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Xiphactinus
The Xiphactinus is an extinct genus of bony fish that lived during the Late Cretaceous. This voracious sea creature lived…
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Haikouichthys
The Haikouichthys is an extinct animal closely related to present-day hagfishes and lampreys. It was first identified in 1999 and…
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White Catfish
Dismissed as the runt of North American catfish, this small bullhead hides a surprising biological trick that lets it thrive…
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King Salmon
A fish that can weigh as much as a grown man somehow travels 900 miles through brutal currents while its…
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Eagle Ray
Eagle rays are a group of fish that belong to the family of cartilaginous fish known as Myliobatidae, a relative…
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Orange Roughy
Hidden miles beneath the ocean's surface, a fish outlives entire human generations while remaining almost completely unknown to the dinner…
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Elephant Fish
The elephant fish, also known as the Australian ghost shark, is a unique-looking fish with an elongated, protruding snout. It…
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Discover the 6 Largest Animals in South Dakota, and Where You’ll Find Them
South Dakota is located in the Midwestern United States and consists mostly of rolling hills and grasslands. Thanks to its…
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What Do Striped Bass Eat?
Striped bass, or stripers, as many anglers call them, are an anadromous fish that can be found in either freshwater…
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Knifefish
These electric freshwater fish have been navigating South American rivers since the age of dinosaurs, wielding biological superpowers most people…
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Barreleye Fish (Barrel Eye)
Lurking thousands of feet below the ocean surface, this fish sees the world through a transparent fluid-filled dome on its…
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Killifish
Killifish are vibrant freshwater fish widely distributed across the world. Antarctica and Australia are the only two places where they…
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Stoplight Loosejaw
One of nature’s sneakiest hunters, stoplight loosejaws belong to the dragonfish family Stomiidae. They get their name from the light-producing…
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Amano Shrimp
Popular in the aquarium trade, the Amano shrimp goes by many names, including the Yamato shrimp, Japanese shrimp, and algae…
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Kaluga Sturgeon
The Kaluga sturgeon is a large, carnivorous fish found throughout the Amur River basin in Russia and China. One of…
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10 Notable Facts About Siamese Fighting Fish
If you’re looking for a pet that is both beautiful and fierce, then you can’t go wrong with a Siamese…
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Ozark Bass
Native to White River tributaries in Arkansas and Missouri, Ozark bass populations do not extend far beyond this region. This…
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Male vs. Female Goldfish
Sexing your goldfish can be important if you own more than one fish, which is probably best to prevent them…
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Stonefish
It looks like an ordinary rock resting on the ocean floor, but getting too close to this master of camouflage…
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Perch Fish
Perch are considered by many anglers to be some of the best freshwater game fish in the world. Worldwide, several…
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Swordfish
Few ocean creatures combine raw speed, solitary hunting habits, and a built-in biological heater quite like this apex predator, yet…
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Asian Carp
The Asian carp are several species of heavy-bodied cyprinid fish that are referred to as “Asian carp”. They are found…
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Gulper Catfish
Lurking in the murky blackwater tributaries of South America hides a catfish with a jaw that stretches to the back…
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Discover the Largest Largemouth Bass Ever Caught in Arkansas
The largest largemouth bass ever caught in Arkansas was 16 pounds 4 ounces. Arkansas is a southern state bordered on…
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Lancetfish
Lurking thousands of feet below the surface, one of the ocean's largest predators hunts without scales, runs on gelatinous muscles,…
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Horse Mackerel
Horse mackerel refers to several different fish species found around the world. Most horse mackerel belong to the jack mackerel…
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Flounder Fish
Flounder fish are a group of saltwater flatfish species that are native to South America. Their oddly shaped bodies are…
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Male vs. Female Yellow Lab Cichlid
For an easy beginner pet fish with a striking appearance, look no further than the yellow lab cichlid! Its stunning…
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Gulper Eel
The gulper eel (Eurypharynx pelecanoides) is a strange-looking fish that inhabits the deep sea. Its most distinctive feature is its…
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Flathead Catfish
Lurking in the deep pools of rivers and reservoirs, this bottom-dwelling giant can tip the scales at over 100 pounds…
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Leptocephalus
The leptocephalus is an eel’s transparent, flat larva, and its name means “slim head.” They belong to the superorder Elopomorpha,…
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Oarfish
Lurking thousands of feet below the surface, this ribbon-shaped giant has inspired sea serpent legends for centuries and, according to…
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Sea Monsters! The 10 Biggest Trophy Fish Ever Caught in Wyoming
When you think of Wyoming you may think of cattle, cowboys and Yellowstone, but there are plenty of beautiful lakes,…
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Pollock
The Pollock feeds on small fishes, sand eels, worms, and crustaceans on the ocean floor. They are fished for commercial…
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Green Sunfish
The Green Sunfish is a small freshwater fish that occurs throughout the USA and northern Mexico. American Anglers refer to…
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Redhump Eartheater
The redhump eartheater (Geophagus steindachneri) is a fish that eats the substrate or earth at the bottom of riverbeds or…
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Sea Monsters! The 10 Biggest Trophy Fish Ever Caught in South Carolina
South Carolina has both freshwater fishing and saltwater fishing with miles of rivers, beautiful lakes and a long coastline for…
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Sea Monsters! The 10 Biggest Trophy Fish Ever Caught in North Carolina
North Carolina has a vast range of fishing from fly fishing in the Appalachian Mountains, to casting a line on…
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Labout’s Fairy Wrasse
Labout’s fairy wrasse occurs in small groups on the outer reefs of the Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia. These…
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American Eel
The American Eel is the only eel found in North America. Don’t confuse it with a water snake! It does…
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Buffalo Fish
The Buffalo fish, also known as the Ictiobus, is a large genus of freshwater fish that is one of the…
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River Monsters: Discover the Largest Fish in the Tennessee River
The Tennessee River is known as one of the most diverse rivers in North America. It is the largest tributary…
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Yellow Perch
The Yellow Perch is an abundant freshwater fish in the northern areas of North America. It is recognized by its gold…
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The Best Children’s Books About Fish from Formal to Funky (And Everything In-Between)
For those of you who love fish, you know there’s so much to explore. There are tons of fish all…
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Goodbye River Monsters: Scientists Declare Two of the World’s Larger Freshwater Fish Extinct
: Many of Earth’s greatest creatures became extinct once humans came along and began using them as a “resource.” Unfortunately,…
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Ladyfish
The Ladyfish is a long, slender saltwater fish found in the western North Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. They…
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Snowflake Eel
If you’ve ever wanted an eel for a pet, a Snowflake Eel may be perfect. They thrive in aquariums, spend…
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Sheepshead Fish
This Atlantic saltwater fish carries a set of teeth so eerily human that most people do a double take, yet…
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4 Dumbest Fish
Fish are some of the world’s most unique and diverse aquatic species. Their uniqueness is demonstrated by the diversity of…
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Brook Trout
Few freshwater fish demand cleaner, colder water than this speckled native of Eastern North America, and that obsession with pristine…