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California Halibut
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.
California Scorpionfish
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.
Canary Damsel
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.
Caribbean Bluehead Wrasse
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.
Caribbean Cocoa Damselfish
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.
Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish
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.
Caribbean Redlip Blenny
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.
Caribbean Sharpnose Puffer
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.
Catla
Labeo 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.
Cavedano Chub
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.
Central Mudminnow
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.
Central Stoneroller
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.