken incidentally by anglers rather than targeted. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomatoschistus microps; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomatoschistus microps.
- [Common Gudgeon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gobio-gobio): Common gudgeon (Gobio gobio) is a small cyprinid of clear, cool European rivers and streams, with a preference for gravelly or sandy bottoms. It feeds near the substrate on benthic invertebrates and is usually encountered as a modest-sized shoal fish rather than a targeted sport species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gobio gobio; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gobio gobio.
- [Common Lionfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pterois-volitans): The common lionfish (Pterois volitans) is a venomous Indo-Pacific reef fish now widely established in the western Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. It is a nocturnal ambush predator that has become an invasive species in many areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pterois volitans; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Red lionfish.
- [Common Logperch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/percina-caprodes): Common Logperch is a small darter that lives on clean, flowing water over sand and gravel. It uses its snout to flip small stones and pick off insect larvae, tiny crustaceans, and other bottom invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Percina caprodes; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Percina caprodes.
- [Common Mola](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mola-mola): The common mola, or ocean sunfish, is a huge, laterally flattened pelagic fish best known for its truncated body and drifting near the surface. It feeds mainly on jellyfish and other gelatinous zooplankton, and is rarely targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Mola mola; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Mola mola.
- [Common Roach](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rutilus-rutilus): Common roach is a small cyprinid widespread across Europe and parts of western Asia, often forming large shoals in still or slow waters. It is a hardy, opportunistic feeder and a common coarse-fish target, especially for light tackle and fine baits. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rutilus rutilus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Common roach.
- [Common Rudd](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scardinius-erythrophthalmus): Common rudd is a golden-green cyprinid of slow, weed-choked freshwater lakes, canals, and lowland rivers. It feeds heavily near the surface on insects, plant matter, and small invertebrates, and is popular with coarse anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scardinius erythrophthalmus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Common rudd.
- [Common Seahorse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hippocampus-kuda): Common seahorses are small, armored ambush predators that live in shallow coastal waters and are often associated with seagrass, mangroves, and other structured habitats. They are not a target sport fish; records for Hippocampus kuda are often complicated by identification issues within the genus. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hippocampus kuda; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hippocampus kuda.
- [Common Shiner](https://fish-fish.online/fish/luxilus-cornutus): Common Shiner (Luxilus cornutus) is a widespread North American minnow that often forms large schools in clear, moderate streams and small rivers. It feeds on insects, small crustaceans, and algae, and males can show bright breeding colors and tubercles in spring. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Luxilus cornutus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Common shiner.
- [Common Snook](https://fish-fish.online/fish/centropomus-undecimalis): Common Snook is a coastal gamefish of warm Atlantic waters, from Florida and the Gulf through the Caribbean and much of tropical America. It moves between estuaries and nearshore surf, and is prized for hard runs and acrobatic fights. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Centropomus undecimalis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Centropomus undecimalis.
- [Common Snook](https://fish-fish.online/fish/snook): A warm-water inshore predator that moves between marine, brackish, and freshwater habitats. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Centropomus undecimalis.
- [Common Toadfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tetractenos-hamiltoni): Common toadfish (Tetractenos hamiltoni) is an Australasian puffer/toadfish best known for its blunt head, mottled skin, and toxic organs. It is not a valued table fish; anglers usually encounter it as a nuisance or bycatch in estuaries and sheltered coastal waters. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Tetractenos hamiltoni; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Tetractenos hamiltoni.
- [Common Triplefin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/forsterygion-lapillum): The Common Triplefin (Forsterygion lapillum) is a small endemic marine fish found throughout New Zealand's coastal waters. Belonging to the family Tripterygiidae, this benthic species inhabits rocky reef environments and tide pools from shallow waters to roughly 30m depth. It is not a game fish and is too small for targeted angling, occasionally encountered as bycatch. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Forsterygion lapillum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Forsterygion lapillum.
- [Common Two-banded Seabream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/diplodus-vulgaris): The Common Two-banded Seabream is a small coastal sparid with two dark vertical bars, one behind the head and one at the caudal peduncle. It is widely reported from eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean rocky reefs, but local occurrence can be patchy outside its core range. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Diplodus vulgaris; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Diplodus vulgaris.
- [Common Wolffish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hoplias-malabaricus): Common Wolffish (Hoplias malabaricus) is a South American freshwater predatory fish often called wolf fish or trahira. It lurks in still or slow waters, striking ambush prey with heavy jaws and sharp teeth. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hoplias malabaricus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hoplias malabaricus.
- [Coney](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cephalopholis-fulva): Coney (Cephalopholis fulva) is a small Atlantic reef grouper found on rocky reefs and coral bottoms from Bermuda and Florida to Brazil, including the Caribbean. It is a secretive ambush predator that feeds on small fish and crustaceans, but it is not usually a primary gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cephalopholis fulva; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cephalopholis fulva.
- [Convict Cichlid](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amatitlania-nigrofasciata): Convict Cichlid (Amatitlania nigrofasciata) is a hardy Central American cichlid best known for bold black vertical bars and aggressive parental care. It is widely introduced in warm freshwater systems and is often abundant around structure; it is usually a poor sportfish but can be caught on small baits and jigs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amatitlania nigrofasciata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amatitlania nigrofasciata.
- [Convict Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-triostegus): Convict Surgeonfish (Acanthurus triostegus) is a small reef-dwelling surgeonfish with bold vertical bars and a sharp tail spine. It grazes on algae in shallow tropical waters and is commonly seen in schools over coral and rocky reefs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus triostegus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus triostegus.
- [Copperband Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chelmon-rostratus): The Copperband Butterflyfish is a long-snouted, banded reef fish known for probing crevices for small invertebrates. It is a delicate marine species, more often kept in aquaria than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chelmon rostratus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chelmon rostratus.
- [Copper Rockfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sebastes-caurinus): Copper Rockfish is a long-lived Pacific rockfish common from Alaska to Baja California. It lives near rocky reefs and kelp beds, where it feeds on small fish and crustaceans and is a favorite light-tackle bottom species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sebastes caurinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sebastes caurinus.
- [Coral Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cephalopholis-miniata): The coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) is a colorful reef-dwelling grouper found across the Indo-Pacific. It lives on coral slopes and lagoon reefs, ambushing small fish and crustaceans from cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cephalopholis miniata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cephalopholis miniata.
- [Coral Rabbitfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/siganus-corallinus): Coral rabbitfish (Siganus corallinus) is a colorful reef-associated herbivore found on Indo-Pacific coral reefs and lagoons. It grazes on algae in loose schools and is typically wary around structure. Its spines can cause painful punctures. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Siganus corallinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Siganus corallinus.
- [Corkwing Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/symphodus-melops): Corkwing Wrasse is a small, colorful wrasse of shallow rocky coasts and kelp beds in the northeast Atlantic and adjacent seas. Males become strikingly patterned in breeding season and guard nests; it is rarely targeted as a sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Symphodus melops; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Symphodus melops.
- [Cortez Rainbow Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thalassoma-lucasanum): The Cortez Rainbow Wrasse is a small, brilliantly colored reef wrasse native to the Gulf of California and adjacent eastern Pacific reefs. It is an active daytime picker that feeds on small invertebrates and is more often seen than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thalassoma lucasanum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Thalassoma lucasanum.
- [Creek Chub](https://fish-fish.online/fish/semotilus-atromaculatus): Creek Chub is a common North American minnow found in small streams, headwaters, and clear warmwater creeks. It is a hardy, schooling baitfish and micro-predator that readily takes small baits and lures. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Semotilus atromaculatus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Semotilus atromaculatus.
- [Crescent Grunter](https://fish-fish.online/fish/terapon-jarbua): Crescent Grunter (Terapon jarbua) is a coastal terapontid found in estuaries, mangroves, lagoons, and nearshore waters across the Indo-West Pacific. It is a schooling predator that picks off small fishes and crustaceans, and it can be an easy-bycatch species for anglers working inshore brackish habitat. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Terapon jarbua; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Terapon jarbua.
- [Crescent Gunnel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pholis-laeta): Crescent gunnel is a small, elongated intertidal fish of the North Pacific. It hides in algae, eelgrass, and rock crevices and is mainly of interest as a tiny forage species rather than a game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pholis laeta; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pholis laeta.
- [Crescent-tail Bigeye](https://fish-fish.online/fish/priacanthus-hamrur): Crescent-tail Bigeye (Priacanthus hamrur) is a nocturnal reef-associated fish with very large eyes and a deeply forked tail. It is widespread in the Indo-West Pacific and is usually taken by chance rather than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Priacanthus hamrur; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Priacanthus hamrur.
- [Crimsonband Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/notolabrus-gymnogenis): Crimsonband Wrasse, Notolabrus gymnogenis, is an Australasian reef wrasse associated with temperate rocky reefs and kelp beds. It is a benthic feeder that forages among rock and seaweed for small invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Notolabrus gymnogenis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Notolabrus gymnogenis.
- [Crimson Soldierfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/myripristis-murdjan): Crimson Soldierfish is a nocturnal reef fish of the Indo-Pacific, often sheltering in caves and ledges by day and feeding at night. It has a deep red body with large eyes and is more an observer’s species than a regular angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Myripristis murdjan; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Myripristis murdjan.
- [Crocodile Flathead](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cymbacephalus-beauforti): Crocodile Flathead (Cymbacephalus beauforti) is a benthic ambush predator of Indo-Pacific coastal waters. It lies buried or camouflaged on sand and rubble, striking passing prey. It is not a common targeted gamefish, but can take small baits near bottom. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cymbacephalus beauforti; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cymbacephalus beauforti.
- [Crown Squirrelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sargocentron-diadema): Crown Squirrelfish (Sargocentron diadema) is a nocturnal reef squirrelfish of the Indo-Pacific, usually sheltering by day and foraging at night. It is not a common target for anglers, and reliable sport-fishing information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sargocentron diadema; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sargocentron diadema.
- [Cunner](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tautogolabrus-adspersus): Cunner is a small Atlantic wrasse common over rocky bottoms and kelp. It is an opportunistic feeder that often pecks bait around structure, making it a frequent bycatch when fishing for tautog. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Tautogolabrus adspersus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Tautogolabrus adspersus.
- [Darkcap Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-oviceps): Darkcap Parrotfish (Scarus oviceps) is a reef-associated parrotfish of the Indo-Pacific, known from shallow coral habitats where it grazes algae and reef growth. It is not a common target for anglers and is more often encountered by spearfishers or divers than rod-and-reel fishers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus oviceps; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scarus oviceps.
- [Dark Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-blochii): Dark Surgeonfish (Acanthurus blochii) is a reef-associated surgeonfish of the Indo-Pacific, commonly seen in clear coastal waters and lagoons. It grazes on algae and detritus on coral and rocky reefs and is a minor local food fish in some areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus blochii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus blochii.
- [Decorated Sandgoby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/istigobius-decoratus): The Decorated Sandgoby (Istigobius decoratus) is a small Indo-Pacific goby associated with sandy reef flats and lagoon bottoms. It is a bottom-dweller that uses camouflage and quick darting movements to feed on tiny invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Istigobius decoratus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Istigobius decoratus.
- [Deepwater Burrfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/allomycterus-pilatus): Deepwater Burrfish (Allomycterus pilatus) is a little-known deepwater pufferfish relative from offshore waters, based mostly on scattered occurrence records. It is not a regular angling target, and detailed life-history information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Allomycterus pilatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Allomycterus pilatus.
- [Devil Scorpionfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scorpaenopsis-diabolus): Devil Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) is a venomous ambush predator of shallow Indo-Pacific reefs and rubble, famously cryptic and hard to spot. It rests motionless on the bottom and strikes small fish and crustaceans at close range. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scorpaenopsis diabolus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scorpaenopsis diabolus.
- [Diamondfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/monodactylus-argenteus): Diamondfish (Monodactylus argenteus) is a laterally compressed silver schooling fish found in coastal estuaries, mangroves, and lower freshwater reaches. It is hardy and often kept in brackish aquaria; in the wild it feeds on small invertebrates and algae. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Monodactylus argenteus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Monodactylus argenteus.
- [Doctorfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-chirurgus): Doctorfish (Acanthurus chirurgus) is a surgeonfish of warm western Atlantic reefs and seagrass edges. It grazes on algae and detritus and can slash with the sharp spine at the base of its tail. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus chirurgus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus chirurgus.
- [Dollar Sunfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepomis-marginatus): Dollar Sunfish (Lepomis marginatus) is a small southeastern North American sunfish that inhabits warm, vegetated waters. It is more often caught incidentally than targeted, but it will take tiny baits and lures near cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepomis marginatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lepomis marginatus.
- [Dot-and-dash Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parupeneus-barberinus): Dot-and-dash Goatfish (Parupeneus barberinus) is a reef-associated goatfish of tropical Indo-Pacific waters, often over sand and rubble near coral reefs. It uses chin barbels to probe the bottom for small invertebrates and is generally a modest food fish where taken. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parupeneus barberinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parupeneus barberinus.
- [Doublebar Rabbitfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/siganus-virgatus): Doublebar Rabbitfish (Siganus virgatus) is a venomous rabbitfish of Indo-West Pacific reefs and lagoons, often feeding in pairs or small schools. It grazes algae and seagrass on shallow coral flats and reef edges; the spines can inflict a painful sting. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Siganus virgatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Siganus virgatus.
- [Dusky Batfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/platax-pinnatus): Dusky Batfish (*Platax pinnatus*) is a reef-associated batfish of the Indo-Pacific, usually seen alone or in small groups. Juveniles mimic drifting leaves with bold black-and-yellow striping; adults are taller-bodied and dusky gray to brown. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Platax pinnatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Platax pinnatus.
- [Dusky Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-flavirostris): The Dusky Butterflyfish is a reef-associated butterflyfish of the Indo-Pacific, recognized by its dark body and yellow snout. It feeds mainly on coral polyps, small invertebrates, and benthic algae, and is generally not a targeted angling species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon flavirostris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon flavirostris.
- [Dusky Damselfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/stegastes-adustus): Dusky Damselfish (Stegastes adustus) is a reef-associated damselfish of the western Atlantic, usually living close to coral and rock structure. It is small, territorial, and often seen in shallow tropical reefs where it tends and defends a patch of algae. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Stegastes adustus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Stegastes adustus.
- [Dusky Flathead](https://fish-fish.online/fish/platycephalus-fuscus): Dusky Flathead (Platycephalus fuscus) is a large ambush predator of eastern Australian estuaries and inshore coastal waters. It lies buried in sand or mud, striking baitfish and prawns with a broad, camouflaged head and venomous dorsal spines. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Platycephalus fuscus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Platycephalus fuscus.
- [Dusky Gregory](https://fish-fish.online/fish/stegastes-nigricans): Dusky Gregory is a territorial damselfish of shallow coral reefs and lagoon margins, often defending a small turf-algae garden. It is small, bold, and usually seen close to branching corals or rubble in clear tropical water. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Stegastes nigricans; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Stegastes nigricans.
- [Dusky Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/epinephelus-marginatus): Dusky Grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) is a large, slow-growing reef grouper found along rocky coasts and reefs in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It is a wary ambush predator and a prized but often protected recreational species in many areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Epinephelus marginatus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Epinephelus marginatus.
- [Dusky Morwong](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dactylophora-nigricans): Dusky Morwong (Dactylophora nigricans) is a large, kelp-reef-associated fish of temperate southern Australia and New Zealand. It is commonly taken by line and thought to feed mainly on algae and small benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dactylophora nigricans; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dactylophora nigricans.
- [Dusky Rabbitfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/siganus-fuscescens): Dusky Rabbitfish (Siganus fuscescens) is a venomous spine-equipped rabbitfish of shallow coastal Indo-Pacific waters. It grazes mainly on algae over reefs, seagrass beds, and sheltered bays, and can form schools in warm nearshore areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Siganus fuscescens; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Siganus fuscescens.
- [Dusky Spinefoot](https://fish-fish.online/fish/siganus-luridus): Dusky Spinefoot (Siganus luridus) is a venomous rabbitfish of the eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea that grazes algae on rocky reefs and seagrass beds. It is an important food fish in parts of its range, but the dorsal and anal spines can inflict painful wounds. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Siganus luridus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Siganus luridus.
- [Dusky Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-nigrofuscus): Dusky Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigrofuscus) is a small reef-dwelling surgeonfish of tropical Indo-Pacific and adjacent waters, now recorded widely in the Red Sea and many oceanic islands. It grazes on algae over shallow coral and rocky reefs and carries a sharp tail spine; it is not a common target fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus nigrofuscus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus nigrofuscus.
- [Dussumier's Rockskipper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/istiblennius-dussumieri): Dussumier's Rockskipper (Istiblennius dussumieri) is a small tropical blenny that lives on wave-washed rocky shores. It clings to rocks in the intertidal zone and is usually of little angling interest. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Istiblennius dussumieri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Istiblennius dussumieri.
- [Dwarf Hawkfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cirrhitichthys-falco): Dwarf hawkfish is a small Indo-Pacific reef fish that perches on coral and rubble, darting out to grab tiny crustaceans. It is well known in the aquarium trade; reliable wild angling information is limited because it is not a target game species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cirrhitichthys falco; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cirrhitichthys falco.
- [East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/symphodus-tinca): East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse is a Mediterranean and adjacent eastern Atlantic wrasse that favors shallow rocky reefs and seagrass. Males are colorful in breeding season and the species feeds mostly on small benthic invertebrates, making it a light-tackle, incidental angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Symphodus tinca; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: East Atlantic peacock wrasse.
- [East-Australian Stripey](https://fish-fish.online/fish/microcanthus-joyceae): East-Australian Stripey (Microcanthus joyceae) is a small reef-associated damselfish from eastern Australia. It is usually seen in loose schools around rocky reefs and kelp beds, where it picks at small invertebrates and algae. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Microcanthus joyceae; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Microcanthus joyceae.
- [Eastern Australian Salmon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/arripis-trutta): Eastern Australian Salmon (Arripis trutta) is a fast-swimming coastal predator common along temperate southeastern Australia and Tasmania. Despite the name, it is not a true salmon; it feeds in schools on baitfish and is a popular surf and estuary sportfish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Arripis trutta; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Arripis trutta.
- [Eastern Blacknose Dace](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rhinichthys-atratulus): Eastern Blacknose Dace is a small native North American minnow of clear, cool streams and small rivers. It is common over gravel and sand where it forages on tiny aquatic insects and drift. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rhinichthys atratulus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Rhinichthys atratulus.
- [Eastern Blue Groper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/achoerodus-viridis): The Eastern Blue Groper is a large, slow-growing wrasse endemic to temperate rocky reefs of southeastern Australia. Males are brilliant blue and can change from greenish juveniles/females, and the species is famous for using a powerful beak-like mouth to crush prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Achoerodus viridis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Achoerodus viridis.
- [Eastern Fortescue](https://fish-fish.online/fish/centropogon-australis): Eastern Fortescue (Centropogon australis) is a venomous marine scorpionfish of southern Australian inshore waters. It is a bottom-dweller that lies buried or motionless on sand and mud, where its spines can inflict a very painful sting. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Centropogon australis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Centropogon australis.
- [Eastern Hulafish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/trachinops-taeniatus): Eastern Hulafish (Trachinops taeniatus) is a small Australian marine perchlet of inshore reefs and seagrass beds. It schools in clear coastal water and feeds on tiny drifting crustaceans and planktonic prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Trachinops taeniatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Trachinops taeniatus.
- [Eastern Kelpfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chironemus-marmoratus): Eastern Kelpfish (Chironemus marmoratus) is an eastern Australian reef fish that lives among kelp and weedy rocky reefs. It is a small, cryptic species that picks at tiny invertebrates and is more often encountered by divers than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chironemus marmoratus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chironemus marmoratus.
- [Eastern Mosquitofish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gambusia-holbrooki): Eastern Mosquitofish is a small livebearing minnows in the poeciliid family, native to the southeastern United States and widely introduced elsewhere. It thrives in still, warm, shallow waters and is best known for eating mosquito larvae, not as a sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gambusia holbrooki; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Eastern mosquitofish.
- [Eastern Pomfred](https://fish-fish.online/fish/schuettea-scalaripinnis): Eastern Pomfred (Schuettea scalaripinnis) is a little-known Australian marine fish, most often recorded from reef-associated waters in the southwest Pacific/Indian Ocean region. It is not a major game fish; reliable angling and life-history information is limited, so notes here are conservative. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Schuettea scalaripinnis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Schuettea scalaripinnis.
- [Eastern Red Scorpionfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scorpaena-jacksoniensis): The Eastern Red Scorpionfish is a venomous, camouflaged reef fish from eastern Australia. It sits motionless on rocky and coral-like structure, ambushing small fish and crustaceans with a large upturned mouth. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scorpaena jacksoniensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scorpaena jacksoniensis.
- [Eastern Smooth Boxfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/anoplocapros-inermis): Eastern Smooth Boxfish (Anoplocapros inermis) is a small deep-bodied boxfish from southern Australian waters. It is a benthic, uncommon species on soft or mixed bottoms; angling information is limited, so it is not considered a typical game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Anoplocapros inermis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Anoplocapros inermis.
- [Eastern Triangle Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-baronessa): Eastern Triangle Butterflyfish (Chaetodon baronessa) is a coral-dwelling reef butterflyfish of the Indo-Pacific, not a target sport fish. It is closely tied to branching Acropora corals, where it picks small invertebrates and coral polyps from the reef. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon baronessa; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon baronessa.
- [Eclipse Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-bennetti): Eclipse Butterflyfish (Chaetodon bennetti) is a reef-associated butterflyfish of the Indo-Pacific, usually seen in pairs or small groups. It feeds mostly on coral polyps and small benthic invertebrates and is not a common angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon bennetti; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon bennetti.
- [Eightband Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-octofasciatus): Eightband Butterflyfish (Chaetodon octofasciatus) is a reef-associated butterflyfish from the western Pacific, usually found on shallow coral reefs. It feeds mainly on coral polyps and small benthic invertebrates and is not a typical angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon octofasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon octofasciatus.
- [Elegant Unicornfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/naso-elegans): Elegant Unicornfish (Naso elegans) is a reef-associated surgeonfish of the Indo-West Pacific, recognized by its long hornlike snout and blue lines on the head. It is often seen in pairs or small groups over outer reef slopes and lagoon drop-offs, browsing algae and drifting plankton. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Naso elegans; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Naso elegans.
- [Emerald Shiner](https://fish-fish.online/fish/notropis-atherinoides): Emerald Shiner is a small, silvery North American minnow common in large lakes, reservoirs, and connected rivers. It often forms dense schools near open water and shorelines, and it is an important forage fish for many game species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Notropis atherinoides; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Notropis atherinoides.
- [Emperor Angelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomacanthus-imperator): Emperor Angelfish is a striking Indo-Pacific reef angelfish that changes dramatically from juvenile to adult. Adults patrol coral-rich reefs and lagoons, grazing on sponges, tunicates, and small benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomacanthus imperator; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomacanthus imperator.
- [Estuary Cobbler](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cnidoglanis-macrocephalus): Estuary Cobbler (Cnidoglanis macrocephalus) is a large Australian sea catfish of estuaries, coastal lakes, and lower rivers. It is mostly nocturnal and bottom-oriented, taking crustaceans and small fish with venomous dorsal and pectoral spines. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cnidoglanis macrocephalus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cnidoglanis macrocephalus.
- [European Bitterling](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rhodeus-amarus): The European Bitterling is a small cyprinid native to slow lowland fresh waters across much of Europe and western Asia. It is best known for spawning in live freshwater mussels, where females lay eggs inside the gills. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rhodeus amarus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Rhodeus amarus.
- [European Bullhead](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cottus-gobio): The European bullhead is a small, bottom-dwelling freshwater sculpin of clear, cool streams and rivers across much of Europe. It hides among stones and feeds on aquatic insect larvae and other tiny benthic prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cottus gobio; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cottus gobio.
- [European Carp](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cyprinus-carpio): European Carp is a large freshwater cyprinid widely introduced worldwide and common in slow rivers, lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. It feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates, seeds, detritus, and plant matter, and is a popular angling fish in many regions. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cyprinus carpio; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Common carp.
- [European Chub](https://fish-fish.online/fish/squalius-cephalus): European chub (Squalius cephalus) is a robust cyprinid of slow to moderate rivers, canals, and stillwaters across much of Europe. It is an opportunistic feeder that can be caught on natural baits and small surface lures, especially in warm weather. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Squalius cephalus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Squalius cephalus.
- [European Conger](https://fish-fish.online/fish/conger-conger): European conger (Conger conger) is a large, nocturnal marine eel of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It hides in rocky reefs, wrecks, and burrows by day, then hunts fish and crustaceans at night. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Conger conger; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Conger conger.
- [European Eel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/anguilla-anguilla): European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) is a catadromous eel that grows in fresh, brackish, and coastal waters across Europe and nearby regions, then migrates to the Sargasso Sea to spawn. It is an elusive, mostly nocturnal predator that has declined sharply and is heavily regulated in many places. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Anguilla anguilla; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Anguilla anguilla.
- [European Flounder](https://fish-fish.online/fish/platichthys-flesus): European flounder is a right-eyed flatfish common in estuaries, bays, and shallow coastal waters, with some populations entering brackish and lower freshwater reaches. It lies camouflaged on the bottom and feeds on worms, crustaceans, and small fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Platichthys flesus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Platichthys flesus.
- [European Grayling](https://fish-fish.online/fish/grayling): European Grayling (Thymallus thymallus) is a cold-water salmonid of clear, oxygen-rich rivers and streams, prized for its tall sail-like dorsal fin. It feeds on aquatic and terrestrial insects and can be selective, especially in bright low-water conditions. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thymallus thymallus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Thymallus thymallus.
- [European Minnow](https://fish-fish.online/fish/phoxinus-phoxinus): The European Minnow is a small, schooling cyprinid of cool, clear streams, rivers, lakes, and upland pools across much of Europe. It feeds on tiny invertebrates, algae, and detritus, and is often used as livebait where legal, though it is rarely a targeted game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Phoxinus phoxinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Phoxinus phoxinus.
- [European Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sparisoma-cretense): The European parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense) is a colorful Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic parrotfish that grazes algae on rocky reefs and seagrass edges. It is not a common target for anglers; most are encountered by spearfishers or as incidental bycatch. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sparisoma cretense; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sparisoma cretense.
- [European Perch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/european-perch): A common Eurasian freshwater fish valued by anglers for schooling behavior. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Perca fluviatilis.
- [European Perch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/perca-fluviatilis): European perch (Perca fluviatilis) is a widespread Eurasian freshwater perch prized by anglers for its spiny dorsal fins and bold stripes. It often schools as juveniles, then becomes more solitary and feeds on insects, crustaceans, and small fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Perca fluviatilis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: European perch.
- [European Plaice](https://fish-fish.online/fish/plaice): European plaice is a right-eyed flatfish of the North Atlantic, common on sandy and muddy bottoms from shallow coastal waters to the continental shelf. It is an important commercial species and a good table fish when taken fresh. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pleuronectes platessa; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: European plaice.
- [European Seabass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dicentrarchus-labrax): European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) is a coastal predatory fish found from the NE Atlantic into the Mediterranean and Black Sea. It is highly valued by anglers and markets, and often moves between surf, estuaries, and harbors with tides and baitfish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dicentrarchus labrax; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dicentrarchus labrax.
- [European Sea Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/european-sea-bass): A prized coastal predator in European and Mediterranean waters. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dicentrarchus labrax.
- [Exquisite Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-austriacus): The Exquisite Butterflyfish (Chaetodon austriacus) is a reef-associated butterflyfish of the Red Sea and nearby western Indian Ocean. It is a small, colorful coral-feeder that is not a standard game fish and is best appreciated by divers and aquarists. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon austriacus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon austriacus.
- [Eyeline Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-nigricauda): Eyeline Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigricauda) is a western Pacific and eastern Indian Ocean reef surgeonfish best known from clear lagoon and outer-reef habitats. It grazes primarily on benthic algae and is seldom targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus nigricauda; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus nigricauda.
- [Eyestripe Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-dussumieri): Eyestripe Surgeonfish is a reef-dwelling surgeonfish of the Indo-Pacific, known for its fine yellow eye-stripe and grazing lifestyle. It is not a common sport target, but it can be taken incidentally on light tackle around coral and rubble reefs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus dussumieri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus dussumieri.
- [Eyetail Bowfin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amia-ocellicauda): Eyetail Bowfin is a rare, little-known bowfin described from the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence region and often confused with the Common Bowfin. It is an elongated, air-breathing freshwater fish with an eye-like spot on the tail base. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amia ocellicauda; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amia ocellicauda.
- [Fallfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/semotilus-corporalis): Fallfish (Semotilus corporalis) is a large North American minnow often mistaken for a chub. It’s a schooling river fish that readily takes natural baits and small lures, especially in cool, flowing water. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Semotilus corporalis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Semotilus corporalis.
- [False Kelpfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sebastiscus-marmoratus): False kelpfish (Sebastiscus marmoratus) is a rockfish in the scorpionfish family, not a true kelpfish. It lives on rocky reefs and kelp forests in the northwest Pacific and is often cryptically colored with banding and mottling. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sebastiscus marmoratus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sebastiscus marmoratus.
- [Fanbelly Leatherjacket](https://fish-fish.online/fish/monacanthus-chinensis): Fanbelly Leatherjacket (Monacanthus chinensis) is a small, laterally compressed filefish of tropical Indo-Pacific waters, often found around reefs, rubble, and seagrass. It is not a major gamefish, but it can be caught incidentally with light tackle and small baits. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Monacanthus chinensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Monacanthus chinensis.
- [Fantail Darter](https://fish-fish.online/fish/etheostoma-flabellare): Fantail Darter is a small North American freshwater darter that lives on clean, flowing streams and rivers with gravel, rubble, or cobble bottoms. Males develop a fan-shaped tail and guard eggs under rocks. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Etheostoma flabellare; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Fantail darter.
- [Fathead Minnow](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pimephales-promelas): Fathead Minnow (*Pimephales promelas*) is a small North American minnow now widely introduced and often abundant in ponds, ditches, and slow waters. It tolerates low oxygen, warm water, and poor conditions better than many baitfish, which helps it thrive globally in stocked and disturbed habitats. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pimephales promelas; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pimephales promelas.
- [Finescale Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/balistes-polylepis): The finescale triggerfish (Balistes polylepis) is a coastal reef-associated triggerfish of the eastern Pacific. It is a powerful, armored predator that feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates and is more often encountered by divers than targeted anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Balistes polylepis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Balistes polylepis.
- [Fire Dartfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/nemateleotris-magnifica): Fire Dartfish (Nemateleotris magnifica) is a small Indo-Pacific reef fish known for hovering above rubble and bolt-hole retreats. It is primarily an aquarium species and is not a standard food or game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Nemateleotris magnifica; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Nemateleotris magnifica.
- [Fiveline Cardinalfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cheilodipterus-quinquelineatus): The Fiveline Cardinalfish is a small nocturnal reef fish from the Indo-Pacific, commonly sheltering in caves and coral branches by day and foraging at night. It is not a major angling target and is best treated as a reef-associated species of interest to divers and aquarium observers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus.
- [Five-spotted Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/symphodus-roissali): Five-spotted Wrasse (Symphodus roissali) is a small eastern Atlantic–Mediterranean wrasse that lives in shallow coastal reefs and seagrass. Males can show vivid breeding colors and spotted patterning; it is generally more of a view species than a target fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Symphodus roissali; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Symphodus roissali.
- [Flagtail Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cephalopholis-urodeta): Flagtail Grouper (Cephalopholis urodeta) is a small reef grouper of the Indo-Pacific, usually found on coral-rich drop-offs and lagoon reefs. It is an ambush predator that feeds mainly on small fishes and crustaceans and is occasionally taken by line anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cephalopholis urodeta; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cephalopholis urodeta.
- [Flagtail Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sufflamen-chrysopterum): Flagtail Triggerfish is a reef-associated triggerfish of the Indo-Pacific that uses rubble slopes and outer reef drop-offs, where it grazes hard-shelled prey. It is not a major game fish; anglers target it only incidentally or for reef fishing interest. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sufflamen chrysopterum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sufflamen chrysopterum.
- [Flathead Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pylodictis-olivaris): Flathead Catfish (Pylodictis olivaris) is a large North American catfish that lives in big rivers, reservoirs, and deep holes with cover. It is a nocturnal ambush predator that mainly eats live fish, making it a prized big-fish target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pylodictis olivaris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pylodictis olivaris.
- [Flathead Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/flathead-catfish): Flathead Catfish are large, nocturnal ambush predators of big rivers, reservoirs, and deep holes in North American freshwater systems. They are prized by anglers for size and table quality, but they readily eat live fish and other sizable prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pylodictis olivaris; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Flathead catfish.
- [Flier](https://fish-fish.online/fish/centrarchus-macropterus): The flier is a small North American sunfish with a very deep body and a dark spot at the rear of the dorsal fin. It is a warmwater, freshwater species common in vegetated ponds, swamps, and slow streams, and is a minor angling fish rather than a major game species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Centrarchus macropterus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Centrarchus macropterus.
- [Floral Maori Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cheilinus-chlorourus): Floral Maori Wrasse (Cheilinus chlorourus) is a large Indo-Pacific reef wrasse often found on lagoon and seaward reefs. It is a bottom-foraging predator of mollusks, crustaceans, and other benthic prey, and its color can change with age and mood. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cheilinus chlorourus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cheilinus chlorourus.
- [Florida Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/micropterus-salmoides): Florida Bass is a largemouth bass subspecies native to peninsular Florida, widely stocked and introduced elsewhere. It is a warmwater ambush predator that favors vegetated, slow-moving freshwater and is prized by anglers for its size potential and aggressive strikes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Micropterus salmoides; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Florida bass.
- [Florida Gar](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepisosteus-platyrhincus): Florida Gar is a native southeastern U.S. gar found mainly in sluggish freshwater rivers, lakes, canals, and swamps. It has a broad snout, heavy armor-like scales, and a row of sharp teeth for ambush feeding on fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepisosteus platyrhincus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lepisosteus platyrhincus.
- [Florida Pompano](https://fish-fish.online/fish/trachinotus-carolinus): Florida pompano is a fast, highly prized coastal game fish found on sandy surf beaches and inlets, especially along the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. It feeds heavily on small crustaceans and baitfish, and is known for strong runs on light tackle. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Trachinotus carolinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Trachinotus carolinus.
- [Flowery Rockcod](https://fish-fish.online/fish/epinephelus-fuscoguttatus): Flowery Rockcod is a large Indo-Pacific grouper that lives on coral and rocky reefs, often along drop-offs and lagoon slopes. It is an ambush predator of fishes and crustaceans and is valued as a table fish, though big reef fish can pose ciguatera risk in some areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Epinephelus fuscoguttatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Epinephelus fuscoguttatus.
- [Flying Gurnard](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dactylopterus-volitans): Flying gurnard is a bottom-dwelling marine fish with huge winglike pectoral fins it spreads to startle predators. It is not a true gurnard and is a poor-table, seldom-targeted species; anglers usually catch it incidentally. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dactylopterus volitans; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dactylopterus volitans.
- [Forceps Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/forcipiger-flavissimus): Forceps Butterflyfish is a bright yellow reef butterflyfish with a long, narrow snout used to pick prey from coral crevices. It lives on coral-rich reef slopes and lagoons across the Indo-Pacific, and is not a common target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Forcipiger flavissimus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Forcipiger flavissimus.
- [Four-eyed Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-capistratus): The Four-eyed Butterflyfish is a small tropical reef fish with a false eye spot near the tail and a dark eye stripe that helps confuse predators. It is common on shallow Caribbean and western Atlantic reefs and feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates and coral-associated prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon capistratus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon capistratus.
- [Fourspot Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-quadrimaculatus): The Fourspot Butterflyfish is a reef-dwelling Indo-Pacific butterflyfish best known for the four dark spots on its body. It usually feeds on coral polyps and small benthic invertebrates, and it is more of an aquarium/reef species than a sporting fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon quadrimaculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon quadrimaculatus.
- [Foxface](https://fish-fish.online/fish/siganus-vulpinus): Foxface is a venomous rabbitfish from tropical Indo-Pacific reefs, prized in aquariums more than by anglers. It grazes on algae in pairs or small groups and uses a bold yellow body with a dark facial mask for warning camouflage. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Siganus vulpinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Siganus vulpinus.
- [Freckled Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/upeneus-tragula): Freckled Goatfish (Upeneus tragula) is a small tropical goatfish of shallow coastal waters, especially sandy bottoms near reefs, lagoons, and estuaries. It forages with chin barbels for worms, crustaceans, and small mollusks. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Upeneus tragula; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Upeneus tragula.
- [Freckled Hawkfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/paracirrhites-forsteri): Freckled Hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) is a reef-dwelling perchlet that perches on coral and rock to ambush small fishes and crustaceans. It is not a common food fish or target angling species, and reliable catch-oriented information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Paracirrhites forsteri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Paracirrhites forsteri.
- [French Angelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomacanthus-paru): French angelfish is a large, reef-dwelling marine angelfish of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. Adults are usually seen in pairs or small groups picking at sponges, tunicates, and algae around coral and rocky reefs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomacanthus paru; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: French angelfish.
- [French Grunt](https://fish-fish.online/fish/haemulon-flavolineatum): French grunt is a small tropical marine grunt common on Caribbean and western Atlantic reefs. It forms schools over sand, seagrass, and coral, and makes a distinctive grunting sound when handled. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Haemulon flavolineatum; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Haemulon flavolineatum.
- [Freshwater Angelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pterophyllum-scalare): Freshwater angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a South American cichlid popular in aquaria, with wild forms from the Amazon, Orinoco, and Essequibo basins. It is a laterally compressed, tall-bodied fish that glides through calm vegetated waters and is rarely a targeted angling species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pterophyllum scalare; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pterophyllum scalare.
- [Freshwater Drum](https://fish-fish.online/fish/aplodinotus-grunniens): Freshwater Drum (Aplodinotus grunniens) is a large North American sciaenid found in rivers, reservoirs, and big lakes. It is named for the croaking or drumming sound it makes and is one of the most widespread freshwater gamefish in the Mississippi, Great Lakes, and Ohio drainages. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Aplodinotus grunniens; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Freshwater drum.
- [Gafftopsail Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bagre-marinus): Gafftopsail Catfish (Bagre marinus) is a saltwater/brackish ariid catfish of bays, estuaries, and coastal shallows. It has venomous fin spines and is a strong, common bait-stealer that bites best on fresh cut bait. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Bagre marinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Bagre marinus.
- [Galápagos Gregory](https://fish-fish.online/fish/stegastes-arcifrons): The Galápagos Gregory is a small damselfish endemic to the tropical eastern Pacific, especially around the Galápagos and nearby islands. It is territorial and usually seen in shallow reef zones where it grazes and defends a small patch of habitat. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Stegastes arcifrons; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Stegastes arcifrons.
- [Garibaldi](https://fish-fish.online/fish/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. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hypsypops rubicundus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hypsypops rubicundus.
- [Giant Damselfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/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. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Microspathodon dorsalis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Microspathodon dorsalis.
- [Giant Frogfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/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. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Antennarius commerson; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Antennarius commerson.
- [Giant Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/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. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gobius cobitis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gobius cobitis.
- [Giant Hawkfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/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. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cirrhitus rivulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cirrhitus rivulatus.
- [Giant Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/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. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnothorax javanicus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnothorax javanicus.
- [Giant Mudskipper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/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. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Periophthalmodon schlosseri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Periophthalmodon schlosseri.
- [Giant Snakehead](https://fish-fish.online/fish/giant-snakehead): 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. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Channa micropeltes; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Channa micropeltes.
- [Giant Trevally](https://fish-fish.online/fish/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. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Caranx ignobilis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Caranx ignobilis.
- [Giant Trevally](https://fish-fish.online/fish/trevally): 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. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Caranx ignobilis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Giant trevally.
- [Gilthead Seabream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gilthead-seabream): A Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic seabream often found around inshore structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sparus aurata.
- [Gilthead Seabream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/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. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sparus aurata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sparus aurata.
- [Girdled Scalyfin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parma-unifasciata): The Girdled Scalyfin (Parma unifasciata) is a small Australian reef damselfish noted for its bold banding and algae-grazing habits. It is not a common angling target; most encounters are by divers around shallow temperate reefs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parma unifasciata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parma unifasciata.
- [Globefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/diodon-nicthemerus): Globefish (Diodon nicthemerus) is a poorly documented porcupinefish species with global occurrence records but limited species-specific biological and angling information. Like other Diodon, it is a spiny, inflatable marine fish that likely lives near reefs and feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Diodon nicthemerus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Slender-spined porcupine fish.
- [Gold Blotch Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/epinephelus-costae): Gold Blotch Grouper (Epinephelus costae) is a large reef-associated grouper of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It favors rocky reefs and coastal drop-offs, and is mostly a solitary ambush predator feeding on fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Epinephelus costae; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Epinephelus costae.
- [Golden Damselfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amblyglyphidodon-aureus): Golden Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon aureus) is a small Indo-Pacific reef fish with a bright yellow body that often hovers among branching corals and rubble. It is more of an aquarium/reef-viewing species than a target fish, and angling information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amblyglyphidodon aureus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amblyglyphidodon aureus.
- [Golden Dorado](https://fish-fish.online/fish/golden-dorado): Golden dorado is a large, toothy South American characiform prized as a hard-fighting predator in warm river systems. It hunts aggressively in current and often ambushes prey around structure, drop-offs, and riffles. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Salminus brasiliensis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Salminus brasiliensis.
- [Golden Perch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/golden-perch): Golden perch (Macquaria ambigua) is a widespread Australian freshwater native prized by anglers and common in inland rivers and impoundments. It moves with flows, forms schools, and feeds heavily on aquatic insects, shrimp, yabbies, and small fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Macquaria ambigua; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Golden perch.
- [Golden Rabbitfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/siganus-guttatus): Golden rabbitfish (Siganus guttatus) is a tropical Indo-Pacific herbivore often found on shallow reefs, lagoons, and seagrass edges. It is edible and can be taken by anglers, but handling care matters because the dorsal, anal, and pelvic spines are venomous. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Siganus guttatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Siganus guttatus.
- [Golden Redhorse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/moxostoma-erythrurum): The Golden Redhorse is a large North American sucker with a bronze-gold body and red tail and fins. It lives in clear to moderately turbid rivers and larger streams, where it uses a downturned mouth to feed on bottom invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Moxostoma erythrurum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Moxostoma erythrurum.
- [Golden Shiner](https://fish-fish.online/fish/notemigonus-crysoleucas): Golden Shiner is a small, deep-bodied North American minnow commonly used as live bait. It favors warm, quiet waters and often moves in tight schools near vegetation and cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Notemigonus crysoleucas; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Golden shiner.
- [Goldentail Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnothorax-miliaris): Goldentail Moray is a tropical Atlantic reef eel with a yellow to brown body and a bright yellow tail. It hides in holes and crevices by day and hunts at night, feeding mainly on small fishes and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnothorax miliaris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnothorax miliaris.
- [Golden Topminnow](https://fish-fish.online/fish/fundulus-chrysotus): Golden Topminnow (Fundulus chrysotus) is a small North American killifish of shallow vegetated waters in the Southeast, where it often schools near the surface. It is not a common sport fish; most anglers encounter it incidentally while minnowing for larger species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Fundulus chrysotus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Fundulus chrysotus.
- [Golden Trevally](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gnathanodon-speciosus): Golden trevally is a coastal jack found on reefs, lagoons, sand flats, and around piers across the Indo-Pacific. Juveniles often school under jellyfish or float with drifting debris; adults hunt crustaceans and small fish over open structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gnathanodon speciosus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gnathanodon speciosus.
- [Goldfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/carassius-auratus): Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a domesticated freshwater carp that also occurs as feral populations worldwide, often from aquarium releases. In the wild it thrives in calm, warm, weedy waters and can become invasive, competing with native fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Carassius auratus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Goldfish.
- [Goldring Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ctenochaetus-strigosus): Goldring Surgeonfish is a Hawaiian reef surgeonfish that grazes film algae and detritus from hard substrate using fine comb-like teeth. It is a common aquarium fish but is not a typical angling target; most encounters are on shallow coral and rocky reefs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ctenochaetus strigosus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ctenochaetus strigosus.
- [Goldsaddle Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parupeneus-cyclostomus): Goldsaddle Goatfish is a reef-associated goatfish of the Indo-Pacific, recognized by a bright yellow saddle on the back and yellow-to-golden coloration. It forages over sand and rubble near coral reefs, using chin barbels to probe for benthic prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parupeneus cyclostomus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parupeneus cyclostomus.
- [Goldspot Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gnatholepis-thompsoni): Goldspot Goby (Gnatholepis thompsoni) is a small reef-associated goby of tropical Indo-Pacific waters. It lives close to sand and rubble around coral reefs, where it picks tiny prey from the bottom and water column. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gnatholepis thompsoni; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gnatholepis thompsoni.
- [Goldspotted Rockcod](https://fish-fish.online/fish/epinephelus-coioides): Goldspotted Rockcod (Epinephelus coioides) is a reef-associated grouper found in tropical and subtropical Indo-West Pacific waters, often entering estuaries and mangroves. It is an ambush predator with a broad diet, and larger fish can pose ciguatera risk in some regions. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Epinephelus coioides; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Epinephelus coioides.
- [Goldspotted Sweetlips](https://fish-fish.online/fish/plectorhinchus-flavomaculatus): Goldspotted Sweetlips is a tropical Indo-Pacific sweetlips known for its yellow-gold spots on a dark body and thick fleshy lips. It is a reef-associated fish that feeds mostly on invertebrates; it is not a common sport target and is usually taken incidentally. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Plectorhinchus flavomaculatus.
- [Goldstripe Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-aureofasciatus): Goldstripe Butterflyfish (Chaetodon aureofasciatus) is a reef-associated butterflyfish from the tropical Indo-Pacific. It is a small, mostly coral-feeding species that usually lives in pairs or small groups around shallow coral reefs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon aureofasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon aureofasciatus.
- [Grass Carp](https://fish-fish.online/fish/grass-carp): A large herbivorous freshwater fish often stocked for aquatic vegetation control. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ctenopharyngodon idella.
- [Grass Carp](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ctenopharyngodon-idella): Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) is a large, fast-growing herbivorous cyprinid widely stocked and introduced outside its native East Asian range. It lives in warm lowland waters and is valued for weed control, though many populations are managed or prohibited as an invasive species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ctenopharyngodon idella; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ctenopharyngodon idella.
- [Graysby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cephalopholis-cruentata): The graysby is a small western Atlantic grouper found on reefs and rocky bottom from Florida and the Bahamas through the Caribbean to Brazil. It is a ambush predator that stays close to cover and is most active at dawn, dusk, and at night. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cephalopholis cruentata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cephalopholis cruentata.
- [Gray Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-griseus): Gray snapper (Lutjanus griseus) is a coastal reef and mangrove snapper found in the western Atlantic, from North Carolina and Bermuda through the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and Brazil. It is a wary, hard-fighting predator that feeds mostly at dawn, dusk, and night. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus griseus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Mangrove snapper.
- [Great Barracuda](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sphyraena-barracuda): Great barracuda is a large, fast coastal predator found in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide. It patrols reefs, drop-offs, channels, and mangrove edges, ambushing fish with explosive strikes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sphyraena barracuda; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Great barracuda.
- [Great Blue-spotted Mudskipper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/boleophthalmus-pectinirostris): Great Blue-spotted Mudskipper (Boleophthalmus pectinirostris) is a mudskipper of tropical Indo-West Pacific tidal flats and mangrove edges. It spends much of its time out of water on exposed mud, where it feeds and defends burrows. Angling value is limited and it is not a common target species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Boleophthalmus pectinirostris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Boleophthalmus pectinirostris.
- [Greater Amberjack](https://fish-fish.online/fish/greater-amberjack): Greater amberjack is a powerful, fast-growing jack found around offshore structure in warm and temperate seas worldwide. It is a hard-fighting game fish that often hunts midwater baitfish and squid near reefs, wrecks, and drop-offs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Seriola dumerili; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Greater amberjack.
- [Greater Amberjack](https://fish-fish.online/fish/seriola-dumerili): Greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) is a fast, powerful pelagic jack found around reefs, wrecks, and offshore structure in warm and temperate seas. It feeds aggressively on fish and squid, and is prized by anglers for hard, sustained runs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Seriola dumerili; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Seriola dumerili.
- [Greater Weever](https://fish-fish.online/fish/trachinus-draco): The greater weever is a venomous coastal fish of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, often buried in sand with only eyes and dorsal spines exposed. It is not a major angling target, but can be caught accidentally by shore anglers and is best handled with extreme care. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Trachinus draco; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Trachinus draco.
- [Green Damselfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amblyglyphidodon-indicus): Green Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon indicus) is a small Indo-Pacific reef fish that lives in dense coral growth and is usually seen in loose groups. It is not a major angling target; most encounters are by snorkelers or divers rather than rod-and-reel anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amblyglyphidodon indicus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amblyglyphidodon indicus.
- [Green Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnothorax-funebris): Green Moray (`Gymnothorax funebris`) is a large Atlantic moray eel found on reefs and rocky bottoms. Despite its name it is usually dark olive-brown to greenish and spends much of the day tucked in crevices, hunting at night. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnothorax funebris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnothorax funebris.
- [Greenside Darter](https://fish-fish.online/fish/etheostoma-blennioides): Greenside Darter is a small North American freshwater perchlet that lives on clean, cool streams with moderate current and rocky bottoms. It forages along the streambed for aquatic insect larvae and other tiny invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Etheostoma blennioides; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Etheostoma blennioides.
- [Green Sunfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepomis-cyanellus): Green Sunfish are hardy, aggressive sunfish native to much of eastern and central North America and widely introduced elsewhere. They favor warm, quiet water and readily take small prey and many baits, often around cover in ponds, creeks, and backwaters. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepomis cyanellus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Green sunfish.
- [Green Swordtail](https://fish-fish.online/fish/xiphophorus-hellerii): Green swordtail is a livebearing poeciliid native to streams and rivers of Mexico and Central America, now widely introduced in warm waters worldwide. Males are famous for the elongated lower tail-fin ray (“sword”); females are larger and lack the sword. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Xiphophorus hellerii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Xiphophorus hellerii.
- [Grey Angelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomacanthus-arcuatus): Grey Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus) is a large reef angelfish of the tropical western Atlantic and Caribbean. Juveniles live among reefs and mangroves; adults patrol deep reef slopes and drop-offs, grazing sponges and tunicates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomacanthus arcuatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomacanthus arcuatus.
- [Grey Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/balistes-capriscus): Grey Triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) is a robust reef-associated marine fish found on rocky bottoms, reefs, and wrecks across warm temperate and tropical waters. It feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates and small benthic prey, using strong jaws and teeth to crush shellfish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Balistes capriscus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Balistes capriscus.
- [Grey Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/symphodus-cinereus): Grey Wrasse (Symphodus cinereus) is a small European wrasse of shallow coastal waters, especially seagrass beds, rocky reefs, and sheltered bays. Males can become more colorful in breeding season, but the species is usually drab grey-brown and is often overlooked by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Symphodus cinereus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Symphodus cinereus.
- [Guadalupe Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/micropterus-treculii): Guadalupe Bass is a Texas endemic black bass found mainly in clear, spring-fed Hill Country streams. It prefers rocky runs and pools and is known for aggressive strikes on small moving prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Micropterus treculii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Micropterus treculii.
- [Guineafowl Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/arothron-meleagris): Guineafowl Puffer (Arothron meleagris) is a large Indo-Pacific puffer with striking white spots or a nearly all-black form. It is a reef-associated fish that can inflate defensively and is not a common target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Arothron meleagris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Arothron meleagris.
- [Gulf Killifish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/fundulus-grandis): The Gulf Killifish is a hardy estuarine forage fish common in Gulf Coast marshes and lagoons. It tolerates wide salinity swings and is an important live bait species, especially around grass edges and tidal creeks. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Fundulus grandis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Fundulus grandis.
- [Gulf Kingcroaker](https://fish-fish.online/fish/menticirrhus-littoralis): Gulf kingcroaker (Menticirrhus littoralis) is a small sciaenid of sandy Gulf and western Atlantic shallows. It feeds on benthic invertebrates and is often taken incidentally by surf anglers; it is more of a table-fish bycatch than a major game species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Menticirrhus littoralis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Menticirrhus littoralis.
- [Gulf Toadfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/opsanus-beta): Gulf toadfish is a stocky, bottom-dwelling toadfish of the Gulf of Mexico and adjacent western Atlantic. It is famous for a loud croak, large flattened head, and venomous dorsal spines; it is usually a bycatch rather than a target species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Opsanus beta; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Opsanus beta.
- [Gunther's Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pseudolabrus-guentheri): Gunther's Wrasse (Pseudolabrus guentheri) is a temperate wrasse of southern Australia and nearby waters, living over rocky reefs and kelp. It is not a common angling target, but may take small baits or lures around structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pseudolabrus guentheri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pseudolabrus guentheri.
- [Guppy](https://fish-fish.online/fish/poecilia-reticulata): Guppies are small livebearing poeciliid fish native to northeastern South America but now established worldwide in warm waters. They are highly adaptable, prolific breeders, and are far more often kept as aquarium fish than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Poecilia reticulata; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Guppy.
- [Haddock](https://fish-fish.online/fish/haddock): Haddock is a North Atlantic cod relative prized for its mild white flesh and distinctive black lateral line. It lives over cold continental shelf bottoms and often forms schools near rough ground where it feeds on small benthic invertebrates and fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Melanogrammus aeglefinus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Haddock.
- [Hairy Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/labrisomus-nuchipinnis): Hairy Blenny (Labrisomus nuchipinnis) is a small, bottom-dwelling blenny of shallow tropical western Atlantic reefs and rocky shores. It often sits motionless on algae or rubble, relying on camouflage and a large, alert head with cirri. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Labrisomus nuchipinnis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Labrisomus nuchipinnis.
- [Halfbanded Seaperch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hypoplectrodes-maccullochi): Halfbanded Seaperch (Hypoplectrodes maccullochi) is a small seabass-like reef fish known from sparse museum and occurrence records. Reliable life-history and angling information is limited, so habitat and behavior are best treated cautiously. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hypoplectrodes maccullochi; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hypoplectrodes maccullochi.
- [Hardhead Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ariopsis-felis): Hardhead Catfish (Ariopsis felis) is a hardy coastal catfish common in estuaries, bays, and nearshore Gulf and Atlantic waters. It’s an opportunistic bottom feeder and a frequent bycatch, known more for nuisance catches than sport value. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ariopsis felis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ariopsis felis.
- [Harlequin Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/serranus-tigrinus): Harlequin Bass (*Serranus tigrinus*) is a small Caribbean serranid with a dark body marked by bright orange-yellow spots and a contrasting head pattern. It inhabits shallow coral and rocky reefs, where it sits low in crevices and darts out to ambush tiny prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Serranus tigrinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Serranus tigrinus.
- [Harlequin Sweetlips](https://fish-fish.online/fish/plectorhinchus-chaetodonoides): Harlequin Sweetlips is a coral-reef grunter with a bold spotted pattern as an adult and a very different striped juvenile stage. It is mainly nocturnal, often resting by day and foraging over reefs and drop-offs at night. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides.
- [Hawaiian Dascyllus](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dascyllus-albisella): The Hawaiian Dascyllus is a small Indo-Pacific damselfish endemic to Hawaiʻi, often living in tight schools around coral heads and rocky reefs. It is mostly a planktivore and territorial around its shelter, with juveniles and adults readily forming dense groups. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dascyllus albisella; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dascyllus albisella.
- [Hawaiian Sergeant Major](https://fish-fish.online/fish/abudefduf-abdominalis): The Hawaiian Sergeant Major is a robust Hawaiian damselfish found mainly in shallow reef and surge-zone habitats. It is common around the main Hawaiian Islands and is known for bold, territorial behavior and close association with rocky reefs and tide pools. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Abudefduf abdominalis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Abudefduf abdominalis.
- [Hawaiian Spotted Toby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/canthigaster-jactator): The Hawaiian Spotted Toby is a small Hawaiian pufferfish endemic to the central and western Pacific around the Hawaiian Islands. It inhabits shallow reef and lagoon habitats and is best known for its spotted pattern and ability to inflate when threatened. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Canthigaster jactator; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Canthigaster jactator.
- [Herring Cale](https://fish-fish.online/fish/olisthops-cyanomelas): Herring Cale (Olisthops cyanomelas) is a small marine fish of Australian temperate waters, often schooling near coastal reefs and kelp. It is not a common angling target, and published species-specific fishing information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Olisthops cyanomelas; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Olisthops cyanomelas.
- [High Cockscomb](https://fish-fish.online/fish/anoplarchus-purpurescens): High cockscomb (Anoplarchus purpurescens) is a small nearshore marine sculpin-like fish from the North Pacific, best known from kelp and rocky coastal habitats. It is not a common angling target; published life-history and fishing information are limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Anoplarchus purpurescens; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Anoplarchus purpurescens.
- [Highfin Chub](https://fish-fish.online/fish/kyphosus-cinerascens): Highfin Chub (Kyphosus cinerascens) is a tropical marine kyphosid that grazes on algae and drift plant matter along shallow reefs and surge zones. It is more of a coastal forager than a true game fish, and it is seldom targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Kyphosus cinerascens; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Kyphosus cinerascens.
- [Highhat](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pareques-acuminatus): Highhat (Pareques acuminatus) is a small Atlantic drum that lives close to structure and uses its long first dorsal spine as a display feature. It is not a major sport fish, but it can be caught incidentally around reefs, wrecks, and pilings. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pareques acuminatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pareques acuminatus.
- [Hoese's Sandgoby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/istigobius-hoesei): Hoese's Sandgoby (Istigobius hoesei) is a small tropical sand-dwelling goby known from occurrence records rather than extensive angling literature. It is associated with shallow coastal sandy habitats and is not generally considered a target game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Istigobius hoesei; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Istigobius hoesei.
- [Hogfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lachnolaimus-maximus): Hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus) is a Caribbean and western Atlantic wrasse prized for its white flesh and spear-like snout. It lives over reefs and hard bottom, especially where sponges and crustaceans are abundant. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lachnolaimus maximus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lachnolaimus maximus.
- [Honeycomb Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/epinephelus-merra): Honeycomb Grouper (Epinephelus merra) is a small coral-reef grouper of the Indo-Pacific, usually on shallow reef flats and lagoon margins. It sits tight to cover and ambushes small fishes and crustaceans; it is much more often encountered by small-boat or shore anglers than targeted as a major gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Epinephelus merra; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Epinephelus merra.
- [Horned Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parablennius-intermedius): Horned Blenny is a small intertidal blenny of rocky shores, named for the paired horn-like head appendages seen in breeding males. It is a secretive algae- and detritus-grazer that shelters in crevices and tide pools. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parablennius intermedius; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parablennius intermedius.
- [Horned Bream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/diplodus-cervinus): Horned Bream (Diplodus cervinus) is a coastal sparid bream of rocky reefs and shallow hard-bottom habitat in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, with records also from adjacent subtropical waters. It is not a common sport target everywhere, but it can be taken by anglers fishing natural bait over rough ground. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Diplodus cervinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Diplodus cervinus.
- [Hornyhead Chub](https://fish-fish.online/fish/nocomis-biguttatus): Hornyhead Chub (*Nocomis biguttatus*) is a stout minnow of clear, cool streams in central North America, best known for the male’s head tubercles and nest-building with pebbles. It is not a major game fish, but it’s a useful bait species and often found over gravel runs and riffles. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Nocomis biguttatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Nocomis biguttatus.
- [Horse-eye Jack](https://fish-fish.online/fish/caranx-latus): Horse-eye Jack (Caranx latus) is a strong, fast jack found in warm coastal waters of the western Atlantic, commonly around reefs, wrecks, bays, and offshore structure. It is an aggressive predator and hard-fighting angler's species, but not a prime table fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Caranx latus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Caranx latus.
- [Horseshoe Leatherjacket](https://fish-fish.online/fish/meuschenia-hippocrepis): Horseshoe Leatherjacket (Meuschenia hippocrepis) is a temperate marine filefish found around southern Australia, not a freshwater species. It is recognized by its horsehoe-shaped dark mark and rough, leathery skin, and is most often associated with reefs and seaweed beds. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Meuschenia hippocrepis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Meuschenia hippocrepis.
- [Houndfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tylosurus-crocodilus): Houndfish (Tylosurus crocodilus) is a slender needlefish of tropical and subtropical seas, often seen near the surface in coastal waters. It is a fast, toothy predator and an occasional light-tackle catch rather than a major target species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Tylosurus crocodilus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Tylosurus crocodilus.
- [Humbug Dascyllus](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dascyllus-aruanus): Humbug Dascyllus is a small Indo-Pacific damselfish that lives tightly around coral heads and branching corals. It is bold, territorial, and often occurs in small groups that defend a home coral against intruders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dascyllus aruanus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dascyllus aruanus.
- [Humpback Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chromileptes-altivelis): Humpback Grouper (Chromileptes altivelis) is a reef-associated serranid with a very tall, arched back and striking black-and-white spotting. It is a slow-growing coral-reef predator that hides in holes and ledges and is valued more in aquaria than as a target species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chromileptes altivelis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chromileptes altivelis.
- [Humpback Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-gibbus): Humpback Snapper (Lutjanus gibbus) is a reef-associated snapper of the tropical Indo-Pacific, often found in schools over coral and rocky bottoms. It is a nocturnal predator that feeds on small fishes and crustaceans and is occasionally taken by reef anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus gibbus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus gibbus.
- [Humphead Bannerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/heniochus-varius): Humphead Bannerfish (Heniochus varius) is a reef-associated butterflyfish of the Indo-Pacific, often seen singly or in pairs around steep outer reef slopes and drop-offs. It is generally not a targeted gamefish and is better known to divers than anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Heniochus varius; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Heniochus varius.
- [Humpnose Bigeye Bream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/monotaxis-grandoculis): Humpnose Bigeye Bream (Monotaxis grandoculis) is a reef-associated marine fish of the Indo-Pacific, often over coral and rubble near lagoons and outer reef slopes. It is caught incidentally by coastal anglers and is not usually a primary sport target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Monotaxis grandoculis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Monotaxis grandoculis.
- [Ide](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ide): Ide (Leuciscus idus) is a large Eurasian cyprinid found in rivers, lakes, and connected floodplains. It schools when young, becomes more solitary with size, and is especially known in ornamental form as the golden or orfe. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Leuciscus idus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Ide (fish).
- [Immaculate Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mecaenichthys-immaculatus): Immaculate Damsel (Mecaenichthys immaculatus) is a small, reef-associated damselfish from the southwestern Pacific. It is not a standard game fish and is usually encountered by divers or collected incidentally rather than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Mecaenichthys immaculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Mecaenichthys immaculatus.
- [Incognito Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gobius-incognitus): Incognito Goby (Gobius incognitus) is a little-known goby with sparse species-specific information in the literature. Like other Gobius, it is a small benthic fish associated with coastal bottoms rather than a targeted gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gobius incognitus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gobius incognitus.
- [Indian Bullethead Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chlorurus-sordidus): Indian Bullethead Parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) is a reef-dwelling parrotfish of tropical Indo-Pacific waters, common on coral and rubble habitats where it grazes algae and scrapes turf from hard substrate. It has a robust beak-like mouth and often changes sex from female to terminal male. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chlorurus sordidus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chlorurus sordidus.
- [Indian Lionfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pterois-miles): Indian lionfish (Pterois miles) is a venomous reef-associated predator native to the western Indian Ocean and invasive in parts of the Mediterranean. It lurks by day and ambushes small fishes and crustaceans at dusk and night. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pterois miles; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pterois miles.
- [Indian Ocean Humbug](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dascyllus-abudafur): The Indian Ocean humbug is a small reef damselfish found around coral and rocky reefs in the western Indian Ocean. It lives close to shelter in small groups and is best known as a hardy, territorial reef fish rather than a true angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dascyllus abudafur; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dascyllus abudafur.
- [Indian Redfin Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-trifasciatus): A reef-associated butterflyfish of the Indo-Pacific, the Indian Redfin Butterflyfish is strongly tied to live coral and is often seen in pairs or small groups. It is not a common angling target and is best appreciated by divers and snorkelers rather than anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon trifasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon trifasciatus.
- [Indian Sailfin Tang](https://fish-fish.online/fish/zebrasoma-desjardinii): Indian Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma desjardinii) is a reef-associated surgeonfish from the western Indian Ocean and Red Sea, prized in the marine aquarium trade more than as a food fish. It is an algae grazer that uses its sail-like dorsal and anal fins for display and maneuvering. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Zebrasoma desjardinii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Zebrasoma desjardinii.
- [Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major](https://fish-fish.online/fish/abudefduf-vaigiensis): Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major is a bold, reef-associated damselfish common on shallow tropical coasts and around harbors, jetties, and coral heads. It feeds opportunistically on plankton, algae, and small benthic invertebrates and is often curious around divers and anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Abudefduf vaigiensis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Indo-Pacific sergeant.
- [Indo-Pacific Yellowtail Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/neoglyphidodon-nigroris): Indo-Pacific Yellowtail Damsel (Neoglyphidodon nigroris) is a reef-dwelling damselfish from shallow coral habitats across the Indo-Pacific. Juveniles are bright yellow; adults become darker with a contrasting yellow tail. It is not a common target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Neoglyphidodon nigroris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Neoglyphidodon nigroris.
- [Inland Silverside](https://fish-fish.online/fish/menidia-beryllina): Inland Silverside is a small, slender schooling fish common in quiet inshore waters and many freshwater systems. It feeds on plankton and tiny invertebrates, and is an important forage species for larger fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Menidia beryllina; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Menidia beryllina.
- [Inshore Lizardfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/synodus-foetens): Inshore Lizardfish (Synodus foetens) is a slender ambush predator common in shallow coastal waters. It lies buried or motionless on sandy bottoms and strikes small fish and shrimp with speed. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Synodus foetens; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Synodus foetens.
- [Iowa Darter](https://fish-fish.online/fish/etheostoma-exile): The Iowa darter is a small, slender North American stream and lake fish in the perch family, often found over sand or fine gravel with aquatic vegetation. It’s colorful in breeding season and usually goes unnoticed because of its tiny size and benthic habits. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Etheostoma exile; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Etheostoma exile.
- [Island Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mycteroperca-fusca): Island Grouper (Mycteroperca fusca) is a western Atlantic serranid found around rocky reefs, ledges, and coastal drop-offs, especially in the tropical eastern Atlantic islands. It is a reef-associated ambush predator and is not a major recreational target in most places. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Mycteroperca fusca; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Mycteroperca fusca.
- [Jaguar Guapote](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parachromis-managuensis): Jaguar Guapote is a large Central American cichlid with a bold jaguar-like pattern and a strong predatory streak. Native to freshwater systems, it is now widely established in some warm waters outside its native range. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parachromis managuensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parachromis managuensis.
- [Japanese Seabass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/japanese-seabass): Japanese seabass (Lateolabrax japonicus) is an anadromous coastal predator found in estuaries, bays, surf zones, and river mouths. It feeds on small fish and shrimp and is a popular game fish in East Asia. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lateolabrax japonicus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Japanese sea bass.
- [Javaen Barb](https://fish-fish.online/fish/systomus-rubripinnis): Javaen Barb (Systomus rubripinnis) is a Southeast Asian cyprinid commonly found in slow to moderate tropical freshwater streams and rivers. It is a schooling, bottom-leaning omnivore that feeds on छोटे invertebrates, algae, and detritus. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Systomus rubripinnis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Systomus rubripinnis.
- [Java Rabbitfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/siganus-javus): Java Rabbitfish (Siganus javus) is a venomous reef-associated rabbitfish of the Indo-West Pacific, often seen grazing in small groups over seagrass, mangroves, and sheltered coral or rocky reefs. It is an occasional food fish where legal, but spines require care. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Siganus javus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Siganus javus.
- [Jewel Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/stegastes-lacrymatus): Jewel Damsel, Stegastes lacrymatus, is a reef-dwelling damselfish of the Indo-Pacific, typically found on shallow coral or rocky reefs. It is territorial, often seen hovering close to shelter and feeding on benthic algae and tiny invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Stegastes lacrymatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Stegastes lacrymatus.
- [Jewelled Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/salarias-fasciatus): The Jewelled Blenny (Salarias fasciatus) is a small reef-dwelling combtooth blenny found on shallow tropical coral and rocky reefs across the Indo-Pacific. It grazes on algae and detritus, often perching on rocks and coral heads in surge-swept areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Salarias fasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Salarias fasciatus.
- [Jewel Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/muraena-lentiginosa): Jewel Moray (Muraena lentiginosa) is a colorful Pacific moray eel with a spotted, often jewel-like pattern. It is a reef-dwelling ambush predator that hides by day and hunts at night; it is rarely targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Muraena lentiginosa; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Muraena lentiginosa.
- [Johnny Darter](https://fish-fish.online/fish/etheostoma-nigrum): Johnny Darter (Etheostoma nigrum) is a small North American freshwater darter found in clear streams, rivers, lakeshores, and sometimes quiet pools over sand, gravel, or rubble. It feeds on tiny aquatic insects and other benthic invertebrates and is generally not targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Etheostoma nigrum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Etheostoma nigrum.
- [Jointed Razorfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/aeoliscus-strigatus): Jointed Razorfish (Aeoliscus strigatus) is a slender Indo-Pacific coralfish that swims head-down in tight schools, using reef structure for cover. It is usually seen over sheltered coral and seagrass habitats and is not a common angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Aeoliscus strigatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Aeoliscus strigatus.
- [Kelp Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/paralabrax-clathratus): Kelp bass is a West Coast nearshore wreck-and-reef perch-like bass common around kelp forests and rocky structure. It is a popular light-tackle gamefish, especially from Southern California to Baja California, and often ambushes prey in cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Paralabrax clathratus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Paralabrax clathratus.
- [Kelp Greenling](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hexagrammos-decagrammus): Kelp Greenling (Hexagrammos decagrammus) is a colorful nearshore reef fish of the North Pacific, common around kelp beds and rocky bottoms. Males are especially ornate, and the species is a popular shore and boat catch where it occurs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hexagrammos decagrammus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hexagrammos decagrammus.
- [Kelp Pipefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/syngnathus-californiensis): Kelp pipefish is a slender syngnathid of the eastern North Pacific, usually found clinging to kelp and eelgrass with its tail. It is a small, cryptic fish and is not a regular sport target; most encounters are by habitat snagging or close observation. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Syngnathus californiensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Syngnathus californiensis.
- [King Angelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/holacanthus-passer): King Angelfish (Holacanthus passer) is a large eastern Pacific marine angelfish found on rocky reefs and coral-rich structure from Baja California to northern Peru, including many offshore islands. It is mostly a coral/reef fish rather than a target game species and is valued more by divers and aquarists than anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Holacanthus passer; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Holacanthus passer.
- [King Mackerel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/king-mackerel): King mackerel is a fast-moving coastal pelagic predator of the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. It hunts baitfish in schools and is a popular sportfish, but large fish can carry high mercury and ciguatera risk in some areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scomberomorus cavalla; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: King mackerel.
- [Klunzinger's Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thalassoma-rueppellii): Klunzinger's Wrasse (Thalassoma rueppellii) is a small reef-associated Indo-Pacific wrasse found around coral and rocky reefs. It is active by day, feeding on small benthic invertebrates, and is usually more of an observer species than a targeted gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thalassoma rueppellii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Thalassoma rueppellii.
- [Laced Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnothorax-favagineus): The laced moray (Gymnothorax favagineus) is a large Indo-Pacific reef moray with a striking honeycomb pattern. It hides in coral heads and crevices by day and hunts at night for fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnothorax favagineus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnothorax favagineus.
- [Ladyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/elops-saurus): Ladyfish (Elops saurus) is a fast, silvery coastal fish often called skipjack or tenpounder. It is not a prime food fish, but it’s a hard-fighting game species known for spectacular jumps and light-tackle runs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Elops saurus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Elops saurus.
- [Lagoon Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rhinecanthus-aculeatus): Lagoon Triggerfish is a reef-associated triggerfish of shallow tropical Indo-Pacific lagoons and outer reef flats, often seen over sand and rubble. It is bold, territorial, and uses strong teeth to crush hard-shelled prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rhinecanthus aculeatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Rhinecanthus aculeatus.
- [Lake Trout](https://fish-fish.online/fish/salvelinus-namaycush): Lake trout are a large, cold-water char native to deep northern lakes, where they often suspend offshore or hold near steep drop-offs. They can grow very large and are prized for firm, rich flesh, but many populations are slow-growing and vulnerable to overharvest. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Salvelinus namaycush; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Salvelinus namaycush.
- [Lake Trout](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lake-trout): Lake trout are a deep-water char native to cold northern lakes across North America. They spend much of the year offshore or in the deepest basins, feeding on ciscoes, smelt, whitefish, and other fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Salvelinus namaycush; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Lake trout.
- [Lane Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-synagris): Lane snapper is a small Atlantic reef snapper commonly taken from Florida and the Caribbean to Brazil. It lives near reefs, rubble, and sandy bottoms and is valued as a table fish, though larger fish can carry ciguatera in some areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus synagris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus synagris.
- [Largehead Hairtail](https://fish-fish.online/fish/trichiurus-lepturus): Largehead Hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus) is a long, ribbon-like predatory fish found in coastal waters worldwide. It hunts at dusk and night over soft bottoms and around shelf edges, and is more often a bycatch or light-tackle target than a major game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Trichiurus lepturus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Trichiurus lepturus.
- [Largemouth Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/largemouth-bass): A highly recognizable North American freshwater predator with a large mouth and green flank pattern. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03. Sources: Wikimedia Commons: Largemouth Bass Wikimedia Commons image source.
- [Largescale Stoneroller](https://fish-fish.online/fish/campostoma-oligolepis): Largescale Stoneroller is a small North American minnow that grazes algae and organic films in clear, shallow streams. It is not a common sport fish; anglers usually catch it incidentally while fishing creeks and small rivers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Campostoma oligolepis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Campostoma oligolepis.
- [Lattice Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-rafflesii): Lattice Butterflyfish (Chaetodon rafflesii) is a tropical reef butterflyfish with a fine netlike pattern on the body and a dark band through the eye. It lives on coral and rocky reefs, often in pairs or small groups, and feeds mainly on coral polyps and small benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon rafflesii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon rafflesii.
- [Latticed Sandperch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parapercis-clathrata): Latticed Sandperch (*Parapercis clathrata*) is a small benthic perch-like fish of tropical Indo-Pacific reefs and sandy bottoms. It is a bottom-dweller that ambushes small prey near rubble and sand, and is not a major target species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parapercis clathrata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parapercis clathrata.
- [Leaf Scorpionfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/taenianotus-triacanthus): Leaf scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) is a small Indo-Pacific venomous reef fish that mimics a drifting leaf and can change color. It is a sit-and-wait ambush predator, not a common angling target, and is usually encountered by divers or in reef fisheries. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Taenianotus triacanthus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Taenianotus triacanthus.
- [Leafy Seadragon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/phycodurus-eques): The leafy seadragon is a slow-moving, algae-mimicking relative of seahorses found only in southern Australian coastal waters. It relies on leaf-like appendages for camouflage and is rarely encountered by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Phycodurus eques; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Phycodurus eques.
- [Least Killifish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/heterandria-formosa): Least Killifish (Heterandria formosa) is one of the world’s smallest freshwater fishes, with males much smaller than females. It is a livebearing fish that inhabits quiet, shallow vegetated waters; in many places it is more often studied than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Heterandria formosa; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Heterandria formosa.
- [Lei Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sufflamen-bursa): Lei Triggerfish (Sufflamen bursa) is a reef-associated triggerfish of the tropical Indo-Pacific, often seen in shallow coral and rocky areas. It feeds on benthic invertebrates and hard-shelled prey, using strong jaws to crush crustaceans and mollusks. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sufflamen bursa; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sufflamen bursa.
- [Lemon Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomacentrus-moluccensis): The Lemon Damsel (Pomacentrus moluccensis) is a small Indo-Pacific reef damselfish with a bright yellow body and strong territorial behavior. It is typically seen around coral heads and branching corals, especially on sheltered reef flats and lagoons. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomacentrus moluccensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomacentrus moluccensis.
- [Lemonpeel Angelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/centropyge-flavissima): Lemonpeel Angelfish (Centropyge flavissima) is a small reef-dwelling marine angelfish with bright yellow body coloration. It is mainly an aquarium species, not a target for anglers, and is associated with coral-rich tropical reefs in the Indo-Pacific. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Centropyge flavissima; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Centropyge flavissima.
- [Leopard Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/exallias-brevis): Leopard Blenny (Exallias brevis) is a coral-reef blenny of the tropical Indo-Pacific, closely associated with live coral heads and rubble. It is mostly of interest to reef observers rather than anglers, and it is not a common food fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Exallias brevis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Exallias brevis.
- [Leopard Coralgrouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/plectropomus-leopardus): Leopard Coralgrouper is a reef-associated serranid from the Indo-Pacific, prized in some fisheries but generally not a primary sport target. It sits near coral and rocky reefs, ambushing small fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Plectropomus leopardus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Plectropomus leopardus.
- [Lined Bristletooth](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ctenochaetus-striatus): Lined Bristletooth is a small surgeonfish with thin horizontal lines and a bristly, comb-like mouth used to scrape algae and detritus from hard surfaces. It is a reef-associated species across the Indo-Pacific and is often seen grazing in shallow lagoons and outer reef areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ctenochaetus striatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ctenochaetus striatus.
- [Lined Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-lineolatus): The Lined Butterflyfish is a large coral-reef butterflyfish with bold yellow-and-white striping and a distinct black eye band. It occurs across the Indo-Pacific on shallow reef slopes and lagoons, where it feeds mainly on coral polyps and small invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon lineolatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon lineolatus.
- [Linedcheek Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oxycheilinus-digramma): The Linedcheek Wrasse (Oxycheilinus digramma) is a reef-associated Indo-Pacific wrasse found around coral and rocky reefs. It is a small carnivore with a distinctive double cheek stripe; reliable angling information is limited because it is not a common target species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oxycheilinus digramma; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Oxycheilinus digramma.
- [Lined Monocle Bream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scolopsis-lineata): Lined Monocle Bream (Scolopsis lineata) is a tropical Indo-Pacific monocle bream found on sandy and rubble bottoms near reefs. It is a small, reef-associated species that feeds close to the seabed and is usually an incidental catch rather than a primary target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scolopsis lineata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scolopsis lineata.
- [Lingcod](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ophiodon-elongatus): Lingcod is a large, aggressive Pacific rockfish relative found from Baja California to Alaska. Despite the name, it is not a cod; it is a toothy ambush predator that often hides around rocky structure and kelp. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ophiodon elongatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ophiodon elongatus.
- [Little Weed Whiting](https://fish-fish.online/fish/neoodax-balteatus): Little Weed Whiting (Neoodax balteatus) is a small coastal wrasse-like fish found in seagrass and weed beds over sandy bottoms. It is a minor bycatch species rather than a primary angling target, and published life-history information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Neoodax balteatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Neoodax balteatus.
- [Longbarbel Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parupeneus-macronemus): Longbarbel Goatfish (Parupeneus macronemus) is a small reef-associated goatfish of the Indo-Pacific, known for its long chin barbels used to probe sand for prey. It is mostly a non-target catch for inshore anglers but can be taken on small natural baits. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parupeneus macronemus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parupeneus macronemus.
- [Longear Sunfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepomis-megalotis): Longear Sunfish (Lepomis megalotis) is a colorful Lepomis in small clear streams, ponds, and lakes across much of central and eastern North America. Males show vivid breeding colors and are aggressive nest-guarders, making them easy to catch when guarding colonies. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepomis megalotis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lepomis megalotis.
- [Longfin Bannerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/heniochus-acuminatus): Longfin Bannerfish is a reef-associated butterflyfish with a long white dorsal filament and bold black-and-white bands. It feeds mainly on small zooplankton and is widely seen around coral reefs and lagoons; it is more an aquarium/recreational observation species than a common angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Heniochus acuminatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Heniochus acuminatus.
- [Longfin Batfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/platax-teira): Longfin Batfish (Platax teira) is a large, deep-bodied marine fish common on reefs, lagoons, and sheltered coastal waters across the Indo-Pacific. Juveniles often school in shallow protected areas, while adults are usually solitary or in small groups near reefs and wrecks. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Platax teira; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Platax teira.
- [Longfin Damselfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/stegastes-diencaeus): Longfin Damselfish is a small reef fish of the western Atlantic and Caribbean, best known for defending patch gardens of algae on shallow coral reefs. It’s territorial, strongly site-attached, and of little direct value to anglers except as an incidental reef catch. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Stegastes diencaeus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Stegastes diencaeus.
- [Longfinned Worm Eel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scolecenchelys-breviceps): The Longfinned Worm Eel (Scolecenchelys breviceps) is a slender eel of shallow coastal and estuarine bottoms, often buried in sand or mud. It is not a common angling target and is usually encountered incidentally by bottom fishers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scolecenchelys breviceps; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scolecenchelys breviceps.
- [Longfin Pike](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dinolestes-lewini): Longfin Pike (Dinolestes lewini) is a slender predatory marine fish from temperate southern Australia and nearby waters. It is an ambush feeder with an elongated jaw and low, isolated dorsal fin spines. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dinolestes lewini; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dinolestes lewini.
- [Longfin Rockcod](https://fish-fish.online/fish/epinephelus-quoyanus): Longfin Rockcod (*Epinephelus quoyanus*) is a reef-associated grouper found on tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific coasts. It uses coral, rocky reefs, and nearby soft-bottom edges, where it ambushes small fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Epinephelus quoyanus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Epinephelus quoyanus.
- [Longhorn Cowfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lactoria-cornuta): Longhorn Cowfish is a boxfish with a rigid, boxy body and very long forward-pointing horns. It lives in shallow tropical reefs, lagoons, and seagrass beds, and is far more notable as an aquarium species than a target fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lactoria cornuta; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lactoria cornuta.
- [Longnose Dace](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rhinichthys-cataractae): Longnose Dace is a small, streamlined cyprinid native to cool, clear streams and rivers across much of North America. It often holds in current seams and riffles, feeding on aquatic insects, algae, and tiny drift items from the bottom and midwater. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rhinichthys cataractae; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Rhinichthys cataractae.
- [Longnose Filefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oxymonacanthus-longirostris): Longnose Filefish is a small coral-reef fish specialized on Acropora corals, with a very long tubular snout and cryptic green-and-blue camouflage. It is mostly of interest to aquarists; it is not a typical angling target and is rarely taken on hook and line. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oxymonacanthus longirostris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Oxymonacanthus longirostris.
- [Longnose Gar](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepisosteus-osseus): Longnose Gar (Lepisosteus osseus) is a long-bodied freshwater predator with a very narrow, elongated snout and needlelike teeth. It inhabits slow rivers, backwaters, lakes, and reservoirs across eastern and central North America, often cruising near the surface. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepisosteus osseus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Longnose gar.
- [Longnose Killifish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/fundulus-similis): Longnose Killifish (*Fundulus similis*) is a small estuarine killifish of the Gulf of Mexico and nearby Atlantic coastal plain. It lives in shallow, often weedy brackish water and is an active surface feeder, but it is not a common targeted game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Fundulus similis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Fundulus similis.
- [Longsnout Boarfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pentaceropsis-recurvirostris): Longsnout Boarfish (Pentaceropsis recurvirostris) is a deepwater boarfish with a very long, strongly upturned snout and a laterally compressed body. It is poorly documented and is generally encountered only as a bycatch species on continental slope bottoms. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pentaceropsis recurvirostris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pentaceropsis recurvirostris.
- [Long-snouted Seahorse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hippocampus-guttulatus): Long-snouted Seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) is a seagrass- and macroalgae-associated seahorse of shallow coastal waters in the NE Atlantic and Mediterranean. It is a poor, slow swimmer that anchors to vegetation with its tail and feeds by suction on tiny crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hippocampus guttulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hippocampus guttulatus.
- [Longsnout Seahorse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hippocampus-reidi): The Longsnout Seahorse (Hippocampus reidi) is a slender western Atlantic seahorse with a very long snout and prehensile tail. It lives among seagrass, macroalgae, mangroves, and floating debris, and is usually observed clinging rather than actively swimming. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hippocampus reidi; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hippocampus reidi.
- [Longspined Bullhead](https://fish-fish.online/fish/taurulus-bubalis): The longspined bullhead (Taurulus bubalis) is a small marine sculpin of cold North Atlantic coasts, best known for its very long first dorsal spine and bottom-dwelling habits. It is not a common target species, but it will take small natural baits near rocky shorelines and kelp beds. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Taurulus bubalis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Taurulus bubalis.
- [Longspined Porcupinefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/diodon-holocanthus): Longspined Porcupinefish is a round, slow-moving pufferfish with long erectile spines and a beaklike mouth. It occurs in warm coastal waters worldwide, often resting by day and feeding at night on hard-shelled prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Diodon holocanthus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Long-spine porcupinefish.
- [Longspine Squirrelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/holocentrus-rufus): Longspine Squirrelfish is a nocturnal reef fish from the western Atlantic, common around coral and rocky reefs. Its oversized eyes, red body, and very long rear dorsal spine make it easy to recognize; it is mostly of interest to reef anglers and divers rather than as a target species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Holocentrus rufus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Holocentrus rufus.
- [Longstriped Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parablennius-rouxi): The Longstriped Blenny (Parablennius rouxi) is a small, benthic marine blenny of rocky coastal habitats. It is typically associated with shallow algal-covered reefs and crevices, where it rests on the bottom and picks at tiny invertebrates and algae. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parablennius rouxi; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parablennius rouxi.
- [Luderick](https://fish-fish.online/fish/girella-tricuspidata): Luderick (Girella tricuspidata) is a coastal herbivorous fish common around southern and eastern Australian estuaries, rocky shores, and breakwalls. It grazes on algae and sea lettuce, and is a popular light-tackle target where weed beds and current seams hold fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Girella tricuspidata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Girella tricuspidata.
- [Lyretail Anthias](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pseudanthias-squamipinnis): Lyretail Anthias is a small, brightly colored reef fish common on steep outer reef slopes and drop-offs. Males show a long, lyre-shaped tail and often defend harems; the species is more often admired than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pseudanthias squamipinnis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pseudanthias squamipinnis.
- [Macaronesian Toby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/canthigaster-capistrata): Macaronesian Toby (Canthigaster capistrata) is a small sharp-beaked puffer native to the eastern Atlantic, especially Macaronesia. It is a reef-associated species that nips at small benthic prey and is not generally a target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Canthigaster capistrata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Canthigaster capistrata.
- [Madeira Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mauligobius-maderensis): Madeira Goby (`Mauligobius maderensis`) is a small benthic goby of the eastern Atlantic, best known from the Madeira region. It is closely associated with rocky coastal shallows, and reliable angling information is limited because it is not a common targeted game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Mauligobius maderensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Mauligobius maderensis.
- [Madeira Scorpionfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scorpaena-maderensis): The Madeira Scorpionfish is a small, venomous rock-dwelling scorpionfish of the eastern Atlantic, especially around Madeira, the Azores, and nearby Macaronesian waters. It hides by day on rough bottoms and ambushes small fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scorpaena maderensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scorpaena maderensis.
- [Mahi-mahi](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mahi-mahi): A colorful offshore pelagic fish often found near floating debris and current lines. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Coryphaena hippurus.
- [Mahogany Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-mahogoni): Mahogany Snapper (Lutjanus mahogoni) is a western Atlantic snapper found from Florida and the Gulf of Mexico through the Caribbean and into Brazil. It is a small reef-associated predator that feeds mostly at night on crustaceans and small fishes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus mahogoni; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus mahogoni.
- [Mandarin Fish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mandarin-fish): Mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi) is a predatory freshwater perciform native to East Asian rivers, lakes, and reservoirs. It is a specialized ambush hunter that feeds mainly on small fish and is valued as a food fish in China. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Siniperca chuatsi; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Siniperca chuatsi.
- [Mangrove Red Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-argentimaculatus): Mangrove Red Snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus) is a brackish-to-marine snapper found around mangroves, estuaries, reefs, and river mouths across the Indo-Pacific. It is a strong predator that often moves into freshwater reaches in some regions and is prized by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus argentimaculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus argentimaculatus.
- [Manybar Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parupeneus-multifasciatus): Manybar Goatfish is a reef-associated goatfish of the Indo-Pacific, often seen foraging close to the bottom in shallow coastal waters. It uses chin barbels to probe sand and rubble for small invertebrates and is a minor angling target rather than a major gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parupeneus multifasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parupeneus multifasciatus.
- [Map Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/arothron-mappa): Map Puffer (Arothron mappa) is a large tropical reef puffer with a pale body marked by dark, map-like reticulations and spots. It is common on lagoons and outer reef slopes across the Indo-Pacific, where it forages slowly on bottom invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Arothron mappa; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Arothron mappa.
- [Marbled Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomatoschistus-marmoratus): The marbled goby (Pomatoschistus marmoratus) is a small coastal goby of shallow sandy and muddy habitats in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It lives close to the bottom, where its mottled camouflage helps it blend into the substrate. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomatoschistus marmoratus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomatoschistus marmoratus.
- [Marbled Swamp Eel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/synbranchus-marmoratus): Marbled Swamp Eel (Synbranchus marmoratus) is a mostly nocturnal, elongate freshwater fish that lives buried in mud or hidden in vegetated backwaters. It is air-breathing, hardy in low-oxygen water, and can survive short overland movements in wet conditions. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Synbranchus marmoratus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Synbranchus marmoratus.
- [Masked Bannerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/heniochus-monoceros): Masked Bannerfish (Heniochus monoceros) is a reef-associated butterflyfish of the Indo-Pacific, noted for its tall white dorsal filament and facial mask. It is not a common angling target and is usually encountered by divers or reef observers rather than anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Heniochus monoceros; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Heniochus monoceros.
- [Masked Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-semilarvatus): The Masked Butterflyfish is a reef-dwelling butterflyfish from the Red Sea and nearby western Indian Ocean, noted for its bright yellow body and dark mask. It lives in pairs or small groups and feeds mainly on coral polyps and small benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon semilarvatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon semilarvatus.
- [Masked Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/arothron-diadematus): Masked Puffer (Arothron diadematus) is a reef-associated pufferfish with a dark facial mask and pale body. It is a marine species from the Red Sea and nearby western Indian Ocean; records outside that core range may reflect introductions or misidentifications. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Arothron diadematus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Arothron diadematus.
- [Mayan Cichlid](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mayaheros-urophthalmus): The Mayan Cichlid is a colorful cichlid native to southern Mexico and Central America, now established in parts of Florida and other warm waters. It thrives in shallow vegetated margins and is an adaptable, hard-fighting fish that often feeds aggressively near cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Mayaheros urophthalmus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Mayaheros urophthalmus.
- [Mediterranean Cardinalfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/apogon-imberbis): Mediterranean Cardinalfish (Apogon imberbis) is a nocturnal reef fish of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean that shelters by day in caves and crevices. It is a small, reddish cardinalfish with a silvery sheen and is rarely targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Apogon imberbis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Apogon imberbis.
- [Mediterranean Damselfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chromis-chromis): The Mediterranean damselfish is a small, schooling reef fish common over rocky seabeds and seagrass edges in the Mediterranean and adjacent eastern Atlantic. Juveniles are bright blue; adults turn dark brown to almost black and feed mostly on plankton. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chromis chromis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Chromis chromis.
- [Mediterranean Fairy Basslet](https://fish-fish.online/fish/anthias-anthias): Mediterranean Fairy Basslet is a small, colorful anthias of rocky reefs and deep drop-offs in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It is not a common target for anglers and is usually encountered by divers rather than caught intentionally. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Anthias anthias; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Anthias anthias.
- [Mediterranean Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/muraena-helena): The Mediterranean moray is a large, nocturnal eel of rocky reefs and cave systems in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It hides in crevices by day and hunts fish and crustaceans at night; it is not a common angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Muraena helena; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Muraena helena.
- [Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/coris-julis): The Mediterranean rainbow wrasse is a colorful coastal wrasse of shallow rocky reefs and seagrass beds in the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic. Males are especially bright blue-green and orange; juveniles and females are drabber and can change sex as they mature. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Coris julis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Mediterranean rainbow wrasse.
- [Mexican Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mulloidichthys-dentatus): Mexican Goatfish (Mulloidichthys dentatus) is a small reef-associated goatfish of the eastern Pacific, often over sand and rubble near reefs. It forages by day with sensory barbels that probe the bottom for crustaceans and worms. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Mulloidichthys dentatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Mulloidichthys dentatus.
- [Mexican Hogfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bodianus-diplotaenia): Mexican Hogfish (Bodianus diplotaenia) is a colorful eastern Pacific wrasse of rocky reefs and coral zones. Juveniles are cleaner fish; adults feed on benthic invertebrates and are prized more by divers than anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Bodianus diplotaenia; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Bodianus diplotaenia.
- [Meyer's Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-meyeri): Meyer's Butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) is a reef butterflyfish of the Indo-West Pacific, usually seen in pairs or small groups over rich coral slopes. It feeds mainly on coral polyps and other benthic invertebrates and is closely tied to live reef habitat. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon meyeri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon meyeri.
- [Midnight Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/macolor-macularis): Midnight Snapper (Macolor macularis) is a reef-associated snapper from the Indo-Pacific, usually linked to deeper outer-reef slopes and drop-offs. It is nocturnal and feeds on small fishes and crustaceans; verified biology and fishery details are limited in some areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Macolor macularis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Macolor macularis.
- [Milkfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/milkfish): A widely farmed Indo-Pacific fish that uses coastal, brackish, and marine habitats. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chanos chanos.
- [Mimic Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-pyroferus): Mimic Surgeonfish is a tropical reef surgeonfish that often resembles angelfish in juvenile color patterns. Adults are more plainly colored and graze on benthic algae across Indo-Pacific reefs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus pyroferus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus pyroferus.
- [Molly Miller](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scartella-cristata): The Molly Miller is a small blenny common on shallow rocky reefs, tide pools, seawalls, and harbor structure in warm coastal waters. It grazes algae and tiny invertebrates, and is mostly an incidental catch rather than a true gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scartella cristata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scartella cristata.
- [Monkey-faced Prickleback](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cebidichthys-violaceus): Monkey-faced Prickleback (Cebidichthys violaceus) is a kelp- and eelgrass-associated prickleback of the northeast Pacific, especially the eastern Pacific coasts of North America. It is a long-bodied, algal-grazing nearshore fish; as a recreational target it is uncommon and mostly caught incidentally. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cebidichthys violaceus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cebidichthys violaceus.
- [Monkfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/monkfish): Monkfish (Lophius piscatorius) is a benthic anglerfish of the northeastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, famous for its huge head and toothy mouth. It lies buried on the seafloor and uses a lure to ambush fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lophius piscatorius; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Lophius piscatorius.
- [Montagu's Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/coryphoblennius-galerita): Montagu's Blenny is a small rocky-shore blenny of the NE Atlantic and Mediterranean, best known for living tight to wave-washed intertidal rocks. It shelters in crevices and pools, and is more often observed than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Coryphoblennius galerita; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Coryphoblennius galerita.
- [Moonlighter](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tilodon-sexfasciatus): Moonlighter (Tilodon sexfasciatus) is an Australian temperate reef fish in the moonlighter family. It is a small, nocturnal, stripe-sided species that shelters by day and forages around shallow rocky reefs and kelp at night. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Tilodon sexfasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Tilodon sexfasciatus.
- [Moon Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thalassoma-lunare): Moon wrasse (Thalassoma lunare) is a brightly colored Indo-Pacific reef fish that lives over shallow coral and rocky reefs. It is an active daytime feeder that scrapes and picks small invertebrates from the reef and is more often observed by snorkelers than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thalassoma lunare; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Moon wrasse.
- [Moorish Idol](https://fish-fish.online/fish/zanclus-cornutus): Moorish Idol is a striking reef fish with a disk-shaped body, long snout, and trailing dorsal filament. It is common on tropical coral and rocky reefs but is notoriously difficult to keep in captivity and is seldom targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Zanclus cornutus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Moorish idol.
- [Moroccan White Seabream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/diplodus-cadenati): Moroccan White Seabream (Diplodus cadenati) is a small sparid seabream native to the eastern Atlantic off northwest Africa and nearby islands. It is a coastal, bottom-associated feeder that often forages over sandy and rocky substrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Diplodus cadenati; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Diplodus cadenati.
- [Mosaic Leatherjacket](https://fish-fish.online/fish/eubalichthys-mosaicus): Mosaic Leatherjacket (Eubalichthys mosaicus) is a tropical Indo-West Pacific filefish often associated with coral and rocky reefs. It is a laterally compressed, algae- and benthic-invertebrate-feeding species; it is not a major sportfish and reliable angling information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Eubalichthys mosaicus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Eubalichthys mosaicus.
- [Moses' Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-russellii): Moses' Snapper (Lutjanus russellii) is a reef-associated lutjanid found in the Indo-West Pacific, especially around coral and rocky habitats. It is an opportunistic predator that feeds mainly on fish and crustaceans and is taken by anglers near structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus russellii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus russellii.
- [Mottled Sculpin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cottus-bairdii): Mottled Sculpin is a small, bottom-dwelling freshwater fish of cold, clear streams and rivers in North America. It hides under rocks by day and forages on aquatic insects, crayfish, and other benthic prey at night or in low light. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cottus bairdii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cottus bairdii.
- [Mountain Mullet](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dajaus-monticola): Mountain mullet (Dajaus monticola) is a tropical freshwater mullet of Caribbean islands and nearby mainland streams. It moves between rivers and the sea during its life cycle, often in clear, current-swept water. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dajaus monticola; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dajaus monticola.
- [Mozambique Tilapia](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oreochromis-mossambicus): Mozambique Tilapia is a hardy, fast-breeding cichlid native to southeastern Africa and now widely introduced in warm waters worldwide. It tolerates fresh, brackish, and even saline water, often dominating canals, ponds, lagoons, and slow rivers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oreochromis mossambicus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Mozambique tilapia.
- [Mrigal Carp](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mrigal-carp): Mrigal carp is a South Asian freshwater cyprinid widely cultured and also found in rivers and floodplain waters. It is a bottom-feeding fish that roots through soft sediment for detritus and benthic organisms. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cirrhinus cirrhosus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Mrigal carp.
- [Mummichog](https://fish-fish.online/fish/fundulus-heteroclitus): Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus) is a hardy North American killifish common in salt marshes and estuaries, often surviving low oxygen and wide salinity swings. It is mostly a baitfish rather than a targeted game fish, but it is easy to catch on small tackle. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Fundulus heteroclitus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Mummichog.
- [Murray Cod](https://fish-fish.online/fish/murray-cod): Murray cod is Australia's largest strictly freshwater predatory fish, endemic to the Murray-Darling Basin. It lives in big rivers, billabongs, and deep snaggy holes, and is a prized angling species that is highly regulated and vulnerable to overfishing. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Maccullochella peelii; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Murray cod.
- [Muskellunge](https://fish-fish.online/fish/esox-masquinongy): Muskellunge are large, apex freshwater ambush predators native to northern North America. They inhabit cool, vegetated lakes and large rivers, and are a prized but challenging trophy fish for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Esox masquinongy; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Esox masquinongy.
- [Muskellunge](https://fish-fish.online/fish/muskellunge): Muskellunge are large, apex ambush predators of cool to warm freshwater lakes and rivers across northern North America. They are notorious for following lures, striking explosively, and growing to trophy size, but they are relatively scarce and often managed under strict regulations. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Esox masquinongy; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Muskellunge.
- [Mutton Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-analis): Mutton Snapper is a prized reef-associated snapper of the western Atlantic, valued by anglers for its firm white flesh and wary bite. Juveniles are common inshore, while adults move to deeper reefs, hardbottom, wrecks, and ledges. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus analis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus analis.
- [Mystery Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parablennius-incognitus): Mystery Blenny (Parablennius incognitus) is a small, benthic combtooth blenny often found in shallow coastal waters. It lives among rocks, algae, and seagrass, where it perches and darts out to pick small invertebrates and algae. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parablennius incognitus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parablennius incognitus.
- [Napoleon Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cheilinus-undulatus): The Napoleon Wrasse is a very large reef wrasse known for its thick lips, forehead hump, and variable blue-green coloration. It inhabits Indo-Pacific coral reefs and is heavily protected in many places due to slow growth and vulnerability to overfishing. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cheilinus undulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cheilinus undulatus.
- [Narrowlined Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/arothron-manilensis): The Narrowlined Puffer (Arothron manilensis) is a tropical Indo-Pacific reef and lagoon puffer with a blunt body and fine dark lines. It is not a major angling target and, like other puffers, should be handled carefully because of toxic tissues. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Arothron manilensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Arothron manilensis.
- [Nassau Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/epinephelus-striatus): Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus) is a large Atlantic reef grouper best known for forming predictable spawning aggregations. It has steeply declined across much of its range from overfishing, and is protected or heavily regulated in many areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Epinephelus striatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Epinephelus striatus.
- [Neon Damselfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomacentrus-coelestis): The Neon Damselfish (Pomacentrus coelestis) is a small Indo-Pacific reef fish with vivid blue coloration and a territorial nature. It occurs around coral and rocky reefs, especially in shallow sheltered waters; angling interest is limited because it is primarily an ornamental/non-target species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomacentrus coelestis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomacentrus coelestis.
- [Neon Fusilier](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pterocaesio-tile): Neon fusilier is a slender reef fish of shallow coral and rocky reefs in the Indo-Pacific. It forms fast-moving schools and feeds mainly on zooplankton in the water column. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pterocaesio tile; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pterocaesio tile.
- [New Zealand Longfin Eel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/anguilla-dieffenbachii): The New Zealand longfin eel is a large, endemic freshwater eel that can live for decades and migrate to the sea to spawn. It is one of the world’s longest-lived freshwater fishes and is closely tied to clean, connected river and lake systems. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Anguilla dieffenbachii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Anguilla dieffenbachii.
- [Nile Perch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/nile-perch): Large predatory freshwater fish native to African rivers and lakes, including the Nile basin and Lake Victoria. It is a powerful ambush hunter and one of Africa’s most important commercial and recreational species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lates niloticus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Nile perch.
- [Nile Tilapia](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oreochromis-niloticus): Nile tilapia is a hardy African cichlid widely introduced and now established in warm waters worldwide. It thrives in vegetated, slow-moving freshwater and can dominate warm, productive lakes, ponds, canals, and reservoirs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oreochromis niloticus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Nile tilapia.
- [Nile Tilapia](https://fish-fish.online/fish/nile-tilapia): A warm-water cichlid widely farmed and established in many freshwater systems. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oreochromis niloticus.
- [Ninespine Stickleback](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pungitius-pungitius): The Ninespine Stickleback is a small, slender stickleback with up to nine isolated dorsal spines and a narrow caudal peduncle. It lives in cool freshwater and brackish habitats across the Northern Hemisphere, often in weedy shallows where it feeds on tiny invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pungitius pungitius; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pungitius pungitius.
- [Northern Anchovy](https://fish-fish.online/fish/engraulis-mordax): Northern Anchovy (Engraulis mordax) is a small schooling forage fish of the eastern North Pacific. It feeds mainly on plankton and is a key prey species for larger fish, seabirds, and marine mammals. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Engraulis mordax; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Engraulis mordax.
- [Northern Clingfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gobiesox-maeandricus): Northern Clingfish (Gobiesox maeandricus) is a tiny intertidal clingfish of the northeastern Pacific, often found tight to rocks in surge-swept tidepools. It uses a suction disc to hold on in heavy wave action and is usually encountered more by turning rocks than by targeted angling. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gobiesox maeandricus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gobiesox maeandricus.
- [Northern Hog Sucker](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hypentelium-nigricans): The Northern Hog Sucker is a sturdy stream fish of clear, cool waters in the Mississippi, Ohio, and Great Lakes drainages. It feeds by rooting along the bottom for insect larvae, small crustaceans, and other benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hypentelium nigricans; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hypentelium nigricans.
- [Northern Pike](https://fish-fish.online/fish/northern-pike): A large ambush predator of cool freshwater lakes, rivers, and weedy bays. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Esox lucius.
- [Northern Pike](https://fish-fish.online/fish/esox-lucius): Northern Pike (Esox lucius) is a large ambush predator of cool, vegetated freshwater systems across the Northern Hemisphere. It hides in weeds, reeds, and cover, then strikes fish and other prey with explosive speed. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Esox lucius; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Northern pike.
- [Northern Pikeminnow](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ptychocheilus-oregonensis): Northern Pikeminnow is a large native minnow of western North America, now often abundant in big rivers and reservoirs. It is a powerful predator on smaller fish and is sometimes targeted in bounty fisheries where allowed. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ptychocheilus oregonensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ptychocheilus oregonensis.
- [Northern Pipefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/syngnathus-fuscus): Northern Pipefish (Syngnathus fuscus) is a slender, seahorse relative of eelgrass beds, salt marshes, and other sheltered estuarine shallows along the western North Atlantic. It feeds by suction on tiny crustaceans and is not a regular angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Syngnathus fuscus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Syngnathus fuscus.
- [Northern Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sphoeroides-maculatus): Northern Puffer (Sphoeroides maculatus) is a small Atlantic puffe fish of estuaries, bays, and shallow coastal waters, often seen near eelgrass and marsh edges. It is not a prime sport fish, but it can be caught on light tackle around structure and bottom cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sphoeroides maculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sphoeroides maculatus.
- [Northern Redbelly Dace](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chrosomus-eos): Northern Redbelly Dace is a small, colorful minnow of cool, clear northern streams, beaver ponds, and quiet lake margins. It is primarily an insect and algae grazer, not a common sport fish, though it can be taken incidentally on very small hooks. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chrosomus eos; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chrosomus eos.
- [Northern River Garfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/zenarchopterus-buffonis): Northern River Garfish (Zenarchopterus buffonis) is a slender halfbeak found in lowland fresh to brackish waters, often near the surface in quiet rivers and estuaries. It feeds mainly on small insects and other surface prey; fisheries-specific information is limited, so local records should be checked. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Zenarchopterus buffonis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Zenarchopterus buffonis.
- [Northern Seahorse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hippocampus-erectus): Northern Seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) is a small, armored seahorse found in western Atlantic seagrass beds, mangroves, and floating Sargassum. It is a slow ambush predator that grips vegetation with its tail and is not a typical angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hippocampus erectus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hippocampus erectus.
- [Northern Snakehead](https://fish-fish.online/fish/channa-argus): Northern snakehead (Channa argus) is an invasive, air-breathing predatory fish of warm, shallow freshwater. It can survive low-oxygen water and overland movement, so many regions require immediate removal and prohibit live transport. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Channa argus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Channa argus.
- [Northern Sunfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepomis-peltastes): Northern Sunfish (Lepomis peltastes) is a small North American sunfish associated with cool, vegetated inland waters. It is similar to other Lepomis species and is often overlooked; angling information is limited, so identification should be confirmed carefully. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepomis peltastes; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lepomis peltastes.
- [Northern Tessellated Darter](https://fish-fish.online/fish/etheostoma-olmstedi): Northern Tessellated Darter (Etheostoma olmstedi) is a small, non-game freshwater darter common in clear to moderately turbid streams and rivers of eastern North America. It lives near the bottom, feeding on tiny aquatic insects and other invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Etheostoma olmstedi; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Etheostoma olmstedi.
- [Oblique-banded Sweetlips](https://fish-fish.online/fish/plectorhinchus-lineatus): Oblique-banded Sweetlips is a reef-dwelling grunter of Indo-Pacific waters, often seen over coral slopes and lagoons. Juveniles are boldly striped and the species feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Plectorhinchus lineatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Plectorhinchus lineatus.
- [Ocellaris Anemonefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amphiprion-ocellaris): The Ocellaris Anemonefish is a small Indo-Pacific clownfish best known from reef aquariums and its symbiosis with sea anemones. It lives in small family groups and defends its host anemone aggressively. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amphiprion ocellaris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amphiprion ocellaris.
- [Ocellated Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/symphodus-ocellatus): The Ocellated Wrasse is a small Mediterranean wrasse known for its bright breeding colors and the dark eye-spot on the dorsal fin. It lives in shallow coastal waters, where males guard nests and territories during spawning. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Symphodus ocellatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Symphodus ocellatus.
- [Old Wife](https://fish-fish.online/fish/enoplosus-armatus): Old Wife (Enoplosus armatus) is a distinctive Australian coastal fish with a deep, laterally compressed body and long dorsal and anal fins. It is mostly a non-target bycatch rather than a major sport species, and reliable fishery details are limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Enoplosus armatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Enoplosus armatus.
- [Onespot Demoiselle](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chrysiptera-unimaculata): Onespot Demoiselle is a small, reef-associated damselfish from the tropical Indo-Pacific, recognized by the single dark spot near the upper base of the tail. It is mainly of interest to aquarists rather than anglers, and reliable species-specific fishing information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chrysiptera unimaculata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chrysiptera unimaculata.
- [Onespot Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-monostigma): Onespot Snapper (Lutjanus monostigma) is a reef-associated snapper of the Indo-West Pacific, often encountered around coral reefs, lagoons, and drop-offs. It is a predatory fish taken by anglers on small baits and lures near structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus monostigma; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus monostigma.
- [Opaleye](https://fish-fish.online/fish/girella-nigricans): Opaleye is a herbivorous surf-zone and shallow reef fish of the eastern Pacific, common around kelp beds, rocky reefs, jetties, and tide pools. It grazes on algae and often schools in shallow, clear water near cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Girella nigricans; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Girella nigricans.
- [Orangeblotch Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-olivaceus): Orangeblotch Surgeonfish (Acanthurus olivaceus) is a tropical reef surgeonfish of the Indo-Pacific, often showing a bright orange patch on the rear body as juveniles and subadults. It grazes on algae over reef flats and slopes; adults are less often targeted by anglers than many nearshore food fishes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus olivaceus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus olivaceus.
- [Orangefin Anemonefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amphiprion-chrysopterus): Orangefin Anemonefish is a reef-dwelling clownfish from the western Pacific, living in symbiosis with sea anemones. It is a small, site-faithful species with bright orange fins and a white-barred body. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amphiprion chrysopterus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amphiprion chrysopterus.
- [Orangeside Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sufflamen-verres): Orangeside Triggerfish (Sufflamen verres) is a reef-associated triggerfish of the Indo-Pacific, recognized by its orange facial and flank markings. It typically forages alone over shallow coral and rocky reefs, using strong jaws to crush hard-shelled prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sufflamen verres; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sufflamen verres.
- [Orangespotted Filefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cantherhines-pullus): Orangespotted Filefish is a small reef-associated filefish with a pointed snout and orange spotting on a mottled body. It is typically shy, well-camouflaged, and more often seen than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cantherhines pullus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cantherhines pullus.
- [Orangespotted Sunfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepomis-humilis): Orangespotted Sunfish is a small, hardy lepomid of slow, warm freshwater. It is best known for its orange-and-blue spotting and aggressive feeding on tiny prey, especially in vegetated or muddy waters. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepomis humilis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lepomis humilis.
- [Orangestripe Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/balistapus-undulatus): Orangestripe Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) is a reef-associated triggerfish with bold orange lines and a powerful jaw. It is common on tropical Indo-Pacific coral reefs and is notorious for aggressive territory defense, especially when nesting or feeding. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Balistapus undulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Balistapus undulatus.
- [Orangethroat Darter](https://fish-fish.online/fish/etheostoma-spectabile): The Orangethroat Darter is a small North American stream fish known for the male’s vivid orange throat and breeding colors. It lives on clean riffles and gravel runs, where it picks tiny aquatic insects and other invertebrates from the bottom. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Etheostoma spectabile; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Etheostoma spectabile.
- [Oriental Flying Gurnard](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dactyloptena-orientalis): The Oriental Flying Gurnard is a bottom-dwelling marine fish with large fanlike pectoral fins used for display and brief glides. It lives over sandy or muddy bottoms on continental shelves and is usually caught incidentally rather than targeted. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dactyloptena orientalis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dactyloptena orientalis.
- [Oriental Sweetlips](https://fish-fish.online/fish/plectorhinchus-vittatus): Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) is a reef-associated marine fish of the Indo-Pacific, best known for its thick lips and bold juvenile striping. Adults usually feed in small groups over coral and rubble, and juveniles often mimic toxic flatworms with wavy black-and-white bands. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Plectorhinchus vittatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Plectorhinchus vittatus.
- [Oriental Weatherfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/misgurnus-anguillicaudatus): The Oriental Weatherfish is a slender, eel-like loach native to East Asia and widely introduced elsewhere. It thrives in quiet, muddy waters and is famous for tolerating low oxygen by gulping air and even wriggling into moist mud. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Misgurnus anguillicaudatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Misgurnus anguillicaudatus.
- [Ornate Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-ornatissimus): The Ornate Butterflyfish is a reef-dwelling Indo-Pacific butterflyfish known for its yellow body, bold blue-edged bars, and strong dependence on live coral. It is not a typical angling target and is rarely taken intentionally. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon ornatissimus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon ornatissimus.
- [Ornate Cowfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/aracana-ornata): Ornate Cowfish (Aracana ornata) is a small, boxy marine fish with a distinctive armored body and ornate patterning. It lives on temperate coastal reefs and rocky areas of southern Australia, where it moves slowly over the bottom and picks at small benthic prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Aracana ornata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Aracana ornata.
- [Ornate Ghostpipefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/solenostomus-paradoxus): The Ornate Ghostpipefish is a highly camouflaged relative of seahorses and pipefishes, often drifting head-down among feather stars and soft corals. It is a rare, non-game species with little role in angling and is mostly encountered by divers and underwater photographers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Solenostomus paradoxus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Solenostomus paradoxus.
- [Ornate Sandgoby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/istigobius-ornatus): The Ornate Sandgoby (Istigobius ornatus) is a small Indo-Pacific goby of shallow sandy and rubble bottoms, often near reefs and seagrass. It is not a major angling target; most records come from habitat surveys and scientific sampling rather than sport fishing. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Istigobius ornatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Istigobius ornatus.
- [Ornate Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thalassoma-pavo): Ornate Wrasse is a brightly colored Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic reef wrasse with strong sexual color change. It forages constantly over rocky reefs and seagrass, picking small crustaceans, mollusks, and other benthic invertebrates from the bottom. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thalassoma pavo; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Ornate wrasse.
- [Oscar](https://fish-fish.online/fish/astronotus-ocellatus): Oscar (Astronotus ocellatus) is a large South American cichlid popular in aquariums and sometimes targeted by anglers in warm freshwater. It is highly territorial, takes a wide range of prey, and often feeds aggressively near cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Astronotus ocellatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Astronotus ocellatus.
- [Oval-spot Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-speculum): Oval-spot Butterflyfish (Chaetodon speculum) is a reef-associated butterflyfish of Indo-Pacific coral and rubble habitats. It is usually seen in pairs or small groups and feeds by picking tiny benthic invertebrates from the reef. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon speculum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon speculum.
- [Oyster Toadfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/opsanus-tau): Oyster Toadfish (Opsanus tau) is a stocky, bottom-dwelling coastal fish of estuaries, bays, and oyster reefs along the western Atlantic. It is best known for its ugly head, loud croaking, and strong venomous spines on the first dorsal fin. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Opsanus tau; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Opsanus tau.
- [Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chlorurus-spilurus): Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish is a reef-dwelling Indo-Pacific parrotfish known for its heavy beaklike teeth and strong jaw used to scrape algae and coral rock. It is generally not a targeted angling species and is more often encountered by divers on coral reefs than by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chlorurus spilurus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chlorurus spilurus.
- [Pacific Creolefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cephalopholis-colonus): Pacific Creolefish (Cephalopholis colonus) is a small serranid reef fish of the eastern Pacific, usually tied to rocky reefs and offshore islands. It is a benthic predator that ambushes small fishes and crustaceans; it is not a major target for anglers and is rarely encountered on purpose. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cephalopholis colonus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cephalopholis colonus.
- [Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-ulietensis): The Pacific Double-saddle Butterflyfish is a reef-associated butterflyfish recognized by its two dark “saddles” on the body and yellow-and-white pattern. It feeds mostly on small benthic invertebrates and coral-associated organisms, and is mainly encountered by divers rather than anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon ulietensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon ulietensis.
- [Pacific Herring](https://fish-fish.online/fish/clupea-pallasii): Pacific herring is a schooling forage fish of cold coastal waters and estuaries across the North Pacific. It feeds on plankton and is a key prey species for salmon, seabirds, and marine mammals; anglers usually target it as bait rather than as a primary sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Clupea pallasii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Clupea pallasii.
- [Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/naso-lituratus): Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish is a reef-associated surgeonfish with a distinctive orange caudal peduncle spine and a long, pointed snout. It grazes on algae in clear tropical Indo-Pacific waters and is usually encountered by divers more than anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Naso lituratus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Naso lituratus.
- [Pacific Sailfin Tang](https://fish-fish.online/fish/zebrasoma-velifer): The Pacific Sailfin Tang is a reef-dwelling surgeonfish from the Indo-Pacific, prized in the aquarium trade. It has a tall, sail-like dorsal fin and uses its beaklike mouth to graze algae on coral and rock surfaces. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Zebrasoma velifer; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Zebrasoma velifer.
- [Pacific Sand Lance](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ammodytes-personatus): Pacific sand lance are slender schooling forage fish that burrow into sandy bottoms and emerge to feed in the water column. They are important prey for salmon, seabirds, and marine mammals, and are seldom targeted as a sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ammodytes personatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ammodytes personatus.
- [Pacific Staghorn Sculpin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/leptocottus-armatus): Pacific Staghorn Sculpin (Leptocottus armatus) is a small sculpin of the North Pacific that lives on sandy and muddy bottoms in bays, estuaries, and lower rivers. It’s a benthic ambush feeder and is usually taken incidentally rather than targeted. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Leptocottus armatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Leptocottus armatus.
- [Pacific Trumpetfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/aulostomus-chinensis): Pacific Trumpetfish is a long, slender reef ambush predator of the Indo-Pacific, often hovering vertically or head-down beside coral, sponges, or seagrass. It uses camouflage and sudden suction strikes to seize small fishes and shrimp. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Aulostomus chinensis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Chinese trumpetfish.
- [Painted Comber](https://fish-fish.online/fish/serranus-scriba): Painted Comber (Serranus scriba) is a small Mediterranean serranid with bold blue-and-orange facial lines and a barred body. It lives over rocky reefs and seagrass, often perching near cover and striking small prey in ambush. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Serranus scriba; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Painted comber.
- [Painted Frogfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/antennarius-pictus): Painted Frogfish is a camouflaged ambush predator of Indo-Pacific coral and rocky reefs, where it mimics sponges or algae and waits motionless for prey. It is a rare bycatch for anglers and is better admired than targeted. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Antennarius pictus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Antennarius pictus.
- [Painted Greenling](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oxylebius-pictus): Painted Greenling is a small Pacific rockfish-relative that lives around kelp and rocky reefs from Alaska to Baja California. It is boldly mottled and often rests close to structure, where it feeds on small crustaceans and fishes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oxylebius pictus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Oxylebius pictus.
- [Painted Sweetlips](https://fish-fish.online/fish/diagramma-pictum): Painted Sweetlips (Diagramma pictum) is a reef-associated grunter with a deep body and striking spotted juvenile pattern that fades with age. It occurs on coastal reefs, lagoons, and sandy areas near structure across the Indo-West Pacific; adults are wary and often feed at dusk and night. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Diagramma pictum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Diagramma pictum.
- [Palenose Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-psittacus): Palenose Parrotfish (Scarus psittacus) is a reef-associated parrotfish of the Indo-Pacific, common on coral and rocky reefs where it grazes algae. Its beaklike teeth and color-changing adults make it easy to spot, but it is not a major target for most anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus psittacus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scarus psittacus.
- [Paletail Unicornfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/naso-brevirostris): Paletail Unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) is a reef-associated surgeonfish of the Indo-Pacific that grazes on algae and drifts in small schools. Adults develop a forward-pointing bony bump and a strongly forked paletail, while juveniles are more subdued and less distinctive. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Naso brevirostris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Naso brevirostris.
- [Palette Tang](https://fish-fish.online/fish/paracanthurus-hepatus): Palette Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus) is a reef-associated surgeonfish best known for its bright blue body, black markings, and yellow tail. It grazes on algae and often forms loose groups on coral-rich slopes and lagoon reefs across the Indo-Pacific. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Paracanthurus hepatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Paracanthurus hepatus.
- [Palometa](https://fish-fish.online/fish/trachinotus-goodei): Palometa (Trachinotus goodei) is a compact pompano found in warm coastal waters of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. It commonly feeds over sandy bottoms and surf zones, and is a light-tackle gamefish where present. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Trachinotus goodei; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Trachinotus goodei.
- [Panamic Fanged Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ophioblennius-steindachneri): Panamic Fanged Blenny is a small eastern Pacific rocky-shore blenny known for its pronounced canine-like teeth and territorial behavior. It is mostly an observation species rather than a true sport fish, and reliable angling information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ophioblennius steindachneri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ophioblennius steindachneri.
- [Panamic Sergeant Major](https://fish-fish.online/fish/abudefduf-troschelii): Panamic Sergeant Major is a striped damselfish common on rocky reefs and tidepools along the eastern tropical Pacific. It is a bold, schooling omnivore that readily pecks at small benthic foods and is often very approachable by divers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Abudefduf troschelii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Abudefduf troschelii.
- [Panther Flounder](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bothus-pantherinus): Panther Flounder (Bothus pantherinus) is a tropical flatfish of sandy reefs and lagoon bottoms, often resting buried or camouflaged on the seafloor. It is a left-eyed flounder with bold dark blotches that mimic a leopard/panther pattern. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Bothus pantherinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Bothus pantherinus.
- [Pastel-green Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/halichoeres-chloropterus): The Pastel-green Wrasse (Halichoeres chloropterus) is a small Indo-Pacific reef wrasse with variable pastel green to brown coloration and a distinct dark eye spot at the rear of the dorsal fin in many adults. It lives around coral-rich reefs and rubble zones, foraging actively over the bottom. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Halichoeres chloropterus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Halichoeres chloropterus.
- [Peacock Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/peacock-bass): Peacock bass (Cichla ocellaris) is a large, colorful Amazonian cichlid with a predatory streak and a prominent tail ocellus. It thrives in warm lowland waters and is prized as a hard-hitting sport fish where introduced or native. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cichla ocellaris; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Peacock bass.
- [Peacock Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/salaria-pavo): Peacock Blenny (`Salaria pavo`) is a colorful intertidal blenny of shallow Mediterranean and nearby eastern Atlantic coasts. Males develop bright blue-green spotting and court in crevices or empty shells; it is a tiny, mostly non-target fish for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Salaria pavo; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Salaria pavo.
- [Peacock Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomacentrus-pavo): Peacock Damsel is a small Indo-Pacific damselfish commonly found on shallow coral reefs and lagoon patch reefs. Males can show vivid blue-green to yellow patterning, while juveniles and females are plainer; it is not a major game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomacentrus pavo; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomacentrus pavo.
- [Peacock Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cephalopholis-argus): Peacock Grouper (Cephalopholis argus) is a reef-dwelling serranid with bright blue spots and a barred brown to olive body. It is an ambush predator of fishes and crustaceans, and in many tropical areas it is a regulated or invasive species rather than a prime sport target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cephalopholis argus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cephalopholis argus.
- [Peacock Razorfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/iniistius-pavo): Peacock Razorfish (Iniistius pavo) is a small Indo-Pacific wrasse that lives over sandy bottoms near coral and rubble. It uses a steep, blade-like body to dive into sand when threatened and is usually encountered as a quick, bottom-oriented fish rather than a target species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Iniistius pavo; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Iniistius pavo.
- [Pearl Cichlid](https://fish-fish.online/fish/geophagus-brasiliensis): Pearl Cichlid (Geophagus brasiliensis) is a South American cichlid known for its pearly blue-green spotting and sand-sifting feeding style. It is an adaptable freshwater fish that can become territorial, especially when breeding. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Geophagus brasiliensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Geophagus brasiliensis.
- [Pearly Monocle Bream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scolopsis-margaritifera): The Pearly Monocle Bream (Scolopsis margaritifera) is a small Indo-Pacific monocle bream associated with coral and rocky reefs. It feeds near the bottom on crustaceans and other benthic prey, and is not a major target species for most anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scolopsis margaritifera; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scolopsis margaritifera.
- [Pearly Razorfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/xyrichtys-novacula): The Pearly Razorfish is a small, laterally compressed wrasse of sandy seagrass flats and coastal bottoms. It is known for burying itself in sand when threatened and for a sharp, blade-like profile that makes it easy to recognize. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Xyrichtys novacula; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Xyrichtys novacula.
- [Pearly Soldierfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/myripristis-kuntee): Pearly Soldierfish is a nocturnal reef fish of Indo-Pacific coral and rocky reefs, usually sheltering in crevices by day and foraging at night. It is not a common targeted game fish, but it may take small baits around reef structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Myripristis kuntee; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Myripristis kuntee.
- [Pennant Bannerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/heniochus-chrysostomus): The Pennant Bannerfish (Heniochus chrysostomus) is a reef-associated butterflyfish of the Indo-Pacific, often seen singly or in pairs above coral drop-offs and outer reef slopes. It is more an aquarium/ornamental species than a true angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Heniochus chrysostomus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Heniochus chrysostomus.
- [Penpoint Gunnel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/apodichthys-flavidus): The Penpoint Gunnel is a slender, eel-like intertidal fish of the northeast Pacific. It lives in cold coastal shallows and is most often seen hiding among algae, eelgrass, and rocks rather than being targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Apodichthys flavidus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Apodichthys flavidus.
- [Peppered Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnothorax-pictus): Peppered Moray (Gymnothorax pictus) is a reef-dwelling moray eel of the tropical Indo-Pacific, often seen in crevices and rubble on shallow reefs. It is nocturnal, ambushes small fish and crustaceans, and is generally not a targeted angling species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnothorax pictus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnothorax pictus.
- [Permit](https://fish-fish.online/fish/trachinotus-falcatus): Permit (Trachinotus falcatus) is a prized coastal gamefish of warm Atlantic waters, especially around flats, sand holes, and wrecks. It is famous for extreme wariness and powerful runs; in some areas it is protected or heavily regulated, so check local rules. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Trachinotus falcatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Trachinotus falcatus.
- [Permit](https://fish-fish.online/fish/permit): Permit are powerful, deep-bodied jack family fish of warm Atlantic coastal waters, prized for their wary behavior and brutal runs on light tackle. They feed on crabs, shrimp, and small fish over flats, reefs, and wrecks. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Trachinotus falcatus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Permit (fish).
- [Piano Fangblenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/plagiotremus-tapeinosoma): The Piano Fangblenny is a small Indo-Pacific reef fish that mimics cleaner wrasses to approach other fishes and take bites of fins, scales, or mucus. It is not a typical angling target and is usually encountered around coral reefs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Plagiotremus tapeinosoma; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Plagiotremus tapeinosoma.
- [Pigfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/orthopristis-chrysoptera): Pigfish (Orthopristis chrysoptera) is a small marine grunt common on the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It lives over sandy and grassy bottoms, often in schools, and is known for a pig-like grunting sound when handled. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Orthopristis chrysoptera; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Orthopristis chrysoptera.
- [Pinfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lagodon-rhomboides): Pinfish are small, deep-bodied Atlantic and Gulf coastal fish common in seagrass beds, bays, and estuaries. They’re abundant bait-stealers and often caught while targeting larger species, but they can be good live bait themselves. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lagodon rhomboides; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Lagodon.
- [Pink Salmon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oncorhynchus-gorbuscha): Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) is the smallest Pacific salmon, with a strict two-year life cycle and a strong hump-back/spawning-color change in males. It enters coastal rivers to spawn, then dies; adults are most common in odd-numbered years in much of its range. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oncorhynchus gorbuscha; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Oncorhynchus gorbuscha.
- [Pink Salmon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pink-salmon): A Pacific salmon with a two-year life cycle and strong spawning runs. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oncorhynchus gorbuscha.
- [Pink Skunk Anemonefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amphiprion-perideraion): Pink Skunk Anemonefish is a small Indo-Pacific clownfish that lives among sea anemones on shallow coral reefs. It is named for the pale pink stripe running from the snout over the head to the dorsal fin and is not a target angling species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amphiprion perideraion; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amphiprion perideraion.
- [Pinktail Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/melichthys-vidua): Pinktail Triggerfish (Melichthys vidua) is a reef-associated triggerfish of the tropical Indo-Pacific, often seen in small groups near outer reefs and lagoons. It feeds on algae, zooplankton, and small benthic invertebrates, and is sometimes caught incidentally by reef anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Melichthys vidua; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Melichthys vidua.
- [Pinstriped Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/halichoeres-melanurus): Pinstriped Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus) is a reef-associated Indo-Pacific wrasse with a yellow-green body, fine blue striping, and a dark tail spot. It is not a major angling target; most captures are incidental on light tackle around coral rubble and reefs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Halichoeres melanurus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Halichoeres melanurus.
- [Pixy Hawkfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cirrhitichthys-oxycephalus): Pixy Hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus) is a small Indo-Pacific reef hawkfish that perches on coral and rubble, watching for tiny prey. It is not a meaningful game fish; records are mostly from reef biodiversity surveys, not fisheries. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus.
- [Plainfin Midshipman](https://fish-fish.online/fish/porichthys-notatus): Plainfin Midshipman (Porichthys notatus) is a west coast toadfish relative that lives on soft bottoms and is best known for its loud males, which hum to attract females. It’s usually encountered at night in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries, but it is not a common sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Porichthys notatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Porichthys notatus.
- [Planehead Filefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/stephanolepis-hispida): Planehead Filefish is a small coastal filefish of seagrass beds, reefs, and weedy shallows in warm waters. It feeds on algae, small invertebrates, and other benthic foods, and is mostly of minor interest to anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Stephanolepis hispida; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Stephanolepis hispida.
- [Pollock](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pollock): Pollock (Pollachius pollachius) is a fast-swimming gadid of the northeastern Atlantic, often taken around rocky coasts, reefs, and offshore banks. It feeds on small fish and crustaceans and is a popular sea angling species where it is abundant. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pollachius pollachius; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Pollachius pollachius.
- [Pollock](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pollachius-virens): Atlantic pollock (`Pollachius virens`) is a cold-water gadoid common in the North Atlantic. It schools over offshore reefs, wrecks, and drop-offs, feeding on fish and crustaceans; it is a popular commercial and recreational species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pollachius virens; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pollachius virens.
- [Pompano](https://fish-fish.online/fish/trachinotus-ovatus): Pompano (Trachinotus ovatus) is a fast-swimming marine jack of warm coastal waters, known for its deep, disk-like body and forked tail. It feeds on small crustaceans and mollusks over sandy bottoms and surf zones; records suggest a broad tropical–subtropical range, though local occurrence varies. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Trachinotus ovatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Trachinotus ovatus.
- [Porkfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/anisotremus-virginicus): Porkfish is a colorful grunt of shallow tropical reefs and seagrass beds, named for the dark snout band that resembles a pig’s nose. It is mostly an inshore reef fish, commonly seen in small groups over hard bottom in the western Atlantic and Caribbean. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Anisotremus virginicus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Anisotremus virginicus.
- [Powder Blue Tang](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-leucosternon): The Powder Blue Tang is a bright Indo-Pacific surgeonfish prized in the aquarium trade, not a typical sport fish. It grazes on algae over reefs and is highly territorial, especially around other tangs and similar-shaped fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus leucosternon; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus leucosternon.
- [Prickly Sculpin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cottus-asper): Prickly Sculpin (Cottus asper) is a small bottom-dwelling freshwater sculpin of western North America, often abundant in cool lakes, rivers, and estuaries. It has a spiny body armor and a broad range from Alaska to California and inland through parts of the Columbia and Fraser basins. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cottus asper; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cottus asper.
- [Princess Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomacentrus-vaiuli): Princess Damsel (Pomacentrus vaiuli) is a small Indo-Pacific damselfish of coral reefs and lagoon rubble, often seen in pairs or small groups near shelter. It is not a major target fish, but it is common in reef aquariums and on shallow reef margins. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomacentrus vaiuli; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomacentrus vaiuli.
- [Princess Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-taeniopterus): Princess Parrotfish (Scarus taeniopterus) is a reef-dwelling parrotfish of the tropical western Atlantic, common around coral and rocky reefs. It grazes algae and contributes to reef bioerosion; larger individuals may shift toward more mobile invertebrate-rich diets. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus taeniopterus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scarus taeniopterus.
- [Prussian Carp](https://fish-fish.online/fish/carassius-gibelio): Prussian Carp is a hardy cyprinid closely related to goldfish and crucian carp, widely introduced outside its native Eurasian range. It tolerates poor water quality, reproduces successfully without males in many populations, and often becomes abundant in still waters. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Carassius gibelio; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Carassius gibelio.
- [Puddingwife Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/halichoeres-radiatus): Puddingwife Wrasse (Halichoeres radiatus) is a Caribbean reef wrasse common on coral and rocky bottoms. It is a colorful, small predatory fish that picks crustaceans and worms from the reef and is more often seen by divers than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Halichoeres radiatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Halichoeres radiatus.
- [Pumpkinseed](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepomis-gibbosus): Pumpkinseed is a small, colorful North American sunfish with a laterally compressed body and a red-edged opercular flap. It lives in warm, calm freshwater and often nests in colonies in shallow water. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepomis gibbosus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Pumpkinseed.
- [Purple Tang](https://fish-fish.online/fish/zebrasoma-xanthurum): Purple Tang is a vivid Indo-Pacific surgeonfish, prized in reef aquariums and occasionally encountered on coral reefs and lagoon slopes. It grazes on algae and is known for its bright purple body and yellow tail. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Zebrasoma xanthurum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Zebrasoma xanthurum.
- [Purple Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/notolabrus-fucicola): Purple Wrasse (Notolabrus fucicola) is a temperate reef wrasse of southern Australia and nearby waters, often seen around kelp-covered rocky coastlines. It is an active bottom-forager that picks invertebrates from algae and reef crevices. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Notolabrus fucicola; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Notolabrus fucicola.
- [Pygmy Seahorse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hippocampus-bargibanti): Pygmy seahorse Hippocampus bargibanti is a tiny, highly camouflaged reef fish that lives almost exclusively on gorgonian sea fans. It is best known for its tight host specificity and extreme mimicry, making it difficult to spot in the wild. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hippocampus bargibanti; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hippocampus bargibanti.
- [Pyramid Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hemitaurichthys-polylepis): Pyramid Butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis) is a reef butterflyfish that forms schools above steep outer reef slopes and drop-offs. It feeds mainly on plankton in the water column and is more often seen than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hemitaurichthys polylepis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hemitaurichthys polylepis.
- [Queen Angelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/holacanthus-ciliaris): Queen Angelfish is a brilliant reef angelfish of the Caribbean and western Atlantic, best known for its blue body, yellow fins, and dark “crown” patch on the forehead. It browses sponges and algae on shallow coral reefs and is often wary around divers and anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Holacanthus ciliaris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Holacanthus ciliaris.
- [Queen Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-vetula): Queen Parrotfish is a colorful reef grazer of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. It scrapes algae from hard coral and rock with fused beak-like teeth, making it more ecologically important than a target gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus vetula; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scarus vetula.
- [Quillback Rockfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sebastes-maliger): Quillback Rockfish is a deep-bodied Pacific rockfish with a tall, obvious dorsal spine at the front of the fin. It lives on rocky reefs and kelp-covered structure in cool coastal waters and is a slow-growing, vulnerable species in many areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sebastes maliger; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sebastes maliger.
- [Raccoon Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-lunula): Raccoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) is a reef-dwelling marine butterflyfish with a dark facial mask and yellow body. It is not a target game fish; it is valued mainly for aquarium display rather than angling. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon lunula; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon lunula.
- [Rainbow Cale](https://fish-fish.online/fish/heteroscarus-acroptilus): Rainbow Cale (Heteroscarus acroptilus) is a small Australian wrasse found on shallow coastal reefs and seagrass around southern Australia. It is not a major angling species and is usually encountered incidentally rather than targeted. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Heteroscarus acroptilus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Heteroscarus acroptilus.
- [Rainbow Darter](https://fish-fish.online/fish/etheostoma-caeruleum): Rainbow Darter is a small, colorful North American darter that lives in clear, fast streams with gravel, riffles, and runs. Males show bright blue, orange, and red breeding colors; it is not a typical target species for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Etheostoma caeruleum; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Rainbow darter.
- [Rainbow Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-guacamaia): Rainbow Parrotfish is a large West Atlantic reef parrotfish that grazes algae from coral and rocky substrates. Juveniles are often mottled and the species can shift from blue-green to a yellow-orange terminal phase as it matures. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus guacamaia; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scarus guacamaia.
- [Rainbow Trout](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rainbow-trout): A cold-water salmonid recognized by a pink lateral band, dark spots, and active feeding behavior. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03. Sources: Wikimedia Commons: Rainbow Trout Wikimedia Commons image source.
- [Rainbow Trout](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oncorhynchus-mykiss): Rainbow Trout are colorful salmonids native to Pacific drainages of western North America and widely stocked worldwide. They thrive in cool, oxygen-rich streams and lakes, and anadromous forms are known as steelhead. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oncorhynchus mykiss; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Rainbow trout.
- [Razor Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/prionurus-laticlavius): Razor Surgeonfish (Prionurus laticlavius) is a reef-associated surgeonfish of the eastern Pacific, best known for the sharp, detachable blade-like scutes on its tail base. It grazes on algae over rocky reefs and surge zones and is usually seen in schools. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Prionurus laticlavius; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Prionurus laticlavius.
- [Redband Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sparisoma-aurofrenatum): Redband Parrotfish is a Caribbean reef parrotfish noted for a reddish band on the head and a beaklike mouth used to scrape algae from hard bottom. It is common on shallow reefs and seagrass edges, and is not usually targeted as a major game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sparisoma aurofrenatum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sparisoma aurofrenatum.
- [Red-bellied Pacu](https://fish-fish.online/fish/piaractus-brachypomus): Red-bellied Pacu is a South American characin often kept in aquariums and sometimes released into warm waters outside its native range. It is an omnivorous, fruit- and seed-eating fish that can grow large and is occasionally mistaken for piranha despite its blunter teeth. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Piaractus brachypomus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Piaractus brachypomus.
- [Redbelly Piranha](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pygocentrus-nattereri): Redbelly piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri) is a South American freshwater characiform known for its deep body, red belly, and powerful jaws. It schools in warm rivers, floodplains, and lakes, feeding opportunistically on fish, insects, crustaceans, and carrion. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pygocentrus nattereri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pygocentrus nattereri.
- [Redbelly Tilapia](https://fish-fish.online/fish/coptodon-zillii): Redbelly Tilapia is a hardy African cichlid widely introduced far beyond its native range and often found in warm, weedy lowland waters. It is mostly plant-eating but also takes small invertebrates and opportunistically feeds near cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Coptodon zillii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Coptodon zillii.
- [Red-black Triplefin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tripterygion-tripteronotum): Red-black Triplefin is a small coastal triplefin of shallow rocky reefs and tide pools, best known for the male’s dark body and bright red fins. It is not a target angling species and is usually encountered by divers and shore observers rather than anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Tripterygion tripteronotum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Tripterygion tripteronotum.
- [Redbreast Maori Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cheilinus-fasciatus): Redbreast Maori Wrasse (Cheilinus fasciatus) is a reef-associated labrid found on Indo-Pacific coral and rocky reefs. It is colorful, cautious, and not a major target for most anglers; local handling and catch rules may apply. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cheilinus fasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cheilinus fasciatus.
- [Redbreast Sunfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepomis-auritus): Redbreast Sunfish is a colorful southeastern North American sunfish that favors clear, flowing water. It’s a common panfish and readily takes small natural baits and tiny lures near cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepomis auritus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Redbreast sunfish.
- [Red Drum](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sciaenops-ocellatus): Red Drum (Sciaenops ocellatus) is a coastal sciaenid prized by anglers, common in bays, estuaries, and surf zones. It feeds on crabs, shrimp, and baitfish, and larger adults are often protected in many areas as trophy spawners. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sciaenops ocellatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sciaenops ocellatus.
- [Redear Sunfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepomis-microlophus): Redear Sunfish (Lepomis microlophus) is a southeastern North American sunfish widely stocked beyond its native range. It is nicknamed "shellcracker" for its strong pharyngeal teeth used to crush snails, mussels, and other hard-shelled prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepomis microlophus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Redear sunfish.
- [Redfin Bream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/monotaxis-heterodon): Redfin bream (Monotaxis heterodon) is a reef-associated emperor of the Indo-Pacific, often found over clear coastal reefs and lagoon slopes. It feeds on benthic invertebrates and small reef organisms; angling details are limited, so local reef-fishing practices are the best guide. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Monotaxis heterodon; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Monotaxis heterodon.
- [Redfin Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-lunulatus): The Redfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunulatus) is a reef-dwelling butterflyfish of the tropical Indo-Pacific, closely tied to coral-rich lagoons and outer reef slopes. It is not a target angling species and is best appreciated as an aquarium/research fish rather than a game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon lunulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon lunulatus.
- [Redlip Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-rubroviolaceus): Redlip Parrotfish is a large reef-grazing parrotfish of Indo-Pacific coral reefs, noted for a pink to reddish snout and heavy beak-like teeth. It scrapes algae and small invertebrates from hard surfaces and can change sex from female to male. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus rubroviolaceus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scarus rubroviolaceus.
- [Red Lizardfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/synodus-synodus): Red lizardfish (Synodus synodus) is a bottom-dwelling marine predator of sandy and rubble bottoms, often lying partly buried and ambushing small fish and crustaceans. It is generally a bycatch rather than a primary target species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Synodus synodus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Synodus synodus.
- [Red-mouthed Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gobius-cruentatus): Red-mouthed Goby (Gobius cruentatus) is a small marine goby from European and nearby eastern Atlantic shallow waters. It is named for the reddish mouth lining and typically lives close to the seabed in sheltered coastal habitats. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gobius cruentatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gobius cruentatus.
- [Red Porgy](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pagrus-pagrus): Red Porgy (Pagrus pagrus) is a sea bream of temperate Atlantic waters, common on the western North Atlantic shelf and also in parts of the eastern Atlantic/Mediterranean. It feeds near bottom over hard structure and sandy reef edges, and is valued as a table fish where regulations allow. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pagrus pagrus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pagrus pagrus.
- [Red Scorpionfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scorpaena-scrofa): Red Scorpionfish (Scorpaena scrofa) is a venomous reef-and-rock ambush predator of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It sits motionless on hard bottoms and strikes small fish and crustaceans with a large mouth and camouflaged body. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scorpaena scrofa; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scorpaena scrofa.
- [Red Sea Anemonefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amphiprion-bicinctus): The Red Sea Anemonefish (*Amphiprion bicinctus*) is a clownfish native to the Red Sea and western Indian Ocean. It lives in close association with sea anemones and is known for its bold orange coloration and two white vertical bars. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amphiprion bicinctus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amphiprion bicinctus.
- [Red Sea Bannerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/heniochus-intermedius): Red Sea Bannerfish is a schooling coral-reef butterflyfish from the Red Sea and nearby western Indian Ocean. It feeds on zooplankton in midwater above reef slopes and drop-offs, and is common in clear, sheltered reef habitats. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Heniochus intermedius; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Heniochus intermedius.
- [Red Sea Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parupeneus-forsskali): Red Sea Goatfish (Parupeneus forsskali) is a striped Indo-Pacific goatfish common on sandy and rubble bottoms around reefs. It forages with chin barbels for worms, crustaceans, and small benthic invertebrates, and is a modest food fish where allowed. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parupeneus forsskali; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parupeneus forsskali.
- [Red Sea Raccoon Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-fasciatus): The Red Sea Raccoon Butterflyfish is a reef-dwelling butterflyfish found mainly in the Red Sea and adjacent western Indian Ocean. It feeds on coral-associated invertebrates and small benthic prey, and is more of an aquarium reef species than a targeted angling fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon fasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon fasciatus.
- [Red Shiner](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cyprinella-lutrensis): Red Shiner is a small, colorful minnow native to central and southern North America and widely introduced elsewhere. It thrives in warm, often turbid streams and reservoirs, and males develop a bright red or orange body during spawning. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cyprinella lutrensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cyprinella lutrensis.
- [Redshoulder Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/stethojulis-bandanensis): Redshoulder Wrasse (Stethojulis bandanensis) is a small Indo-Pacific reef wrasse that is most often seen over clear coral and rubble bottoms. It is colorful but not a major angling target; reliable species-specific fishing information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Stethojulis bandanensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Stethojulis bandanensis.
- [Redside Shiner](https://fish-fish.online/fish/richardsonius-balteatus): Redside Shiner is a small western North American minnow found in cool, clear streams, rivers, and lake margins. It often shows a rosy to red lateral stripe in breeding fish and feeds on insects, algae, and zooplankton. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Richardsonius balteatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Richardsonius balteatus.
- [Red Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/red-snapper): A reef-associated saltwater target with a red body, spiny dorsal fin, and strong structure-oriented behavior. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03. Sources: Wikimedia Commons: Red Snapper Wikimedia Commons image source.
- [Redspotted Sunfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepomis-miniatus): Redspotted Sunfish (Lepomis miniatus) is a small, colorful sunfish native to the south-central United States. It lives in quiet, warm, vegetated waters and readily feeds on small aquatic invertebrates and insects. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepomis miniatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lepomis miniatus.
- [Red Squirrelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sargocentron-rubrum): Red squirrelfish (Sargocentron rubrum) is a nocturnal reef fish of the Indo-Pacific that has expanded into the eastern Mediterranean. It shelters by day in crevices and emerges at night to hunt small crustaceans and fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sargocentron rubrum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sargocentron rubrum.
- [Redtail Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/redtail-catfish): Redtail Catfish is a giant Amazonian catfish prized by anglers and aquarium keepers. It lives in large tropical rivers and floodplains, growing fast and feeding opportunistically on fish, crustaceans, and carrion. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Phractocephalus hemioliopterus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Redtail catfish.
- [Redtail Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sparisoma-chrysopterum): Redtail Parrotfish is a reef-associated Caribbean parrotfish with adults showing a reddish tail and strong beak-like teeth for scraping algae. It is common on shallow reefs and seagrass edges, but it is not a major target species for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sparisoma chrysopterum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sparisoma chrysopterum.
- [Redtooth Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/odonus-niger): Redtooth triggerfish (Odonus niger) is a reef-associated triggerfish of the Indo-Pacific, often seen in small groups over outer reef slopes and lagoons. It feeds mainly on plankton and tiny crustaceans, making it less targeted by anglers than larger reef fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Odonus niger; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Odonus niger.
- [Reef Stonefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/synanceia-verrucosa): Reef Stonefish is a highly venomous, bottom-dwelling ambush predator of shallow tropical reefs and rubble. It is famous for blending in with rock and coral, and its dorsal spines can deliver a severe, medically urgent sting. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Synanceia verrucosa; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Synanceia verrucosa.
- [Reeftop Pipefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/corythoichthys-haematopterus): Reeftop pipefish is a slender reef-associated pipefish found in shallow tropical Indo-Pacific waters, often hovering among branching corals and seagrass. It is a small, non-target fish rarely taken by anglers, with limited species-specific fishing information. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Corythoichthys haematopterus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Corythoichthys haematopterus.
- [Regal Angelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pygoplites-diacanthus): Regal Angelfish is a brilliantly patterned reef angelfish of the Indo-Pacific, valued in the aquarium trade and usually not a target for angling. It inhabits coral-rich reef slopes and lagoons, feeding mainly on sponges, tunicates, and algae. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pygoplites diacanthus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pygoplites diacanthus.
- [Reticulated Damselfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dascyllus-reticulatus): Reticulated Damselfish (Dascyllus reticulatus) is a small Indo-Pacific reef fish that lives close to coral and other shelter. It is territorial, often stays near branching corals, and feeds mainly on plankton and tiny benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dascyllus reticulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dascyllus reticulatus.
- [Ribbon Eel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rhinomuraena-quaesita): Ribbon eels are slender Indo-Pacific moray eels famous for dramatic color and sex changes: juveniles are black, mature males are blue and yellow, and larger females are yellow. They spend most of their time with only the head protruding from sandy burrows or rubble holes in shallow reefs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rhinomuraena quaesita; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Rhinomuraena quaesita.
- [Ringed Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/omegophora-armilla): Ringed Puffer (Omegophora armilla) is a small, poorly documented pufferfish known from occurrence records rather than extensive life-history studies. Like other puffers, it has a stout body and can inflate when threatened; exact range, habitat, and diet are not well resolved in the literature. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Omegophora armilla; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Omegophora armilla.
- [Ringneck Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parablennius-pilicornis): Ringneck Blenny (Parablennius pilicornis) is a small coastal combtooth blenny of rocky shores and tide pools. It is identified by the pale “ring” behind the eye and the tufted head cirri; it is not a common target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parablennius pilicornis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parablennius pilicornis.
- [Ringtail Cardinalfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ostorhinchus-aureus): Ringtail Cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus aureus) is a small nocturnal reef-associated cardinalfish found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters and widely reported from coral and rocky habitats. It shelters by day and feeds at night on tiny crustaceans and plankton. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ostorhinchus aureus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ostorhinchus aureus.
- [River Chub](https://fish-fish.online/fish/nocomis-micropogon): River Chub is a medium-sized North American minnow found in clear, cool to warm streams with gravel or cobble bottoms. Males build large pebble mound nests in shallow riffles, and the species is an important host fish for many freshwater mussels. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Nocomis micropogon; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Nocomis micropogon.
- [Rivulated Rabbitfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/siganus-rivulatus): Rivulated Rabbitfish (Siganus rivulatus) is a venomous marine herbivore native to the Red Sea and western Indian Ocean, now established in parts of the eastern Mediterranean. It grazes algae on rocky reefs, seagrass edges, and nearshore coastal habitat. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Siganus rivulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Siganus rivulatus.
- [Roach](https://fish-fish.online/fish/roach): Roach is a small cyprinid schooling fish common in slow rivers, canals, lakes, and ponds across Europe and western Asia. It feeds mostly on invertebrates, algae, and detritus, and is a classic coarse-fishing species rather than a major food fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rutilus rutilus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Common roach.
- [Robust Ghostpipefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/solenostomus-cyanopterus): Robust Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus cyanopterus) is a camouflaged, reef-associated relative of seahorses and pipefishes that mimics drifting weeds or crinoids. It is rare and usually encountered hovering motionless in sheltered tropical shallows. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Solenostomus cyanopterus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Solenostomus cyanopterus.
- [Rock Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ambloplites-rupestris): Rock Bass (Ambloplites rupestris) is a small North American sunfish often found around cover in clear to moderately turbid freshwater. It’s a hardy ambush predator that feeds on aquatic insects, crayfish, and minnows, and is a popular panfish for light-tackle anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ambloplites rupestris; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Rock bass.
- [Rock Beauty](https://fish-fish.online/fish/holacanthus-tricolor): Rock Beauty (Holacanthus tricolor) is a reef-dwelling angelfish of the western Atlantic and Caribbean, famous for its bright yellow body, black rear half, and blue-edged fins. It feeds mostly on sponges, algae, and small benthic invertebrates and is usually encountered on coral reefs and rocky reefs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Holacanthus tricolor; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Holacanthus tricolor.
- [Rock Cale](https://fish-fish.online/fish/aplodactylus-lophodon): Rock Cale (Aplodactylus lophodon) is a temperate reef fish of southeastern Australia and Tasmania, where it grazes on algae around rocky reefs and kelp beds. It is not a major target species and is more often encountered by divers or anglers fishing inshore structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Aplodactylus lophodon; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Aplodactylus lophodon.
- [Rock Flathead](https://fish-fish.online/fish/platycephalus-laevigatus): Rock flathead (Platycephalus laevigatus) is an ambush predator of shallow coastal sands and seagrass, common around southern Australia. It lies buried with only eyes and mouth exposed, striking small fish and crustaceans. It is a respected table fish but smaller than some flatheads. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Platycephalus laevigatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Platycephalus laevigatus.
- [Rock Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gobius-paganellus): Rock Goby (Gobius paganellus) is a small marine goby of rocky shores and tide pools across the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It clings to algae-covered rock and feeds on tiny crustaceans, worms, and other benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gobius paganellus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gobius paganellus.
- [Rock Gunnel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pholis-gunnellus): Rock gunnel (Pholis gunnellus) is a slender, eel-like coastal fish of cold North Atlantic and Arctic waters. It lives among algae, kelp, and rocks in the intertidal zone and shallow subtidal, where it hides in crevices and feeds on small invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pholis gunnellus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pholis gunnellus.
- [Rockmover Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/novaculichthys-taeniourus): Rockmover Wrasse is a robust Indo-Pacific reef wrasse known for flipping and moving rubble while foraging. It is colorful but not a common target for anglers; it is more often seen by divers on clear coral reefs and lagoons. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Novaculichthys taeniourus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Novaculichthys taeniourus.
- [Rock-pool Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parablennius-parvicornis): Rock-pool Blenny (Parablennius parvicornis) is a small intertidal blenny that lives among tide pools and rocky shore crevices. It is chiefly an inshore fish rather than a target angling species, and reliable fishery information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parablennius parvicornis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parablennius parvicornis.
- [Rohu](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rohu): Rohu is a large South Asian carp prized for food and pond culture, native to major river systems like the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Indus. It is an herbivorous to omnivorous bottom- and midwater feeder that often schools in rivers, reservoirs, and floodplain waters. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Labeo rohita; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Rohu.
- [Rosy Bitterling](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rhodeus-ocellatus): The rosy bitterling is a small East Asian cyprinid known for the male’s rosy breeding colors and a dark spot at the base of the dorsal fin. It is closely tied to freshwater mussels for spawning and is best known as an aquarium and conservation species rather than a sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rhodeus ocellatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Rhodeus ocellatus.
- [Rosyface Shiner](https://fish-fish.online/fish/notropis-rubellus): Rosyface Shiner (Notropis rubellus) is a small North American minnow found in clear, cool streams and small rivers. Breeding males develop a rosy-red face and fins; outside spawning season it is a subdued silver shiner. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Notropis rubellus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Notropis rubellus.
- [Rosyside Dace](https://fish-fish.online/fish/clinostomus-funduloides): Rosyside Dace is a small southeastern U.S. minnow found in clear, cool, rocky streams. Males develop a rosy to red side stripe and bright breeding colors, especially in spring and early summer. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Clinostomus funduloides; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Clinostomus funduloides.
- [Rough Bullseye](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pempheris-klunzingeri): Rough Bullseye (Pempheris klunzingeri) is a nocturnal reef-associated bullseye commonly found in sheltered tropical waters. It schools in caves and under ledges by day and feeds at night on zooplankton and small drifting prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pempheris klunzingeri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pempheris klunzingeri.
- [Rough Leatherjacket](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scobinichthys-granulatus): Rough Leatherjacket is a small tropical to subtropical filefish-like marine species in Australasian waters, though published fishery information is limited. It is usually encountered over reefs, rubble, and seagrass, and is not a major angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scobinichthys granulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scobinichthys granulatus.
- [Round Batfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/platax-orbicularis): Round Batfish (Platax orbicularis) is a laterally compressed reef fish common in lagoons, bays, and sheltered coastal waters across the Indo-Pacific. Juveniles often mimic dead leaves or debris, while adults school near reefs and mangroves and are mostly planktivorous. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Platax orbicularis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Platax orbicularis.
- [Round Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/neogobius-melanostomus): Round goby is an invasive Eurasian goby now established in many North American and European waters. It lives on hard bottoms in shallow to mid-depth water, often around rocks, riprap, docks, and mussel beds, and aggressively feeds on benthic invertebrates and eggs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Neogobius melanostomus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Round goby.
- [Royal Gramma](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gramma-loreto): Royal Gramma is a small Caribbean reef basslet prized for its vivid purple front half and yellow rear half. It lives close to rocky caves and coral ledges, where it picks small zooplankton from the water column and defends a tight shelter. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gramma loreto; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gramma loreto.
- [Ruddy Bowfin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amia-calva): Ruddy Bowfin is the uncommon reddish color form of the Bowfin, Amia calva, a primitive air-breathing fish of slow waters in eastern North America. It is not a separate species, but the color variant is prized by some anglers and can be mistaken for the typical olive-brown form. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amia calva; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amia calva.
- [Ruffe](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnocephalus-cernua): Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua) is a small Eurasian percid that has invasive populations in parts of North America. It’s a bottom-oriented, schooling fish that feeds heavily on benthic invertebrates and is usually caught as an accidental bycatch rather than a prized gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnocephalus cernua; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnocephalus cernua.
- [Rusty Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parablennius-sanguinolentus): The Rusty Blenny (Parablennius sanguinolentus) is a small coastal blenny of shallow rocky shores and tide pools, often showing reddish-brown mottling. It is mostly of interest to shore anglers and is not a major game species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parablennius sanguinolentus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parablennius sanguinolentus.
- [Rusty Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-ferrugineus): Rusty Parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus) is a reef-associated parrotfish with orange-rust tones and the beak-like mouth typical of the genus. It grazes algae from hard reef surfaces and is most often encountered on coral and rocky reefs in the Indo-Pacific. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus ferrugineus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scarus ferrugineus.
- [Sabre Squirrelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sargocentron-spiniferum): Sabre Squirrelfish is a nocturnal reef fish with a very large eye and long, sharp preopercular spines. It hides by day in caves and crevices and comes out at night to feed on small crustaceans and fishes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sargocentron spiniferum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sargocentron spiniferum.
- [Sacramento Pikeminnow](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ptychocheilus-grandis): Sacramento Pikeminnow is a large native cyprinid of the Sacramento–San Joaquin system and nearby Central Valley rivers. It is an opportunistic predator that can reach impressive size and is often overlooked by anglers despite being a strong fighter. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ptychocheilus grandis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ptychocheilus grandis.
- [Saddle Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-ephippium): The Saddle Butterflyfish is a reef-associated butterflyfish with a bold black “saddle” blotch on the rear upper body and a yellow-white body. It is a coral-reef feeder that mainly picks at small invertebrates and coral polyps. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon ephippium; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon ephippium.
- [Saddled Seabream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oblada-melanurus): Saddled Seabream (`Oblada melanurus`) is a small coastal sparid found in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, often schooling near reefs and seagrass. It’s a common bait-stealer and light-tackle target where present, but not a major game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oblada melanurus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Saddled seabream.
- [Saddle Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thalassoma-duperrey): Saddle wrasse is a colorful reef wrasse of Hawaiian and central Pacific reefs, where juveniles and adults patrol shallow coral rubble and surge zones. It is not a major gamefish, but it is commonly encountered by divers and light-tackle anglers around reefs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thalassoma duperrey; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Thalassoma duperrey.
- [Sailfin Molly](https://fish-fish.online/fish/poecilia-latipinna): Sailfin molly (*Poecilia latipinna*) is a hardy livebearer native to warm coastal waters of the southeastern U.S. and often kept in aquaria. Males develop an oversized sail-like dorsal fin and court females in shallow, vegetated edges. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Poecilia latipinna; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Poecilia latipinna.
- [Sailor's Choice](https://fish-fish.online/fish/haemulon-parra): Sailor's Choice (Haemulon parra) is a small grunts species found on shallow Caribbean and western Atlantic reefs, sand flats, and seagrass edges. It schools during the day and feeds mostly at night on benthic invertebrates, making it a modest bycatch rather than a major gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Haemulon parra; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Haemulon parra.
- [Salema Porgy](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sarpa-salpa): The Salema Porgy (Sarpa salpa) is a coastal sparid common in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, where it grazes on algae and seagrass in shallow rocky and weedy waters. It is edible but can sometimes cause hallucinogenic poisoning after feeding on toxic algae. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sarpa salpa; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Salema porgy.
- [Sand Diver](https://fish-fish.online/fish/synodus-intermedius): Sand Diver (Synodus intermedius) is a slender lizardfish that lies buried in sand with only its eyes exposed, then ambushes small fish and shrimp. It’s a minor bycatch species rather than a target gamefish in most areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Synodus intermedius; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Synodus intermedius.
- [Sand Whiting](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sillago-ciliata): Sand whiting is an inshore sillaginid prized by light-tackle anglers in eastern Australia. It feeds on small benthic invertebrates over sand and surf beaches, estuaries, and tidal flats, often schooling in clear shallow water. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sillago ciliata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sillago ciliata.
- [Scaled Sardine](https://fish-fish.online/fish/harengula-jaguana): Scaled sardine (Harengula jaguana) is a small coastal schooling clupeid found in warm waters of the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. It forms tight surface schools in bays, estuaries, and nearshore waters, and is an important forage fish for larger predators. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Harengula jaguana; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Harengula jaguana.
- [Scalyfin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parma-victoriae): Scalyfin (Parma victoriae) is a small Australian damselfish found in coastal reef habitats. It is best known as a territorial algae grazer; reliable angling information is limited because it is not a standard game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parma victoriae; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parma victoriae.
- [Scalyhead Sculpin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/artedius-harringtoni): Scalyhead Sculpin is a small Pacific coastal sculpin from kelp forests and rocky bottoms, where it hides among algae and rubble. It is mainly an ambush feeder on tiny crustaceans and benthic invertebrates, and is not a common angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Artedius harringtoni; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Artedius harringtoni.
- [Schooling Bannerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/heniochus-diphreutes): Schooling Bannerfish is a reef-associated butterflyfish that often forms loose groups over coral slopes and outer reef drop-offs. It is one of the more schooling heniochus species, with a banner-like dorsal filament and a zebra-striped body. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Heniochus diphreutes; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Heniochus diphreutes.
- [Schoolmaster Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-apodus): Schoolmaster Snapper (Lutjanus apodus) is a Caribbean lutjanid commonly found around reefs, mangroves, and wrecks in shallow coastal waters. It schools when young and is a wary ambush predator that feeds on small fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus apodus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Schoolmaster snapper.
- [Scissortail Chromis](https://fish-fish.online/fish/azurina-atrilobata): Scissortail Chromis is a small reef-associated damselfish with a deeply forked tail and bright blue body accented by a dark tail patch. It is common around tropical eastern Pacific reefs and drop-offs, but it is not a typical sport fish and is rarely targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Azurina atrilobata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Azurina atrilobata.
- [Scissor-tailed Fusilier](https://fish-fish.online/fish/caesio-caerulaurea): Scissor-tailed Fusilier is a schooling Indo-Pacific reef fish with a slim blue body and yellow back. It feeds on zooplankton over clear outer reefs and drop-offs; it is not a common target species for most anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Caesio caerulaurea; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Caesio caerulaurea.
- [Scissortail Sergeant](https://fish-fish.online/fish/abudefduf-sexfasciatus): Scissortail Sergeant is a reef-dwelling damselfish of the Indo-Pacific, common around shallow coral and rocky reefs. It feeds on plankton and tiny benthic invertebrates and is usually more of an observation species than a target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Abudefduf sexfasciatus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Scissortail sergeant.
- [Scrawled Cowfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthostracion-quadricornis): The scrawled cowfish is a boxy reef fish with a rigid armor-like body and prominent hornlike spines. It lives in warm Atlantic waters, including reefs, seagrass, and mangrove edges, and can release a toxin if stressed or handled. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthostracion quadricornis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthostracion quadricornis.
- [Scrawled Filefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/aluterus-scriptus): Scrawled Filefish is a large tropical-to-subtropical filefish of reefs, seagrass beds, and offshore drift lines. It is a slow, deep-bodied grazer that often bites poorly on hooks and is usually taken incidentally rather than targeted. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Aluterus scriptus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Aluterus scriptus.
- [Sea Mullet](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mugil-cephalus): Sea Mullet (`Mugil cephalus`) is a widespread hardier mullet found in estuaries, surf zones, lagoons, and lower rivers. It feeds mainly on algae, detritus, and microinvertebrates, and is a common target for light-tackle anglers and bait fishers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Mugil cephalus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Flathead grey mullet.
- [Sea Sweep](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scorpis-aequipinnis): Sea Sweep (Scorpis aequipinnis) is a schooling coastal fish of temperate to subtropical reefs and rocky shores in the southwest Pacific, especially around eastern Australia and New Zealand. It feeds on plankton and small drifting organisms and is more of a light-tackle bycatch than a primary target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scorpis aequipinnis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scorpis aequipinnis.
- [Semicircle Angelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomacanthus-semicirculatus): Semicircle Angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) is a large Indo-Pacific reef angelfish, often seen singly or in pairs around coral slopes and lagoons. Juveniles look very different from adults, with bold blue-and-white rings that give the species its name. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomacanthus semicirculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomacanthus semicirculatus.
- [Senator Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pictilabrus-laticlavius): Senator Wrasse (Pictilabrus laticlavius) is a temperate eastern Australian wrasse associated with rocky reefs and kelp in shallow coastal waters. Males are brightly patterned and territorial; this species is mostly of interest to divers and bycatch anglers rather than a targeted game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pictilabrus laticlavius; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pictilabrus laticlavius.
- [Sergeant Baker](https://fish-fish.online/fish/latropiscis-purpurissatus): Sergeant Baker (Latropiscis purpurissatus) is a small Australian coastal marine fish, not a common sport target. It is usually taken incidentally by bottom anglers and can be useful as bait for larger predators. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Latropiscis purpurissatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Latropiscis purpurissatus.
- [Shanny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lipophrys-pholis): The shanny (Lipophrys pholis) is a small intertidal blenny found around rocky shores and tide pools in the NE Atlantic. It clings to cover and feeds mainly on small crustaceans, worms, and algae grazed from the rocks. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lipophrys pholis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lipophrys pholis.
- [Sharksucker](https://fish-fish.online/fish/echeneis-naucrates): Sharksucker (Echeneis naucrates) is a pelagic remora found worldwide in tropical and warm temperate seas. It rides sharks, rays, turtles, and boats with a suction disc on its head and is usually encountered more as a hitchhiker than a target fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Echeneis naucrates; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Echeneis naucrates.
- [Sharpbelly](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hemiculter-leucisculus): Sharpbelly (Hemiculter leucisculus) is a small, slender Asian cyprinid widely introduced outside its native range and often recorded in slow freshwater habitats. It feeds opportunistically near the surface and midwater, and can become abundant in invaded systems. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hemiculter leucisculus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hemiculter leucisculus.
- [Sharpsnout Seabream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/diplodus-puntazzo): Sharpsnout Seabream is a coastal sparid that grazes on seagrass and algae and also eats small invertebrates. It is valued more as a table fish and bycatch than a primary game species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Diplodus puntazzo; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Diplodus puntazzo.
- [Sharptail Eel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/myrichthys-breviceps): The Sharptail Eel (Myrichthys breviceps) is a snake eel from shallow tropical marine habitats, often hidden in sand or rubble with only the head exposed. It is not a common target for anglers, and published life-history and fishing guidance are limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Myrichthys breviceps; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Myrichthys breviceps.
- [Sharptooth Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/clarias-gariepinus): Sharptooth Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is a hardy African air-breathing catfish now widely introduced outside its native range. It inhabits warm, often muddy waters and can survive low oxygen by gulping air. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Clarias gariepinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Clarias gariepinus.
- [Shaw's Cowfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/aracana-aurita): Shaw's Cowfish (`Aracana aurita`) is a small Australian boxfish/cowfish with a rigid bony carapace and bold spotted patterning. It is not a common angling target; most records are from temperate coastal reefs and sandy areas in southern Australia. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Aracana aurita; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Aracana aurita.
- [Sheepshead](https://fish-fish.online/fish/archosargus-probatocephalus): Sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus) is a coastal sparid found around jetties, bridges, oyster bars, piers, and mangrove edges. Its human-like teeth and strong jaws let it crush barnacles, oysters, and crabs, making it a difficult but popular inshore target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Archosargus probatocephalus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Archosargus probatocephalus.
- [Sheepshead Minnow](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cyprinodon-variegatus): Sheepshead Minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) is a small, hardy killifish of shallow coastal waters, commonly in marshes, tidal creeks, and salt ponds. It feeds on algae, detritus, tiny crustaceans, and insect larvae, and is more often used as bait or lab fish than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cyprinodon variegatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cyprinodon variegatus.
- [Shiner Surfperch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cymatogaster-aggregata): Shiner Surfperch is a small, silvery surfperch of the northeast Pacific, common in calm bays, eelgrass beds, and surf-zone edges. It is a live-bearing fish that feeds on small crustaceans and worms and is often encountered in schools. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cymatogaster aggregata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cymatogaster aggregata.
- [Short-finned Eel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/anguilla-australis): Short-finned Eel (Anguilla australis) is a catadromous eel found in rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters of southeastern Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. It grows in freshwater/brackish systems and migrates to the ocean to spawn. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Anguilla australis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Anguilla australis.
- [Shorthead Redhorse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/moxostoma-macrolepidotum): Shorthead Redhorse is a large North American sucker that feeds on bottom invertebrates and algae in clear to moderately turbid rivers. It is often abundant where riffles and runs have firm gravel, sand, or cobble bottoms and is usually a bycatch rather than a target game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Moxostoma macrolepidotum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Moxostoma macrolepidotum.
- [Shorthead Seahorse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hippocampus-breviceps): The Shorthead Seahorse (Hippocampus breviceps) is a small, bottom-dwelling seahorse from southern Australian coastal waters. It clings to seagrass and other shelter with its tail, feeding by sucking in tiny crustaceans and plankton. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hippocampus breviceps; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hippocampus breviceps.
- [Shorthorn Sculpin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/myoxocephalus-scorpius): Shorthorn Sculpin (Myoxocephalus scorpius) is a cold-water marine sculpin of the North Atlantic and adjacent Arctic waters. It’s a bottom-dwelling ambush predator with a heavy head, two short occipital spines, and broad pectoral fins. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Myoxocephalus scorpius; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Myoxocephalus scorpius.
- [Shortnose Gar](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepisosteus-platostomus): Shortnose Gar is a long-bodied freshwater predator native to central North America. It favors warm, slow waters and ambushes small fish with its narrow snout and sharp teeth. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepisosteus platostomus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lepisosteus platostomus.
- [Short-snouted Seahorse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hippocampus-hippocampus): The short-snouted seahorse is a small, armored seahorse of eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean coastal waters. It is usually seen clinging to vegetation or structure with its prehensile tail and feeds by suction on tiny crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hippocampus hippocampus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hippocampus hippocampus.
- [Shuttles Hoppfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/periophthalmus-modestus): Shuttles hoppfish (Periophthalmus modestus) is a mudskipper-like goby of East Asian mudflats and mangroves that spends much of its time out of water. It’s not a common game fish; most encounters are by hand, trap, or as bycatch in shallow intertidal habitats. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Periophthalmus modestus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Periophthalmus modestus.
- [Siamese Fighting Fish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/betta-splendens): Siamese Fighting Fish (Betta splendens) is a small labyrinth fish native to shallow waters of the lower Mekong basin in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. It is best known for aggressive territorial behavior and the long-finned males seen in the aquarium trade. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Betta splendens; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Betta splendens.
- [Silver Bream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/blicca-bjoerkna): Silver bream (Blicca bjoerkna) is a small cyprinid of slow rivers, canals, lakes and backwaters across much of Europe and western Asia. It feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates and plant material, and is usually a modest-sized coarse fish rather than a prime sport species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Blicca bjoerkna; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Blicca bjoerkna.
- [Silver Carp](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hypophthalmichthys-molitrix): Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) is a large invasive filter-feeding carp native to eastern Asia and now established in many warm rivers, reservoirs, and floodplain waters worldwide. It feeds on plankton, jumps violently when disturbed, and is often more of a nuisance than a targeted sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hypophthalmichthys molitrix; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hypophthalmichthys molitrix.
- [Silver Drummer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/kyphosus-sydneyanus): Silver Drummer (Kyphosus sydneyanus) is a large coastal herbivore of temperate southern Australian waters, often grazing on kelp, algae, and seaweed around reefs. It is a strong, wary fish more often taken incidentally than targeted, and the scientific literature and angling use are sometimes confused with other drummer/blackfish species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Kyphosus sydneyanus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Kyphosus sydneyanus.
- [Silver Jenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/eucinostomus-gula): Silver Jenny (Eucinostomus gula) is a small mojarralike fish of warm coastal waters, often found in shallow bays and estuaries. It feeds on tiny benthic invertebrates and is more of a bycatch than a targeted game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Eucinostomus gula; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Eucinostomus gula.
- [Silver Perch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bairdiella-chrysoura): Silver perch (Bairdiella chrysoura) is a small sciaenid of estuaries and nearshore bays on the western Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It feeds on worms, small crustaceans, and tiny fishes, and often forms schools over soft bottoms. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Bairdiella chrysoura; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Bairdiella chrysoura.
- [Silver Sweep](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scorpis-lineolata): Silver Sweep (`Scorpis lineolata`) is a small schooling seabream-like fish from temperate coastal reefs in the southwest Pacific, especially around southern Australia and nearby islands. It’s not a major game species, but it can be taken by light tackle when schools are feeding in midwater over structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scorpis lineolata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scorpis lineolata.
- [Silver Trevally](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pseudocaranx-georgianus): Silver trevally is a schooling carangid found mostly in temperate coastal waters, bays, reefs, and around jetties and wrecks. It feeds on small fish, squid, crustaceans, and worms, and is a popular light-tackle target where it is common. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pseudocaranx georgianus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pseudocaranx georgianus.
- [Sixband Angelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomacanthus-sexstriatus): The Sixband Angelfish (Pomacanthus sexstriatus) is a large reef angelfish of the Indo-Pacific, best known from coral-rich drop-offs and outer reef slopes. Adults show bold vertical banding and are more often seen browsing than actively schooling; reliable sportfishing information is limited because it is not a common target species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomacanthus sexstriatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomacanthus sexstriatus.
- [Sixband Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-frenatus): The Sixband Parrotfish (Scarus frenatus) is a reef-dwelling herbivorous parrotfish of the Indo-Pacific. It grazes on algae and dead coral surfaces, helping shape reef flats and lagoon reefs; it is usually more valuable as a reef species than a target angling fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus frenatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scarus frenatus.
- [Sixbar Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thalassoma-hardwicke): Sixbar Wrasse is a colorful reef wrasse of the Indo-Pacific, common on shallow coral and rocky reefs. Males show bold blue-green bars and yellow to orange tones; it is active, quick, and usually encountered in small harems or loose groups. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thalassoma hardwicke; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Thalassoma hardwicke.
- [Sixspine Leatherjacket](https://fish-fish.online/fish/meuschenia-freycineti): Sixspine Leatherjacket (Meuschenia freycineti) is an Australian leatherjacket of temperate coastal reefs and seagrass beds. It is a small, laterally compressed filefish with rough skin and six stout dorsal spines. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Meuschenia freycineti; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Meuschenia freycineti.
- [Slender Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gobius-geniporus): The Slender Goby (Gobius geniporus) is a small marine goby of shallow coastal waters, but reliable species-specific natural history and angling information are limited in the literature. It is best treated as a non-target fish rather than a game species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gobius geniporus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gobius geniporus.
- [Slender Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/anyperodon-leucogrammicus): The Slender Grouper (Anyperodon leucogrammicus) is a coral-reef-associated serranid from the Indo-Pacific, often encountered over reef slopes and lagoons. It is a solitary ambush predator with a very elongated body and juvenile color patterns that differ from adults. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Anyperodon leucogrammicus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Anyperodon leucogrammicus.
- [Slender Lizardfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/saurida-gracilis): Slender Lizardfish (Saurida gracilis) is a small, elongate marine lizardfish found on tropical Indo-Pacific sandy bottoms. It is a cryptic ambush predator and is not a major game fish, but it may take small natural baits. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Saurida gracilis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Saurida gracilis.
- [Slingjaw Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/epibulus-insidiator): The Slingjaw Wrasse is a reef-associated Indo-Pacific wrasse known for its protrusible jaws that can shoot forward to snatch prey. It is an agile, wary predator of small fishes and crustaceans, most often seen around coral heads and outer reef slopes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Epibulus insidiator; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Epibulus insidiator.
- [Slippery Dick](https://fish-fish.online/fish/halichoeres-bivittatus): Slippery Dick (Halichoeres bivittatus) is a small Caribbean and western Atlantic wrasse common on reefs, seagrass beds, and sand-rubble edges. Males are bright green with yellow lines, while juveniles and females are browner with a distinctive black tail spot. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Halichoeres bivittatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Halichoeres bivittatus.
- [Smallmouth Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/micropterus-dolomieu): Smallmouth Bass is a bronzeback black bass native to clear, cool, rocky waters of eastern and central North America and widely introduced elsewhere. It is a hard-fighting, sight- and vibration-feeding predator that often holds near current breaks and structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Micropterus dolomieu; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Smallmouth bass.
- [Smallmouth Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/smallmouth-bass): Smallmouth Bass is a hard-fighting freshwater black bass native to clear, cool waters of eastern and central North America. It favors rocky structure and is a prized sport fish that often feeds aggressively on baitfish, crayfish, and aquatic insects. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Micropterus dolomieu; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Smallmouth bass.
- [Smallmouth Buffalo](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ictiobus-bubalus): Smallmouth Buffalo is a large North American sucker native to the Mississippi, Missouri, and Red River basins. It feeds mostly by sucking up plankton, detritus, and small invertebrates from open water and slow currents, and is usually targeted accidentally or as a rough-fish challenge. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ictiobus bubalus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ictiobus bubalus.
- [Small Red Scorpionfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scorpaena-notata): Small Red Scorpionfish (Scorpaena notata) is a venomous, bottom-dwelling scorpionfish of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It hides on rocky and sandy seabeds in shallow to moderate depths and takes small fish and crustaceans as ambush prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scorpaena notata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scorpaena notata.
- [Smallscale Scorpionfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scorpaenopsis-oxycephala): Smallscale Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) is a venomous, reef-associated ambush predator common in the Indo-Pacific. It lies motionless on rubble and coral, relying on camouflage to strike small fishes and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scorpaenopsis oxycephala; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scorpaenopsis oxycephala.
- [Smallspotted Dart](https://fish-fish.online/fish/trachinotus-baillonii): Smallspotted Dart (Trachinotus baillonii) is a fast-swimming carangid of tropical Indo-Pacific reefs, lagoons, and surf zones. It is a schooling predator that feeds on small fishes, crustaceans, and other invertebrates around shallow coastal structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Trachinotus baillonii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Trachinotus baillonii.
- [Small Triplefin Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tripterygion-melanurus): Small Triplefin Blenny (Tripterygion melanurus) is a tiny reef fish of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean region, typically found among shallow rocks and algae. It is not a target sport fish; records are sparse, so angling information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Tripterygion melanurus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Tripterygion melanurus.
- [Smoothhead Sculpin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/artedius-lateralis): Smoothhead Sculpin (Artedius lateralis) is a small Pacific nearshore sculpin of cool waters, commonly found on rocky or mixed bottoms and often overlooked by anglers. It is not a major game species, but it will take small baits near structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Artedius lateralis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Artedius lateralis.
- [Smooth Toadfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tetractenos-glaber): Smooth Toadfish (Tetractenos glaber) is a small puffing toadfish from Australian estuaries and sheltered coastal waters. It is not a target gamefish and is best known for its stout body, tiny mouth, and strong toxin risk if eaten. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Tetractenos glaber; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Tetractenos glaber.
- [Smooth Trunkfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lactophrys-triqueter): Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter) is a small, boxy Caribbean and western Atlantic trunkfish found over reefs, seagrass, sand, and mangroves. It feeds on benthic invertebrates and uses its rigid body and tail-fin propulsion for slow, precise swimming. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lactophrys triqueter; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lactophrys triqueter.
- [Snakeskin Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/eupetrichthys-angustipes): Snakeskin Wrasse (*Eupetrichthys angustipes*) is a little-known western Pacific wrasse associated with reef and coastal habitats. It is slender and elongate, with a snakeskin-like pattern that gives the species its common name; reliable angling information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Eupetrichthys angustipes; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Eupetrichthys angustipes.
- [Snowflake Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/echidna-nebulosa): Snowflake Moray (Echidna nebulosa) is a reef-dwelling moray eel of the Indo-Pacific and aquarium trade, often seen peering from crevices by day. It has blunt molar-like teeth for crushing crustaceans, so it is not a typical sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Echidna nebulosa; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Echidna nebulosa.
- [Sockeye Salmon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sockeye-salmon): Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) is a North Pacific salmon that spawns in freshwater lakes and rivers, then grows to sea in the ocean before returning to natal waters. Its adults are prized as food fish and are strongly associated with bright red spawning colors and green heads. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oncorhynchus nerka; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Sockeye salmon.
- [Sockeye Salmon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oncorhynchus-nerka): Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) are an anadromous Pacific salmon that spend most of their lives in the ocean and return to their natal freshwater systems to spawn. They are famous for their bright red body and green head during spawning, and juveniles also form landlocked kokanee populations. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oncorhynchus nerka; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Oncorhynchus nerka.
- [Sohal Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-sohal): Sohal Surgeonfish is a bold, territorial reef fish from the Red Sea and western Arabian/Persian Gulf region. It grazes algae on shallow coral reefs and is not a typical angling target; it is prized more in aquaria than for food. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus sohal; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus sohal.
- [South Australian Cobbler](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnapistes-marmoratus): South Australian Cobbler (Gymnapistes marmoratus) is a venomous stonefish relative endemic to southern Australia. It lives on shallow coastal reefs, seagrass, and sandy bottoms, where it hides motionless and ambushes small fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnapistes marmoratus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnapistes marmoratus.
- [Southern Blue Devil](https://fish-fish.online/fish/paraplesiops-meleagris): Southern Blue Devil (`Paraplesiops meleagris`) is a striking Australian reef fish with a deep blue body marked by pale spots and blotches. It is a benthic, cave- and reef-associated species that is usually seen alone or in pairs and is not a common angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Paraplesiops meleagris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Paraplesiops meleagris.
- [Southern Flounder](https://fish-fish.online/fish/paralichthys-lethostigma): Southern Flounder is a left-eyed flatfish common in shallow coastal waters of the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. It lies buried in sand or mud, ambushing small fish and shrimp; it is a popular inshore target where regulations often limit harvest. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Paralichthys lethostigma; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Paralichthys lethostigma.
- [Southern Kingfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/menticirrhus-americanus): Southern Kingfish (Menticirrhus americanus) is a nearshore marine drum found on sandy beaches, surf zones, and estuarine mouths from the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. It feeds on benthic invertebrates and small fishes, and is a common light-tackle surf target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Menticirrhus americanus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Menticirrhus americanus.
- [Southern Maori Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ophthalmolepis-lineolata): The Southern Maori Wrasse (Ophthalmolepis lineolata) is a colorful temperate reef wrasse of southern Australia, common on shallow rocky reefs and kelp beds. It is a strong, curious biter that feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates and is often encountered by spearfishers and rock anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ophthalmolepis lineolata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ophthalmolepis lineolata.
- [Southern Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sphoeroides-nephelus): Southern Puffer (Sphoeroides nephelus) is a small Atlantic and Gulf pufferfish found mainly in shallow coastal waters. It inflates when threatened and has the strong beak-like teeth typical of puffers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sphoeroides nephelus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sphoeroides nephelus.
- [Southern Pygmy Leatherjacket](https://fish-fish.online/fish/brachaluteres-jacksonianus): Southern Pygmy Leatherjacket (Brachaluteres jacksonianus) is a tiny temperate marine leatherjacket from southern Australia. It’s seldom targeted by anglers and is best treated as a small reef-associated fish rather than a game species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Brachaluteres jacksonianus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Brachaluteres jacksonianus.
- [Southern Redbelly Dace](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chrosomus-erythrogaster): Southern Redbelly Dace is a small North American minnow found in cool, clear headwaters and spring-fed creeks. Males develop a vivid red belly and often spawning tubercles; it is mostly of interest to bait collectors and naturalists rather than as a target game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chrosomus erythrogaster; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chrosomus erythrogaster.
- [South Seas Demoiselle](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chrysiptera-taupou): South Seas Demoiselle (`Chrysiptera taupou`) is a small, vivid damselfish of western Pacific coral reefs. It lives in shallow lagoon and reef habitats, often in loose groups near coral and rubble. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chrysiptera taupou; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chrysiptera taupou.
- [Spangled Emperor](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lethrinus-nebulosus): Spangled Emperor (Lethrinus nebulosus) is a reef-associated emperor found across the Indo-West Pacific on coastal reefs, lagoons, and sandy bottoms near structure. It is an opportunistic predator of crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish and is a valued table fish in parts of its range. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lethrinus nebulosus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lethrinus nebulosus.
- [Spanish Flag Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-carponotatus): Spanish Flag Snapper (Lutjanus carponotatus) is a small Indo-Pacific snapper associated with reefs and rubble. It feeds mostly on crustaceans and small fish, and is a light-tackle target where present. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus carponotatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus carponotatus.
- [Spanish Hogfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bodianus-rufus): Spanish Hogfish (Bodianus rufus) is a colorful western Atlantic wrasse found on coral and rocky reefs, especially around patch reefs and drop-offs. It probes crevices for crustaceans, mollusks, and worms, and adults are often seen alone or in small groups. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Bodianus rufus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Bodianus rufus.
- [Speckled Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-citrinellus): The Speckled Butterflyfish is a small Indo-Pacific coral-reef butterflyfish with a yellow body and dense dark spotting. It usually feeds on coral polyps and small benthic invertebrates, and is most often seen in shallow reef habitat. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon citrinellus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon citrinellus.
- [Speckled Dace](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rhinichthys-osculus): Speckled Dace is a small western North American minnow with many local forms. It lives in clear, shallow streams and spring-fed waters, where it forages on tiny aquatic insects and algae. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rhinichthys osculus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Rhinichthys osculus.
- [Speckled Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomacentrus-bankanensis): Speckled Damsel (Pomacentrus bankanensis) is a small Indo-Pacific reef damselfish with a blue to brown body marked by numerous pale spots. It lives close to coral and rubble and is usually seen in small groups, darting back into cover when disturbed. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomacentrus bankanensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomacentrus bankanensis.
- [Speckled Sanddab](https://fish-fish.online/fish/citharichthys-stigmaeus): Speckled sanddab is a small Pacific left-eyed flatfish found on sandy bottoms from shallow coastal waters to the continental shelf. It is a minor bycatch rather than a targeted game fish, but it can be taken on small bait rigs or jigs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Citharichthys stigmaeus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Citharichthys stigmaeus.
- [Sphinx Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/aidablennius-sphynx): Sphinx Blenny (`Aidablennius sphynx`) is a small blenniid of rocky shores and shallow coastal reefs, often hiding in crevices and tide pools. It is not a common angling target; most interest is from observation rather than capture. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Aidablennius sphynx; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Aidablennius sphynx.
- [Spiny Chromis](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthochromis-polyacanthus): Spiny Chromis is an Indo-Pacific damselfish that lives closely associated with coral reefs, especially lagoon and seaward-reef areas. It is notable for lacking a pelagic larval stage; young stay with their parents, and the species is more of an aquarium/reef fish than a target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthochromis polyacanthus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthochromis polyacanthus.
- [Spinyhead Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthemblemaria-spinosa): The Spinyhead Blenny is a tiny reef-dwelling blenny of the western Atlantic and Caribbean, famous for living head-first in holes and tube-like crevices. It is not a typical angling target and is best observed rather than fished. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthemblemaria spinosa; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthemblemaria spinosa.
- [Spiny Seahorse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hippocampus-histrix): The Spiny Seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) is a slender Indo-Pacific seahorse with a heavily spined body and long snout. It lives camouflaged among seagrass, algae, and coral rubble; reliable sport-angling value is minimal and it is rarely targeted. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hippocampus histrix; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hippocampus histrix.
- [Spinytail Leatherjacket](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthaluteres-brownii): Spinytail Leatherjacket (Acanthaluteres brownii) is a small temperate sea leatherjacket from southern Australia, best known for its rough skin and very spiny tail region. It lives near reefs and seagrass beds and is not generally targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthaluteres brownii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthaluteres brownii.
- [Spot Croaker](https://fish-fish.online/fish/leiostomus-xanthurus): Spot Croaker is a small Atlantic croaker of estuaries and nearshore coastal waters, named for the black spot behind each gill cover. It is a popular baitfish and panfish, often schooling over sandy or muddy bottoms in warm months. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Leiostomus xanthurus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Leiostomus xanthurus.
- [Spotfin Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-ocellatus): Spotfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon ocellatus) is a reef-associated butterflyfish found in the western Atlantic, especially the Caribbean and Florida. It feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates and coral-associated organisms, and is more often observed by divers than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon ocellatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon ocellatus.
- [Spotfin Shiner](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cyprinella-spiloptera): The spotfin shiner is a small North American minnow found in clear to moderately turbid streams and rivers, often over sand, gravel, or riffles. Males develop a dark spot on the dorsal fin and can show blue-green sheen during spawning. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cyprinella spiloptera; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cyprinella spiloptera.
- [Spotfin Squirrelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/neoniphon-sammara): Spotfin Squirrelfish (Neoniphon sammara) is a reef-associated nocturnal squirrelfish of the Indo-Pacific and Red Sea, widely reported from coral and rocky reefs. It hides by day and feeds at night on small fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Neoniphon sammara; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Neoniphon sammara.
- [Spotted Archerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/toxotes-chatareus): Spotted Archerfish is a brackish-water archerfish of estuaries, mangroves, and lower river reaches in tropical Asia and northern Australia. It is famous for knocking insects off overhanging vegetation with water jets, then striking prey at the surface. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Toxotes chatareus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Toxotes chatareus.
- [Spotted Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/micropterus-punctulatus): Spotted Bass is a black bass native to the southeastern United States, now widely introduced elsewhere. It favors clear to moderately turbid water and often overlaps with largemouth and smallmouth bass, but usually stays more offshore or current-oriented than largemouths. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Micropterus punctulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Micropterus punctulatus.
- [Spotted Boxfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ostracion-meleagris): Spotted Boxfish (Ostracion meleagris) is a reef-associated tropical boxfish best known for its rigid, box-shaped body and spotted patterning. Males and females look very different, and the species is more of an aquarium fish than a target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ostracion meleagris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ostracion meleagris.
- [Spotted Drum](https://fish-fish.online/fish/eques-punctatus): Spotted Drum (Eques punctatus) is a small, bottom-associated marine fish of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. It is recognizable by its mottled pattern and elongated dorsal fin, and is more often noted by divers than targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Eques punctatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Eques punctatus.
- [Spotted Gar](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepisosteus-oculatus): Spotted Gar is a long, narrow North American gar with a spotted body and sharp tooth-filled snout. It lives in slow, shallow freshwater and is an ambush predator that often lurks among weeds and submerged cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepisosteus oculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lepisosteus oculatus.
- [Spotted Garden Eel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/heteroconger-hassi): Spotted Garden Eel is a burrow-dwelling reef eel that lives in loose colonies with only the head and upper body exposed. It is not a target sport fish; its distinctive spotted pattern and shy retreating behavior make it a reef-viewing species rather than an angling species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Heteroconger hassi; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Heteroconger hassi.
- [Spotted Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pseudupeneus-maculatus): Spotted Goatfish is a small tropical marine goatfish found on sandy bottoms and reefs. It forages with chin barbels for crustaceans, worms, and other benthic prey, and is often seen moving in small groups along the seabed. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pseudupeneus maculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pseudupeneus maculatus.
- [Spotted Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnothorax-moringa): The spotted moray is a tropical western Atlantic eel with a brown body densely covered in small pale spots. It lives in reefs and rocky areas, mostly hiding by day and hunting at night. It is not a typical target species and can bite if handled. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnothorax moringa; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnothorax moringa.
- [Spotted Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cetoscarus-ocellatus): The Spotted Parrotfish (Cetoscarus ocellatus) is a reef-dwelling parrotfish of the Indo-Pacific, often seen grazing on coral and algae around shallow tropical reefs. It is not a typical target for anglers and is more important ecologically than as a sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cetoscarus ocellatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cetoscarus ocellatus.
- [Spotted Porcupinefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/diodon-hystrix): The spotted porcupinefish is a large, slow-moving reef fish that inflates when threatened and is covered in stout spines. It is most often encountered around coral reefs, lagoons, and rocky areas in warm seas worldwide. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Diodon hystrix; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Spot-fin porcupinefish.
- [Spotted Sand Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/paralabrax-maculatofasciatus): Spotted Sand Bass is a California–Baja Pacific kelp-and-surf-zone bass that lives over sandy bottoms near structure. It’s a popular light-tackle game fish, often taken around jetties, eelgrass edges, bays, and harbors. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Paralabrax maculatofasciatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Paralabrax maculatofasciatus.
- [Spotted Sandperch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parapercis-hexophtalma): Spotted Sandperch (Parapercis hexophtalma) is a small Indo-Pacific sandperch associated with sandy and rubble bottoms on shallow reefs. It lies in wait on the substrate and strikes small crustaceans and fish; it is not a major game species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parapercis hexophtalma; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parapercis hexophtalma.
- [Spotted Scat](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scatophagus-argus): Spotted scat is a silvery, deep-bodied estuarine fish marked by dark spots and strong adaptability to fresh, brackish, and coastal waters. It is not a major sport fish in most areas, but it can be taken on small baits and lures around mangroves, tides, and river mouths. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scatophagus argus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scatophagus argus.
- [Spotted Scorpionfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scorpaena-plumieri): The Spotted Scorpionfish is a venomous, bottom-dwelling reef ambush predator found in warm coastal waters. It relies on camouflage and a sudden strike to take small fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scorpaena plumieri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scorpaena plumieri.
- [Spotted Seatrout](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cynoscion-nebulosus): Spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus) is a coastal drum found in bays, estuaries, and seagrass flats, not a true trout. It’s a popular light-tackle gamefish that ambushes baitfish and shrimp in warm, shallow water. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cynoscion nebulosus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cynoscion nebulosus.
- [Spotted Sunfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepomis-punctatus): Spotted Sunfish is a small North American sunfish found mainly in slow, vegetated freshwater systems of the Southeast. It feeds on small invertebrates and is often overlooked by anglers, but will readily bite tiny offerings. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepomis punctatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lepomis punctatus.
- [Spotted Tilapia](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pelmatolapia-mariae): Spotted Tilapia (Pelmatolapia mariae) is a hardy African cichlid widely introduced outside its native range and often established in warm freshwater canals, ponds, and slow rivers. It is a nest-building omnivore that can be caught on small natural baits and light tackle where populations are legal to target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pelmatolapia mariae; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pelmatolapia mariae.
- [Spotted Trunkfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lactophrys-bicaudalis): Spotted Trunkfish is a small, boxy tropical marine fish with a hard carapace and scattered white spots. It lives on reefs and seagrass beds, foraging slowly over sand and coral for small invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lactophrys bicaudalis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lactophrys bicaudalis.
- [Spotty](https://fish-fish.online/fish/notolabrus-celidotus): Spotty (Notolabrus celidotus) is a New Zealand wrasse common on rocky reefs, kelp beds, and sheltered harbors. It is a curious, active feeder that readily takes small baits, making it a popular inshore target for light tackle. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Notolabrus celidotus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Notolabrus celidotus.
- [Squaretail Mullet](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ellochelon-vaigiensis): Squaretail Mullet (Ellochelon vaigiensis) is a coastal mullet of estuaries, mangroves, and shallow inshore waters across the Indo-Pacific. It is an occasional food and bait fish more than a targeted sport species, often schooling and feeding on detritus and algae. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ellochelon vaigiensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ellochelon vaigiensis.
- [Squirrelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/holocentrus-adscensionis): The squirrelfish (Holocentrus adscensionis) is a nocturnal reef fish from the western Atlantic and Caribbean. It hides by day in caves and crevices, then feeds at night on small crustaceans and fishes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Holocentrus adscensionis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Holocentrus adscensionis.
- [Staghorn Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amblyglyphidodon-curacao): Staghorn Damsel is a small Indo-Pacific damselfish closely associated with branching coral heads, especially staghorn corals. It is a reef-dwelling planktivore and is rarely targeted by anglers, though it may take tiny baits or micro-lures near coral cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amblyglyphidodon curacao; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amblyglyphidodon curacao.
- [Star-eye Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/calotomus-carolinus): Star-eye Parrotfish (Calotomus carolinus) is a reef-associated parrotfish of the Indo-Pacific that grazes algae on coral and rocky substrates. It is more often seen than targeted; local regulations may restrict harvest in some areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Calotomus carolinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Calotomus carolinus.
- [Starry Flounder](https://fish-fish.online/fish/platichthys-stellatus): Starry flounder is a left-eyed flatfish of cool North Pacific coastal waters, often mottled brown with white spotting and orange-tinted fins. It feeds on bottom invertebrates and small fish in estuaries, bays, and nearshore mud or sand flats. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Platichthys stellatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Platichthys stellatus.
- [Starry Grouper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/epinephelus-labriformis): Starry grouper is a reef-associated serranid from the eastern Pacific, often seen on rocky bottoms and coral reefs from shallow water to moderate depths. It is an ambush predator that takes small fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Epinephelus labriformis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Epinephelus labriformis.
- [Starry Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/arothron-stellatus): The Starry Puffer is a large tropical marine pufferfish with a pale body covered in dark spots and a small mouth fused into a beak. It inhabits lagoons, reef flats, and seaward reefs across the Indo-Pacific; all tissues are highly toxic and it is not a target food fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Arothron stellatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Arothron stellatus.
- [Steephead Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chlorurus-microrhinos): Steephead Parrotfish (Chlorurus microrhinos) is a large Indo-Pacific reef parrotfish known for its steep forehead in terminal males and strong beak-like teeth. It grazes hard on reef surfaces and rubble, helping create sand from coral and algae. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chlorurus microrhinos; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chlorurus microrhinos.
- [Stocky Hawkfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cirrhitus-pinnulatus): Stocky Hawkfish (Cirrhitus pinnulatus) is a reef-associated perch-like fish found on shallow coral and rocky reefs in the Indo-Pacific. It perches on coral heads and branches, darting out to seize small crustaceans and fishes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cirrhitus pinnulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cirrhitus pinnulatus.
- [Stonecat](https://fish-fish.online/fish/noturus-flavus): Stonecat (Noturus flavus) is a small native North American madtom, a nocturnal catfish that hides by day under rocks and logs in flowing streams and rivers. It’s known for a stout body, broad head, and venomous pectoral and dorsal fin spines. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Noturus flavus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Noturus flavus.
- [Stone Loach](https://fish-fish.online/fish/barbatula-barbatula): Stone loach (Barbatula barbatula) is a small, bottom-dwelling Eurasian loach of clear, cool streams and rivers. It hides under stones by day and feeds mostly at night on aquatic invertebrates and small benthic prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Barbatula barbatula; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Barbatula barbatula.
- [Stone Scorpionfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scorpaena-mystes): Stone Scorpionfish (Scorpaena mystes) is a bottom-dwelling scorpionfish that uses camouflage to ambush prey around rocky reef structure. It is poorly known in many areas, so local size limits and handling rules may vary. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scorpaena mystes; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scorpaena mystes.
- [Stoplight Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sparisoma-viride): Stoplight Parrotfish is a Caribbean reef fish that shifts color and sex with age, with mature males showing vivid blue-green and reddish markings. It grazes algae from coral and rock, helping control reef overgrowth. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sparisoma viride; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Stoplight parrotfish.
- [Streaked Prochilod](https://fish-fish.online/fish/prochilodus-lineatus): Streaked Prochilod (Prochilodus lineatus) is a South American characin-like migratory fish that forms large schools and is important in river fisheries. It is a detritivore-grazer, often abundant in big lowland river systems and floodplains. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Prochilodus lineatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Prochilodus lineatus.
- [Striate Anglerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/antennarius-striatus): Striate Anglerfish (Antennarius striatus) is a small, highly camouflaged frogfish found on tropical to subtropical reefs and soft bottoms. It is an ambush predator with a lure-like first dorsal spine and is rarely targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Antennarius striatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Antennarius striatus.
- [Striped Barracuda](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sphyraena-obtusata): Striped Barracuda (Sphyraena obtusata) is a slender coastal barracuda of the Indo-Pacific, with records from warm nearshore waters around reefs, lagoons, and bays. It is a small to medium, fast-moving predator that hunts fish and crustaceans in loose groups or singly. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sphyraena obtusata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sphyraena obtusata.
- [Striped Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/morone-saxatilis): Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) is a large, highly migratory temperate bass native to Atlantic drainages and widely stocked beyond its native range. It uses both salt and fresh water, spawning in rivers but feeding aggressively in estuaries, surf, and open coastal waters. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Morone saxatilis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Striped bass.
- [Striped Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/striped-bass): An anadromous coastal predator also stocked in some freshwater reservoirs. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Morone saxatilis.
- [Striped Burrfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chilomycterus-schoepfii): Striped Burrfish is a small Atlantic porcupinefish-like puffer with short stout spines and bold dark vertical striping. It is a slow, bottom-associated species that inflates when threatened and is seldom targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chilomycterus schoepfii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chilomycterus schoepfii.
- [Striped Eel Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/plotosus-lineatus): Striped Eel Catfish is a venomous, eel-like catfish common in shallow Indo-Pacific marine and estuarine waters, often forming dense schools as juveniles. Adults become more solitary and feed on small benthic invertebrates and fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Plotosus lineatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Plotosus lineatus.
- [Striped Killifish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/fundulus-majalis): The striped killifish is a small Atlantic coastal killifish common on sandy beaches, tidal creeks, and estuarine marsh edges. It is often seen schooling in the swash zone and feeds on tiny crustaceans, worms, and insects. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Fundulus majalis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Fundulus majalis.
- [Striped Large-eye Bream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gnathodentex-aureolineatus): Striped Large-eye Bream (Gnathodentex aureolineatus) is a nocturnal reef-associated emperor found across the Indo-Pacific, often on coral and rubble slopes. It feeds mainly on small fishes and crustaceans and is taken occasionally by anglers, though it is not a major game species in most areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gnathodentex aureolineatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gnathodentex aureolineatus.
- [Striped Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-iseri): Striped Parrotfish is a Caribbean reef parrotfish that grazes algae and forms part of the shallow reef community. Adults are typically blue-green with pale stripes and a beak-like fused mouth used to scrape turf algae from hard bottom. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus iseri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scarus iseri.
- [Striped Red Mullet](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mullus-surmuletus): Striped Red Mullet (Mullus surmuletus) is a coastal goatfish of temperate eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean waters, valued as food more than as a sport fish. It forages near the bottom with chin barbels, stirring sand for small crustaceans, worms, and mollusks. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Mullus surmuletus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Striped red mullet.
- [Striped Seabream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lithognathus-mormyrus): Striped Seabream (Lithognathus mormyrus) is a coastal sparid found over sandy and sandy-mud bottoms, often near seagrass and rocky edges. It feeds on benthic invertebrates and is a popular light-tackle target in its range. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lithognathus mormyrus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lithognathus mormyrus.
- [Striped Shiner](https://fish-fish.online/fish/luxilus-chrysocephalus): Striped Shiner is a common North American minnow of clear upland streams and small rivers. It often schools over gravel and sand, feeding on insects, algae, and small invertebrates; it is sometimes used as bait but is not a major game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Luxilus chrysocephalus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Luxilus chrysocephalus.
- [Striped Snakehead](https://fish-fish.online/fish/channa-striata): Striped snakehead (Channa striata) is a hardy air-breathing predatory fish native to South and Southeast Asia and widely introduced elsewhere. It inhabits warm, still or slow waters and can survive poor oxygen conditions. In many regions it is an invasive species and a valued food fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Channa striata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Channa striata.
- [Striped Surfperch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/embiotoca-lateralis): Striped Surfperch is a coastal surfperch of rocky reefs, kelp beds, and surf zones along the eastern North Pacific. It feeds heavily on small crustaceans and other benthic prey and is a popular nearshore catch for shore anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Embiotoca lateralis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Embiotoca lateralis.
- [Striped Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-lineatus): Striped Surgeonfish (Acanthurus lineatus) is a brightly colored reef surgeonfish common on shallow surge-swept coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific. It grazes algae all day and is highly territorial, using a sharp caudal spine for defense. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus lineatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus lineatus.
- [Striped Triplefin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/helcogramma-striata): Striped Triplefin (Helcogramma striata) is a tiny reef-associated blenny-like fish of shallow tropical coastal waters. It is not a targeted game fish; information on its natural history and angling relevance is limited, so fishing notes are minimal. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Helcogramma striata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Helcogramma striata.
- [Stripey](https://fish-fish.online/fish/microcanthus-strigatus): Stripey (Microcanthus strigatus) is a small temperate reef fish of rocky coastlines and kelp/reef edges, noted for its bright yellow body with narrow dark stripes. It schools over shallow structure and is more of a bycatch or light-tackle curiosity than a major target species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Microcanthus strigatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Microcanthus strigatus.
- [Sulfur Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomacentrus-sulfureus): Sulfur Damsel (Pomacentrus sulfureus) is a small coral-reef damselfish recognized by its bright yellow body. It is associated with shallow tropical reef habitats, but detailed species-specific ecology is sparse in published sources. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomacentrus sulfureus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomacentrus sulfureus.
- [Summer Flounder](https://fish-fish.online/fish/paralichthys-dentatus): Summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus) is a left-eyed flatfish of the western Atlantic, prized by anglers for its ambush strikes and excellent table quality. It lives on sandy and muddy bottoms in coastal waters, moving inshore in warm months and offshore in winter. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Paralichthys dentatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Paralichthys dentatus.
- [Summer Flounder](https://fish-fish.online/fish/summer-flounder): A popular western Atlantic flatfish often caught in bays and nearshore waters. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Paralichthys dentatus.
- [Sunset Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thalassoma-lutescens): The Sunset Wrasse is a bright Indo-Pacific reef wrasse that shifts from a green-and-blue juvenile pattern to a vivid yellow adult with a orange-red belly and blue markings. It is a reef forager rather than a major sport fish, but it is occasionally taken by small hooks around coral and rubble. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thalassoma lutescens; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Thalassoma lutescens.
- [Super Klipfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/clinus-superciliosus): Super klipfish (Clinus superciliosus) is a small coastal clinid of southern Africa, usually found among kelp, tide pools, and rocky reefs. It’s an ambush predator that feeds on tiny crustaceans and small fishes, and it is not a common target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Clinus superciliosus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Clinus superciliosus.
- [Surf Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-rivulatus): Surf parrotfish (Scarus rivulatus) is a colorful Indo-Pacific parrotfish that grazes on algae across shallow reef flats and lagoon edges. It is mainly a herbivore and is usually seen in small groups or singly while feeding on coral and rubble substrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus rivulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scarus rivulatus.
- [Surge Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thalassoma-purpureum): Surge Wrasse (Thalassoma purpureum) is a bright reef-associated wrasse common in shallow surge zones and lagoons. It feeds actively on small invertebrates and planktonic drift, and is usually seen darting around coral and rock in strong wave action. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thalassoma purpureum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Thalassoma purpureum.
- [Swarthy Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-niger): Swarthy Parrotfish (Scarus niger) is a reef-associated Indo-Pacific parrotfish that scrapes algae and coral rock with fused beak-like teeth. It is colorful and common on shallow coral reefs, but local identification can be confused with other dark parrotfishes in the field. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus niger; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scarus niger.
- [Tadpole Madtom](https://fish-fish.online/fish/noturus-gyrinus): The Tadpole Madtom is a small North American catfish with a stout, tadpole-like body and a short tail. It’s usually nocturnal and secretive, living on soft bottoms in slow waters where it picks off insects, worms, and other tiny invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Noturus gyrinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Noturus gyrinus.
- [Tailspot Squirrelfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sargocentron-caudimaculatum): Tailspot Squirrelfish (Sargocentron caudimaculatum) is a nocturnal reef fish with a dark spot near the tail and large eyes for low light. It shelters by day in caves and ledges and forages at night on small crustaceans and benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sargocentron caudimaculatum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sargocentron caudimaculatum.
- [Taiwan Horse Mouth](https://fish-fish.online/fish/candidia-barbata): Taiwan Horse Mouth (Candidia barbata) is a little-known cyprinid reported from Taiwan; reliable species-level biological and angling information is limited. It is generally associated with clear running waters and is not a mainstream game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Candidia barbata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Candidia barbata.
- [Taiwan Torrent Carp](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acrossocheilus-paradoxus): Taiwan Torrent Carp (Acrossocheilus paradoxus) is a stream-dwelling cyprinid endemic to Taiwan. It lives in clear, fast-flowing mountain rivers where it grazes algae and small invertebrates from rocks. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acrossocheilus paradoxus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acrossocheilus paradoxus.
- [Talang Queenfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/queenfish): Talang queenfish is a fast-swimming coastal carangid of the Indo-West Pacific, often seen in surf zones, bays, estuaries, and around reefs. It is a sharp-toothed predator that chases small fish near the surface and is valued by anglers for blistering runs and acrobatic jumps. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scomberoides commersonnianus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Scomberoides commersonnianus.
- [Tarwhine](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rhabdosargus-sarba): Tarwhine (Rhabdosargus sarba) is a small seabream of estuaries, bays, and nearshore reefs, often seen around mangroves, seagrass, and sandy bottoms. It feeds on small crustaceans, mollusks, and worms and is a popular light-tackle target in parts of its range. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rhabdosargus sarba; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Rhabdosargus sarba.
- [Tasmanian Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parablennius-tasmanianus): Tasmanian Blenny (Parablennius tasmanianus) is a small, benthic coastal blenny found around southern Australia, including Tasmania, in shallow algae- and reef-covered habitats. It clings to rocks and feeds mainly on small invertebrates and algae growth. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parablennius tasmanianus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parablennius tasmanianus.
- [Tautog](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tautoga-onitis): Tautog (blackfish) is a temperate Atlantic reef-dwelling wrasse found from Nova Scotia to South Carolina, especially around rocky structure and wrecks. It’s a strong, bait-crushing bottom fish that feeds on crabs, mussels, clams, and small crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Tautoga onitis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Tautoga onitis.
- [Teardrop Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-unimaculatus): Teardrop Butterflyfish (Chaetodon unimaculatus) is a reef-associated butterflyfish of the Indo-Pacific, often seen in pairs or small groups. It feeds mainly on coral polyps and other benthic invertebrates and is generally not considered a target angling species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon unimaculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon unimaculatus.
- [Tench](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tench): Tench (Tinca tinca) is a hardy European cyprinid that lives in warm, still freshwater and is famous for its olive-gold body and tough fighting spirit. It feeds mostly near the bottom on invertebrates and plant matter, and is a popular coarse-fishing species in ponds, lakes, and slow rivers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Tinca tinca; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Tench.
- [Tench](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tinca-tinca): Tench (Tinca tinca) is a hardy Eurasian freshwater cyprinid now widely introduced and established in still or slow waters. It’s prized by coarse anglers for its strong fight, secretive habits, and feeding in dense cover on the bottom. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Tinca tinca; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Tinca tinca.
- [Ternate Chromis](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chromis-ternatensis): Ternate Chromis (Chromis ternatensis) is a small reef-dwelling damselfish recorded from tropical Indo-Pacific coral habitats. It is typically seen in loose groups above reef slope and lagoon corals, but reliable species-specific biology and angling information are limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chromis ternatensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chromis ternatensis.
- [Texas Cichlid](https://fish-fish.online/fish/herichthys-cyanoguttatus): Texas Cichlid (Herichthys cyanoguttatus) is a robust North American cichlid native to southern Texas and northeastern Mexico. It lives in warm, slow waters and is known for aggressive territorial behavior, especially when spawning. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Herichthys cyanoguttatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Herichthys cyanoguttatus.
- [Thicklip Grey Mullet](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chelon-labrosus): Thicklip Grey Mullet (Chelon labrosus) is a hardy coastal mullet common in estuaries, harbors, lagoons, and lower rivers. It browses on algae, detritus, and small invertebrates, and is a wary, hard-fighting target for light tackle. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chelon labrosus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chelon labrosus.
- [Thornback Cowfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lactoria-fornasini): Thornback Cowfish (Lactoria fornasini) is a small tropical boxfish with a rigid, boxy body and long horns, found on sheltered reefs, lagoons, and sandy seagrass flats. It is not a typical target for anglers and is best treated as a reef species of interest rather than a game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lactoria fornasini; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lactoria fornasini.
- [Threadfin Anthias](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pseudanthias-huchtii): Threadfin Anthias is a small reef fish from Indo-Pacific coral reefs, best known for its vivid coloration and elongated fin rays. It lives above steep reef slopes and outer-reef drop-offs, where it feeds in the water column on tiny zooplankton. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pseudanthias huchtii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pseudanthias huchtii.
- [Threadfin Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-auriga): Threadfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga) is a coral-reef butterflyfish of the Indo-Pacific, common on lagoon and outer-reef slopes. It feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates and coral-associated prey, and is recognized by a black ocellus near the tail and a trailing dorsal filament. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon auriga; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Threadfin butterflyfish.
- [Threadfin Hawkfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cirrhitichthys-aprinus): Threadfin hawkfish is a small reef perch found on shallow coral and rocky reefs across the Indo-Pacific. It perches on coral heads and branches, darting to snatch tiny crustaceans and other passing prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cirrhitichthys aprinus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cirrhitichthys aprinus.
- [Threadfin Shad](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dorosoma-petenense): Threadfin Shad is a small schooling clupeid native to fresh waters in the southern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central America. It is an important forage fish for bass, crappie, stripers, and catfish, and is often stocked in reservoirs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dorosoma petenense; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dorosoma petenense.
- [Three-banded Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-humeralis): The Three-banded Butterflyfish is a reef-associated butterflyfish of the eastern Pacific, especially along rocky reefs and coral-rich margins. It is recognized by its bold dark bars and pale body and usually feeds on small benthic invertebrates and coral-associated prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon humeralis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon humeralis.
- [Threebar Porcupinefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dicotylichthys-punctulatus): Threebar Porcupinefish is a small pufferfish of shallow tropical Indo-Pacific waters, recognized for its three dark bars and spotted body. Like other porcupinefish it inflates when threatened and is not a common angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dicotylichthys punctulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dicotylichthys punctulatus.
- [Threespine Stickleback](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gasterosteus-aculeatus): Threespine Stickleback is a small, armor-plated fish found in coastal saltwater, brackish estuaries, and many freshwater lakes and streams across the Northern Hemisphere. Males develop a red throat and belly in breeding season and build nest burrows for eggs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gasterosteus aculeatus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Three-spined stickleback.
- [Threespot Damselfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/stegastes-planifrons): Threespot Damselfish is a small reef damselfish of the tropical western Atlantic, best known for defending algal gardens on shallow reefs. It is not a major game fish; anglers encounter it mostly while reef fishing or collecting bait near coral heads. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Stegastes planifrons; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Stegastes planifrons.
- [Three-spot Dascyllus](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dascyllus-trimaculatus): Three-spot Dascyllus is a small Indo-Pacific damselfish that often lives in close association with branching corals and rocky reefs. Juveniles are strikingly black with three white spots; adults usually darken and the spots may fade, especially on reefs in clear shallow water. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dascyllus trimaculatus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Threespot dascyllus.
- [Three Spot Gourami](https://fish-fish.online/fish/trichopodus-trichopterus): Three Spot Gourami (Trichopodus trichopterus) is a labyrinth fish native to Southeast Asia and widely introduced worldwide in warm freshwater. The two dark body spots plus the eye form the “three spots,” though ornamental color strains are common in aquaria. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Trichopodus trichopterus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Trichopodus trichopterus.
- [Threespot Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/halichoeres-trimaculatus): The Threespot Wrasse (Halichoeres trimaculatus) is a reef-associated Indo-Pacific wrasse named for the three dark body spots, though markings can vary with sex and age. It is a small, active feeder that picks prey from sand and reef rubble rather than a major sport target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Halichoeres trimaculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Halichoeres trimaculatus.
- [Thumbprint Emperor](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lethrinus-harak): Thumbprint Emperor (Lethrinus harak) is a tropical lethrinid found on reef flats, lagoons, seagrass, and sandy coastal habitats. It feeds mostly on benthic invertebrates and small fishes, and is a light-tackle target where local regulations allow. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lethrinus harak; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lethrinus harak.
- [Tidepool Sculpin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oligocottus-maculosus): Tidepool Sculpin (Oligocottus maculosus) is a small Pacific sculpin of rocky intertidal shores and tidepools. It stays among algae, crevices, and cobble at low tide, where its mottled camouflage helps it blend with the bottom. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oligocottus maculosus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Tidepool sculpin.
- [Tiger Cardinalfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cheilodipterus-macrodon): Tiger Cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus macrodon) is a nocturnal reef-cardinalfish from Indo-Pacific coral habitats. It shelters by day in caves and ledges, then feeds at night on small crustaceans and fishes. It is not a common angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cheilodipterus macrodon; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cheilodipterus macrodon.
- [Titan Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/balistoides-viridescens): Titan triggerfish is a large Indo-Pacific reef fish best known for its bold behavior and powerful jaw. It usually lives over coral and rubble around lagoon and outer-reef slopes, and can be very territorial, especially near nests. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Balistoides viridescens; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Balistoides viridescens.
- [Tomato Clownfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amphiprion-frenatus): Tomato Clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus) is a bright orange anemonefish from the western Pacific, best known for living among sea anemones on reef flats and lagoons. It is a popular aquarium species rather than a target fish; wild capture may be regulated locally. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amphiprion frenatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amphiprion frenatus.
- [Tompot Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parablennius-gattorugine): The Tompot Blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) is a chunky, rock-dwelling blenny of the northeast Atlantic and western Mediterranean. It lives in shallow coastal reefs and tide pools, where it hides in crevices and feeds on small invertebrates and algae. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parablennius gattorugine; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parablennius gattorugine.
- [Tomtate](https://fish-fish.online/fish/haemulon-aurolineatum): Tomtate is a small grunt common over hard bottoms, reefs, and seagrass edges in the western Atlantic, often schooling above structure. It feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates and is a frequent bycatch rather than a primary target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Haemulon aurolineatum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Haemulon aurolineatum.
- [Toothbrush Leatherjacket](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthaluteres-vittiger): Toothbrush Leatherjacket (Acanthaluteres vittiger) is a small Australian filefish known for its narrow body and set of stiff dorsal spines. It inhabits shallow coastal waters and is usually taken only incidentally rather than as a targeted gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthaluteres vittiger; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthaluteres vittiger.
- [Topmouth Gudgeon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pseudorasbora-parva): Topmouth Gudgeon is a small invasive cyprinid native to East Asia and now established across much of Europe and parts of Asia. It thrives in warm, still waters and is known for rapid spread and competition with native fishes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pseudorasbora parva; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pseudorasbora parva.
- [Topsmelt Silverside](https://fish-fish.online/fish/atherinops-affinis): Topsmelt Silverside is a small schooling nearshore fish of the eastern Pacific, common in bays, estuaries, eelgrass beds, and surf zones. It feeds on plankton and tiny invertebrates and is an important forage fish for larger predators. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Atherinops affinis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Atherinops affinis.
- [Tripletail](https://fish-fish.online/fish/tripletail): Tripletail (Lobotes surinamensis) is a warm-water coastal fish known for drifting near the surface beside weed mats, buoys, docks, and floating debris. It often lies on its side to mimic a leaf or flotsam, ambushing small fish and crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lobotes surinamensis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Lobotes.
- [Tripletail Maori Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cheilinus-trilobatus): Tripletail Maori Wrasse (Cheilinus trilobatus) is a tropical Indo-Pacific reef wrasse found on shallow coral and rubble habitats. It is mostly an invertebrate feeder and is not a common angling target; take care with site-specific reef protections. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cheilinus trilobatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cheilinus trilobatus.
- [Tubesnout](https://fish-fish.online/fish/aulorhynchus-flavidus): Tubesnout (Aulorhynchus flavidus) is a small Pacific coastal fish found in kelp forests, eelgrass beds, and nearshore bays. It is not a common game fish; records are mostly from the northeastern Pacific, and it is better known to biologists than anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Aulorhynchus flavidus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Aulorhynchus flavidus.
- [Turbot](https://fish-fish.online/fish/turbot): Turbot is a large, left-eyed flatfish prized for its firm white flesh. It lives on sandy and muddy seabeds in cool to temperate coastal waters, where it ambushes prey from the bottom. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scophthalmus maximus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Turbot.
- [Twister](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bellapiscis-medius): Twister (Bellapiscis medius) is a little-known fish with sparse published biology; reliable species-specific angling and natural history information is limited. Available records suggest it is a marine or coastal species, but most details should be treated cautiously until better-sourced data are available. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Bellapiscis medius; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Bellapiscis medius.
- [Two-spot Red Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-bohar): Two-spot red snapper is a large Indo-Pacific reef snapper found from shallow lagoons and reef slopes to deeper offshore reefs. It is a prized table fish in some areas, but larger individuals can carry ciguatera risk. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus bohar; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus bohar.
- [Two-spotted Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomatoschistus-flavescens): Two-spotted Goby (Pomatoschistus flavescens) is a small coastal goby of shallow marine and estuarine bottoms. It lives close to the substrate, feeds on tiny benthic invertebrates, and is rarely targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomatoschistus flavescens; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomatoschistus flavescens.
- [Twospot Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/oxycheilinus-bimaculatus): Twospot Wrasse is a small Indo-Pacific reef wrasse best known for the two dark spots on its body. It lives close to coral and rocky reef structure and is mostly a wary, bottom-oriented feeder. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Oxycheilinus bimaculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Oxycheilinus bimaculatus.
- [Twotone Dartfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ptereleotris-evides): Twotone Dartfish is a small reef-associated goby relative from the Indo-Pacific, best known for hovering above sandy bottoms and darting back to burrows when startled. It is not a common angling target and is usually observed rather than caught. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ptereleotris evides; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ptereleotris evides.
- [Undulated Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnothorax-undulatus): The Undulated Moray is a large reef-dwelling eel with a strongly wavy pattern and a broad Indo-Pacific presence in shallow coral and rocky habitats. It is mostly nocturnal, secretive, and not a targeted game fish, though it will strike fishy baits when approached near its lair. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnothorax undulatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnothorax undulatus.
- [Vagabond Butterflyfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chaetodon-vagabundus): Vagabond Butterflyfish are reef-associated butterflyfish common across the Indo-Pacific. They feed mainly on coral polyps and small benthic invertebrates, and are more of an aquarium/observation species than a target for anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chaetodon vagabundus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chaetodon vagabundus.
- [Variegated Lizardfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/synodus-variegatus): Variegated Lizardfish is a slender ambush predator of tropical and subtropical shallow waters, often resting partly buried on sand or rubble. It is widespread across the Indo-Pacific and is not usually a targeted game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Synodus variegatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Synodus variegatus.
- [Velvet Leatherjacket](https://fish-fish.online/fish/meuschenia-scabra): Velvet Leatherjacket (Meuschenia scabra) is a temperate Australian leatherjacket found over reefs, weed beds, and kelp-covered rocky bottoms. It is a small, laterally compressed filefish that often nips at algae and small invertebrates and is more of a light-tackle bycatch than a primary target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Meuschenia scabra; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Meuschenia scabra.
- [Vermilion Rockfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sebastes-miniatus): Vermilion Rockfish is a bright red Pacific rockfish from rocky reefs and hard-bottom habitat, often around deep ledges and pinnacles. It is a slow-growing, long-lived species that is prized as a bottomfish where regulations allow. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sebastes miniatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sebastes miniatus.
- [Violet Soldierfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/myripristis-violacea): Violet Soldierfish is a nocturnal reef fish found in Indo-Pacific coral and rocky reefs, typically sheltering by day and feeding after dark. It is not a major angling target; most captures are incidental around reef structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Myripristis violacea; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Myripristis violacea.
- [Vundu Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/vundu-catfish): Vundu Catfish (Heterobranchus longifilis) is a large African air-breathing catfish that inhabits big rivers, floodplains, lakes, and swamps. It is a nocturnal predator and scavenger that can reach very large sizes, making it a prized trophy fish where it occurs. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Heterobranchus longifilis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Vundu.
- [Walking Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/clarias-batrachus): Walking catfish (Clarias batrachus) is a hardy air-breathing catfish that can wriggle over damp land between waters. It is an invasive, opportunistic feeder in many places and is often caught as a nuisance or bycatch rather than a targeted game fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Clarias batrachus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Clarias batrachus.
- [Walleye](https://fish-fish.online/fish/walleye): A low-light North American freshwater predator with glassy eyes, sharp teeth, and gold-olive sides. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03, 2026-07-03. Sources: Wikimedia Commons: Walleye Wikimedia Commons image source.
- [Walleye](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sander-vitreus): Walleye (Sander vitreus) is a freshwater percid prized by anglers for its excellent table quality and low-light feeding habits. It inhabits cool to moderately warm lakes and large rivers across much of northern North America, with populations also widely stocked beyond the native range. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sander vitreus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sander vitreus.
- [Warmouth](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lepomis-gulosus): Warmouth (Lepomis gulosus) is a hardy sunfish of warm, weedy freshwater ponds, sloughs, swamps, and slow backwaters. It often hides around cover and ambushes small prey, making it a common but under-targeted panfish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lepomis gulosus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Warmouth.
- [Warty Anglerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/antennarius-maculatus): The Warty Anglerfish (Antennarius maculatus) is a small, highly camouflaged frogfish of tropical Indo-Pacific coral and rocky reefs. It uses a lure-like first dorsal spine to ambush prey and often mimics sponges or rubble. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Antennarius maculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Antennarius maculatus.
- [Wedgetail Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rhinecanthus-rectangulus): Wedgetail Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus) is a reef-dwelling triggerfish of the Indo-Pacific, recognized by its wedge-shaped tail and bold facial stripes. It forages aggressively over coral and rubble, crushing hard-shelled prey and defending a small territory. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rhinecanthus rectangulus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Rhinecanthus rectangulus.
- [Weedy Seadragon](https://fish-fish.online/fish/phyllopteryx-taeniolatus): The weedy seadragon is an ornate syngnathid closely related to seahorses, native to temperate waters of southern Australia. It is a slow-moving camouflaged species that depends on seaweed and seagrass habitat and is generally not targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Phyllopteryx taeniolatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Phyllopteryx taeniolatus.
- [Weeping Toadfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/torquigener-pleurogramma): Weeping toadfish (Torquigener pleurogramma) is a small Australian puffed/trunkfish-like puffer from shallow coastal waters. It is not a major target species; records are mainly from seagrass and sandy coastal habitats, and its biology is less documented than many recreational species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Torquigener pleurogramma; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Torquigener pleurogramma.
- [Wels Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/european-catfish): The Wels catfish (Silurus glanis) is one of Europe's largest freshwater fish, reaching exceptional sizes in deep rivers and lakes. It is a nocturnal ambush predator that feeds on fish, crayfish, frogs, and waterfowl, and it is now established outside its native range in some waters. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Silurus glanis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Wels catfish.
- [Wels Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/silurus-glanis): The Wels Catfish is one of Europe’s largest freshwater predators, with a long, scaleless body and broad flattened head. Native to large rivers, lakes, and reservoirs, it is now widely introduced beyond its original range. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Silurus glanis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Silurus glanis.
- [West Australian Seahorse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hippocampus-subelongatus): West Australian Seahorse (Hippocampus subelongatus) is an endemic seahorse of southwestern Australia, best known from sheltered coastal waters. It is not a target game fish; sightings are more likely around seagrass, algae, or structure than in open water. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hippocampus subelongatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hippocampus subelongatus.
- [Western Atlantic Trumpetfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/aulostomus-maculatus): Western Atlantic Trumpetfish is a slender reef ambush predator found from Florida and Bermuda through the Caribbean to Brazil. It often hovers vertically or head-down beside sponges, corals, or algae, using camouflage to stalk small fishes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Aulostomus maculatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Aulostomus maculatus.
- [Western Blacknose Dace](https://fish-fish.online/fish/rhinichthys-obtusus): Western Blacknose Dace (Rhinichthys obtusus) is a small North American cyprinid found in clear, cool streams. It lives near the bottom in riffles and runs, where it feeds on tiny aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Rhinichthys obtusus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Rhinichthys obtusus.
- [Western Blacktail Shiner](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cyprinella-venusta): The Western Blacktail Shiner is a small North American minnow found mainly in streams and rivers of the south-central United States. It’s known for a dark tail spot and reflective body, and it often schools in moderate current over sand, gravel, or riffles. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cyprinella venusta; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cyprinella venusta.
- [Western Mosquitofish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gambusia-affinis): Western Mosquitofish is a small livebearing freshwater minnow widely introduced around the world for mosquito control. It is hardy, aggressive, and often abundant in warm shallow waters where it can outcompete native fishes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gambusia affinis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Mosquitofish.
- [Western Talma](https://fish-fish.online/fish/chelmonops-curiosus): Western Talma (Chelmonops curiosus) is a temperate reef-associated butterflyfish endemic to southwestern Australia. It is usually seen in small pairs or alone around rocky reefs and kelp, where it picks at small benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Chelmonops curiosus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Chelmonops curiosus.
- [Whitebarred Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amblygobius-phalaena): Whitebarred Goby (Amblygobius phalaena) is a small Indo-Pacific reef goby often seen on sandy bottoms near coral rubble and seagrass. It is not a common angling target; most interest is as an aquarium/reef fish rather than a sport species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amblygobius phalaena; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amblygobius phalaena.
- [White Bass](https://fish-fish.online/fish/morone-chrysops): White bass (Morone chrysops) is a schooling temperate bass native to central North America, often moving in open water to feed on small baitfish. It is a popular panfish-sized game fish that commonly runs rivers, reservoirs, and lakes during spawning and feeding migrations. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Morone chrysops; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Morone chrysops.
- [Whitebelly Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/amblyglyphidodon-leucogaster): Whitebelly Damsel is a small Indo-Pacific damselfish closely associated with coral reefs, where it stays near branching coral and rubble. It is not a major sport fish; most angling interest is incidental or for reef aquaria rather than targeted capture. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster.
- [White Catfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ameiurus-catus): White Catfish (Ameiurus catus) is a hardheaded channel catfish relative native to Atlantic-slope drainages of the eastern United States and widely introduced elsewhere. It favors slow, muddy fresh water and feeds mostly at night on benthic invertebrates, small fish, and carrion. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ameiurus catus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ameiurus catus.
- [Whitecheek Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-nigricans): Whitecheek Surgeonfish (Acanthurus nigricans) is a reef-dwelling surgeonfish of the Indo-Pacific, usually seen singly or in pairs on seaward coral slopes and surge zones. It is primarily an algae grazer and has a sharp tail spine that can inflict painful cuts. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus nigricans; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus nigricans.
- [White Crappie](https://fish-fish.online/fish/white-crappie): White crappie (Pomoxis annularis) is a schooling freshwater panfish common in lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and slow backwaters across much of North America. It often suspends near cover and preys on small fish and insects, making it a popular target for light-tackle anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomoxis annularis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: White crappie.
- [White Crappie](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomoxis-annularis): White crappie (Pomoxis annularis) is a schooling freshwater sunfish prized by anglers for its size and table quality. It prefers stained water and often spawns and feeds around cover in lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomoxis annularis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomoxis annularis.
- [White Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/dischistodus-perspicillatus): White Damsel (Dischistodus perspicillatus) is a coral-reef damselfish of the western Pacific, usually seen singly or in small groups around shallow reef flats and lagoons. It is a small, territorial reef fish that grazes benthic algae and is not a common angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Dischistodus perspicillatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Dischistodus perspicillatus.
- [White-ear](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parma-microlepis): White-ear (Parma microlepis) is a small damselfish of rocky reefs and kelp beds in temperate southern waters. It is common around reef structure and feeds mostly on benthic algae and small invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parma microlepis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parma microlepis.
- [White-eyed Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnothorax-thyrsoideus): White-eyed Moray is a reef-dwelling moray eel of Indo-Pacific waters, often seen with its head protruding from holes and crevices. It is a nocturnal ambush predator and is not a common angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnothorax thyrsoideus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnothorax thyrsoideus.
- [White Grunt](https://fish-fish.online/fish/haemulon-plumierii): White Grunt (Haemulon plumierii) is a common western Atlantic reef fish of shallow coastal waters, especially over reefs, grass beds, and hard bottom. It forms schools and makes a grunting sound when handled; it is an occasional table fish but not a major game species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Haemulon plumierii; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Haemulon plumierii.
- [Whitemouth Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnothorax-meleagris): Whitemouth Moray is a reef-dwelling moray eel of the Indo-Pacific, usually hidden in crevices by day and hunting at night. Its pale mouth lining and spotted body help separate it from similar morays. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnothorax meleagris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnothorax meleagris.
- [White Mullet](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mugil-curema): White mullet (Mugil curema) is a small coastal mullet found in warm temperate and tropical waters worldwide. It often schools in shallow bays, estuaries, surf zones, and tidal creeks, feeding mainly on algae, diatoms, and detritus. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Mugil curema; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Mugil curema.
- [White Perch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/morone-americana): White perch is a small, schooling temperate bass native to Atlantic coastal and estuarine waters of eastern North America, now widely introduced in inland waters. It is a versatile predator that often feeds on small fish and aquatic insects and can be abundant where established. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Morone americana; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Morone americana.
- [White Sea Bream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/diplodus-sargus): White Sea Bream (Diplodus sargus) is a robust sparid of rocky coasts and reefs, common in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It feeds on crabs, mollusks, worms, and small fish, and is a popular shore and boat target where legal. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Diplodus sargus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Diplodus sargus.
- [Whitespotted Filefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/cantherhines-macrocerus): Whitespotted Filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus) is a reef-associated filefish of warm tropical and subtropical seas, usually seen singly or in pairs around coral and rocky structure. It is not a major game fish, but it may take small natural baits or tiny lures when feeding near cover. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Cantherhines macrocerus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Cantherhines macrocerus.
- [White-spotted Puffer](https://fish-fish.online/fish/arothron-hispidus): White-spotted Puffer is a large, robust pufferfish with pale spots on a dark body and a blunt snout. It occurs on tropical Indo-Pacific coral reefs, lagoons, and seagrass beds, and can inflate when threatened. Like other puffers, it is not a target food fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Arothron hispidus; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: White-spotted puffer.
- [White's Seahorse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/hippocampus-whitei): White's Seahorse (Hippocampus whitei) is a small, site-attached seahorse of southeastern Australia, most often found in sheltered estuaries and seagrass beds. It clings to vegetation or structure with its tail and is not a targeted food or sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Hippocampus whitei; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Hippocampus whitei.
- [White Sucker](https://fish-fish.online/fish/catostomus-commersonii): White Sucker (Catostomus commersonii) is a widespread North American sucker found in cool to warm freshwater streams, rivers, and lakes. It feeds by sucking up bottom invertebrates and detritus, and is often overlooked by anglers but can be caught readily on natural baits. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Catostomus commersonii; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: White sucker.
- [Whitetail Damsel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pomacentrus-chrysurus): The Whitetail Damsel is a small Indo-Pacific damselfish best known from coral-reef and lagoon habitats. It is rarely targeted by anglers; reliable species-specific fishing information is limited, so most captures are incidental on small reef tackle. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pomacentrus chrysurus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pomacentrus chrysurus.
- [Whitley's Sergeant](https://fish-fish.online/fish/abudefduf-whitleyi): Whitley's Sergeant (Abudefduf whitleyi) is a small damselfish of tropical western Pacific reefs. It is usually seen in schools around shallow coral and rocky habitats, where it feeds on plankton and tiny benthic organisms. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Abudefduf whitleyi; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Abudefduf whitleyi.
- [Wide-eyed Flounder](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bothus-podas): The wide-eyed flounder (Bothus podas) is a right-eye flounder found over sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow coastal waters. It buries itself in substrate and ambushes small fish and crustaceans; records are mainly from the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, with some range uncertainty in database indexes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Bothus podas; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Bothus podas.
- [Winter Flounder](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pseudopleuronectes-americanus): Winter flounder is a left-eyed flatfish of cold Atlantic coastal waters, common in bays, estuaries, and nearshore shallows. It spawns in winter and spring, and juveniles often stay in sheltered nursery flats. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pseudopleuronectes americanus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pseudopleuronectes americanus.
- [Wire Coral Goby](https://fish-fish.online/fish/bryaninops-yongei): Wire Coral Goby is a tiny coral-associated reef goby often seen perched among branching and wire corals in clear tropical waters. It is mostly ornamental/observation-focused rather than a target fish, and species-level angling information is limited. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Bryaninops yongei; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Bryaninops yongei.
- [Wolf Eel](https://fish-fish.online/fish/anarrhichthys-ocellatus): Wolf eels are long, eel-like marine fish of the North Pacific, not true eels. They shelter in rocky dens and crevices, often paired as adults, and are best known for strong jaws used to crush hard-shelled prey. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Anarrhichthys ocellatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Anarrhichthys ocellatus.
- [Woolly Sculpin](https://fish-fish.online/fish/clinocottus-analis): The Woolly Sculpin (Clinocottus analis) is a small nearshore sculpin of the northeastern Pacific, often found in tidepools and shallow rocky reefs. It blends into algae and cobble well and feeds on tiny benthic invertebrates and small crustaceans. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Clinocottus analis; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Woolly sculpin.
- [Worm Pipefish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/nerophis-lumbriciformis): Worm Pipefish (Nerophis lumbriciformis) is a slender, eel-like pipefish of shallow coastal waters and kelp habitats. It is rarely targeted by anglers and is best treated as a small, non-game species of conservation interest rather than a sport fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Nerophis lumbriciformis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Nerophis lumbriciformis.
- [Yellowbar Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-schlegeli): Yellowbar parrotfish is a reef-dwelling Indo-Pacific parrotfish with a distinctive yellow bar behind the pectoral fin. It grazes algae from coral and rock, helping control reef growth; like other large reef fishes, eating it can carry ciguatera risk in some areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus schlegeli; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scarus schlegeli.
- [Yellow-barred Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/scarus-dimidiatus): Yellow-barred Parrotfish is a reef-associated herbivorous parrotfish of the Indo-Pacific, recognizable by its barred yellow-and-green pattern. It scrapes algae from hard coral and rock, helping shape reef communities. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Scarus dimidiatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Scarus dimidiatus.
- [Yellow Boxfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ostracion-cubicum): Yellow Boxfish is a small Indo-Pacific reef fish with a rigid box-like body that can be brilliant yellow, especially juveniles and females. It is not a typical angling target and is mainly encountered by divers around coral reefs and lagoons. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ostracion cubicum; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ostracion cubicum.
- [Yellow Bullhead](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ameiurus-natalis): Yellow bullhead is a hardy North American catfish common in ponds, small lakes, reservoirs, and slow streams. It feeds mostly at night on insects, worms, crayfish, small fish, and carrion, and it is valued more as a casual catch than a trophy species. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ameiurus natalis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ameiurus natalis.
- [Yellow-edged Lyretail](https://fish-fish.online/fish/variola-louti): Yellow-edged Lyretail is a colorful coral-reef grouper of the Indo-Pacific, usually seen alone or in small groups around steep reef slopes and drop-offs. It is prized in some fisheries but can carry ciguatera risk in larger reef fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Variola louti; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Variola louti.
- [Yelloweye Mullet](https://fish-fish.online/fish/aldrichetta-forsteri): Yelloweye Mullet (Aldrichetta forsteri) is a schooling mullet of inshore coasts, estuaries, and surf zones. It feeds mainly on algae, detritus, and small benthic invertebrates, and is commonly used as both a baitfish and a table fish in parts of its range. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Aldrichetta forsteri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Aldrichetta forsteri.
- [Yelloweye Rockfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sebastes-ruberrimus): Yelloweye Rockfish is a long-lived Pacific rockfish that inhabits deep, cold reefs and rocky slopes. It grows slowly and can be highly vulnerable to overfishing, so many areas have strict limits or closures. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sebastes ruberrimus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sebastes ruberrimus.
- [Yellowfin Bream](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthopagrus-australis): Yellowfin Bream is a hardy Australian sparid found from estuaries into coastal surf and nearshore reefs. It feeds opportunistically on mollusks, crabs, worms and small fish, and is a popular light-tackle target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthopagrus australis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthopagrus australis.
- [Yellowfin Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mulloidichthys-vanicolensis): Yellowfin Goatfish (Mulloidichthys vanicolensis) is a tropical Indo-Pacific goatfish found over sandy and rubble bottoms near reefs. It uses chin barbels to probe for worms, crustaceans, and small benthic invertebrates and is a common small food fish in shallow coastal waters. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Mulloidichthys vanicolensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Mulloidichthys vanicolensis.
- [Yellowfin Leatherjacket](https://fish-fish.online/fish/meuschenia-trachylepis): Yellowfin Leatherjacket is a temperate marine filefish found around southern Australia and nearby waters, often over reefs, weed beds, and rocky coastal areas. It is noted for its laterally compressed body, rough skin, and yellow-edged fins. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Meuschenia trachylepis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Meuschenia trachylepis.
- [Yellowfin Mojarra](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gerres-cinereus): Yellowfin Mojarra (Gerres cinereus) is a small silvery inshore fish common in tropical Atlantic and Caribbean coastal waters. It often schools over sand, mud, and seagrass in shallow bays, estuaries, and mangroves, feeding on small benthic invertebrates. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gerres cinereus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gerres cinereus.
- [Yellowfin Surgeonfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/acanthurus-xanthopterus): Yellowfin Surgeonfish (Acanthurus xanthopterus) is a large reef surgeonfish of the Indo-Pacific that also occurs in the eastern Pacific and beyond through broad occurrence records. It grazes benthic algae and detritus on lagoons, reef flats, and seaward reef slopes, and has a razor-sharp tail spine. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Acanthurus xanthopterus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Acanthurus xanthopterus.
- [Yellowfin Tuna](https://fish-fish.online/fish/yellowfin-tuna): A powerful oceanic tuna targeted by offshore anglers around warm waters. This guide covers field identification, habitat, bait choices, fishing notes, and local rule reminders. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thunnus albacares.
- [Yellowfin Tuna](https://fish-fish.online/fish/thunnus-albacares): Yellowfin Tuna is a fast, highly migratory oceanic predator found in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide. It schools in open water, often with dolphins or surface bait, and is a premier pelagic game fish and table fish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Thunnus albacares; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Thunnus albacares.
- [Yellow Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mulloidichthys-martinicus): Yellow Goatfish (Mulloidichthys martinicus) is a small Caribbean reef goatfish that feeds on benthic invertebrates over sand and rubble near reefs. It is not a major game fish, but it is occasionally taken by small hooks or bait on light tackle. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Mulloidichthys martinicus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Mulloidichthys martinicus.
- [Yellowhead Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/halichoeres-garnoti): The Yellowhead Wrasse (Halichoeres garnoti) is a small Caribbean reef wrasse found over coral and rocky bottoms. Males show a bright yellow head and blue-green body; juveniles and initial-phase fish are browner and more cryptic. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Halichoeres garnoti; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Halichoeres garnoti.
- [Yellow Jack](https://fish-fish.online/fish/caranx-bartholomaei): Yellow Jack (Caranx bartholomaei) is a sleek carangid of warm Atlantic waters, often around reefs, wrecks, and coastal drop-offs. It schools as juveniles and hunts fast-moving baitfish and shrimp, giving hard, abrupt strikes. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Caranx bartholomaei; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Caranx bartholomaei.
- [Yellowmargin Moray](https://fish-fish.online/fish/gymnothorax-flavimarginatus): Yellowmargin Moray is a large reef moray found in the Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the central Pacific. It hides in coral and rocky crevices by day and hunts fish and crustaceans at night. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Gymnothorax flavimarginatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Gymnothorax flavimarginatus.
- [Yellowmargin Triggerfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/pseudobalistes-flavimarginatus): Yellowmargin Triggerfish is a large reef fish with bold blue-gray markings and bright yellow fin margins. It lives on coral and rocky reefs across the Indo-Pacific and can be territorial, especially around its nest or shelter. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus.
- [Yellowmouth Barracuda](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sphyraena-viridensis): Yellowmouth Barracuda (Sphyraena viridensis) is a sleek, fast predatory barracuda of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It prowls clear coastal water and wrecks, ambushing small fish and sometimes forming loose schools. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sphyraena viridensis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sphyraena viridensis.
- [Yellow Perch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/yellow-perch): A schooling freshwater panfish often found in lakes, reservoirs, and slow rivers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Perca flavescens.
- [Yellow Perch](https://fish-fish.online/fish/perca-flavescens): Yellow Perch is a popular North American freshwater panfish with golden-yellow sides, dark vertical bars, and orange fins. It often forms schools in cool, clear lakes and slow rivers, especially near weeds, drop-offs, and submerged structure. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Perca flavescens; Wikipedia contributors: Wikipedia summary: Yellow perch.
- [Yellow Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/lutjanus-argentiventris): Yellow Snapper (Lutjanus argentiventris) is a Pacific snapper found around reefs and rocky bottoms from Mexico to Peru. It is a coastal predator that takes small fishes and crustaceans and is valued by local anglers and food fisheries. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Lutjanus argentiventris; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Lutjanus argentiventris.
- [Yellowstriped Leatherjacket](https://fish-fish.online/fish/meuschenia-flavolineata): Yellowstriped Leatherjacket is a small Australian leatherjacket with a laterally compressed body and bright yellow longitudinal striping. It is a reef- and seagrass-associated species; reliable angling information is limited, and it is more often encountered as a bycatch fish than a targeted gamefish. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Meuschenia flavolineata; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Meuschenia flavolineata.
- [Yellowstripe Goatfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/mulloidichthys-flavolineatus): Yellowstripe Goatfish is a tropical reef-associated fish with bright yellow longitudinal stripes and whisker-like chin barbels used to probe the bottom for prey. It is common on sandy reef flats and lagoons and is mainly of minor food-fish or bait value in some areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Mulloidichthys flavolineatus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Mulloidichthys flavolineatus.
- [Yellowtail Coris](https://fish-fish.online/fish/coris-gaimard): Yellowtail Coris is a colorful reef wrasse of the Indo-Pacific, with juveniles and adults looking very different. It lives on coral and rubble reefs, where it hunts small benthic animals and frequently forages in the open by day. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Coris gaimard; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Coris gaimard.
- [Yellowtail Damselfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/microspathodon-chrysurus): Yellowtail Damselfish is a reef-associated Atlantic damselfish with a bright yellow tail and a dark blue-green body. Juveniles often show a vivid blue body with electric blue spots and a yellow tail; adults are more uniformly dark. It is common around coral and rock reefs, but not a major angling target. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Microspathodon chrysurus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Microspathodon chrysurus.
- [Yellowtail Fusilier](https://fish-fish.online/fish/caesio-cuning): Yellowtail Fusilier (Caesio cuning) is a reef-associated schooling fusilier of the Indo-Pacific, often gathering in midwater above outer reefs and drop-offs. It feeds on zooplankton and is sometimes taken by spearfishers or by small baits; it is not a major gamefish in most areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Caesio cuning; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Caesio cuning.
- [Yellowtail Kingfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/seriola-lalandi): Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi) is a fast, hard-fighting amberjack found over reefs, headlands, islands, and offshore structure. It is an opportunistic predator that targets baitfish, squid, and crustaceans, and is prized by anglers in temperate to subtropical seas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Seriola lalandi; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Seriola lalandi.
- [Yellowtail Parrotfish](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sparisoma-rubripinne): Yellowtail Parrotfish is a colorful reef parrotfish of the tropical western Atlantic, best known for its grazing beak and yellow tail in adults. It scrapes algae from hard bottom and coral rubble, helping keep reefs clean. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sparisoma rubripinne; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sparisoma rubripinne.
- [Yellowtail Scad](https://fish-fish.online/fish/trachurus-novaezelandiae): Yellowtail Scad (Trachurus novaezelandiae) is a small schooling jack found in coastal waters of Australia and nearby Southwest Pacific islands. It feeds on zooplankton and small crustaceans, often forming fast-moving surface schools around bays, reefs, and offshore edges. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Trachurus novaezelandiae; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Trachurus novaezelandiae.
- [Yellowtail Snapper](https://fish-fish.online/fish/ocyurus-chrysurus): Yellowtail Snapper is a reef-associated snapper of warm Atlantic waters, common from Florida and the Bahamas through the Caribbean and tropical western Atlantic. It is prized as a table fish and often school over hard bottom, reefs, and sand edges. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Ocyurus chrysurus; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Ocyurus chrysurus.
- [Yellow Tang](https://fish-fish.online/fish/zebrasoma-flavescens): Yellow Tang is a bright lemon-yellow surgeonfish from Hawaiian and central Pacific reefs, popular in aquariums but not a typical angling target. It grazes algae on shallow coral and rocky reefs and is protected from harvest in some areas. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Zebrasoma flavescens; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Zebrasoma flavescens.
- [Zander](https://fish-fish.online/fish/zander): A European freshwater predator related to walleye and common in lakes and rivers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sander lucioperca.
- [Zander](https://fish-fish.online/fish/sander-lucioperca): Zander (Sander lucioperca) is a Eurasian percid predator prized by anglers and introduced in many waters beyond its native range. It favors turbid lakes and slow rivers where it hunts at dawn, dusk, and in low light. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Sander lucioperca; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Sander lucioperca.
- [Zigzag Wrasse](https://fish-fish.online/fish/halichoeres-scapularis): The Zigzag Wrasse (Halichoeres scapularis) is a small Indo-Pacific reef wrasse associated with shallow coral and rubble habitats. It is an active, day-feeding predator on tiny benthic invertebrates and is seldom targeted by anglers. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Halichoeres scapularis; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Halichoeres scapularis.
- [Zvonimir's Blenny](https://fish-fish.online/fish/parablennius-zvonimiri): Zvonimir's Blenny (Parablennius zvonimiri) is a small, bottom-dwelling combtooth blenny of the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. It lives on shallow rocky reefs and mixed bottoms, where it perches on the substrate and picks small prey from algae and crevices. Visibility: public. Last verified: 2026-07-03. Sources: FishBase Consortium: FishBase species summary: Parablennius zvonimiri; GBIF Secretariat: GBIF species search: Parablennius zvonimiri.
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