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Apache trout (Oncorhynchus apache) Blog

Discover the Official State Fish of Arizona (And Where You Can Catch Them This Summer)

Many states choose animals and plants to represent them. Sometimes, they’re animals that embody the state’s philosophy, and sometimes animals…

May 11, 2023
Oscar fish (Astronotus ocellatus) Blog

Oscar Fish Lifespan: How Long Do Oscar Fish Live?

The Oscar fish, also known as the Astronotus ocellatus, is a popular freshwater fish that has gained popularity among aquarium…

May 6, 2023
Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, freshwater predator in European biotope fish aquarium Blog

Discover the Official State Fish of Missouri And Where to Spot It This Summer

Kentucky is widely credited with igniting the trend of adopting animals as official state symbols, designating the Northern cardinal as…

May 6, 2023
Juvenile spotted drum Blog

Meet the Magpie Perch and 9 Other Fascinating Black and White Fish

Plains zebras sport a black-and-white look in the savannas and plenty of fish take on the same contrasting appearance throughout…

May 5, 2023
clownfish and blue tang swimming Blog

What Kind of Fish Is Dory from ‘Finding Nemo’?

Disney’s film Finding Nemo was released in the United States on May 30, 2003, and immediately made a giant splash…

May 2, 2023
pet fish in tank Blog

10 Types of Saltwater Fish and Which Make the Best Pets

Saltwater aquariums are often not recommended due to the fact that the fish and tank require extra care. As aquatic…

May 1, 2023
Blue Fish - Yellowtail damselfish Animals

Damselfish

With bold colors that rival any tropical reef creature and a feisty attitude that punches well above their size, these…

May 1, 2023
Deep Sea Fishing Reel on a boat during sunrise Blog

North Carolina Man Just Caught a Bigscale Pomfret That Destroyed the World Record!

Jeremiah Elliott of Greenville, North Carolina made the catch of a lifetime on April 21 when he reeled in a…

May 1, 2023
swordtail Blog

3 Types of Swordtail: A Guide on Selecting, Breeding, and Caring For Your Fish

Swordtails are everywhere in the aquarium trade. You can find them at virtually any big box pet store or specialty…

May 1, 2023
Redear Sunfish Blog

Oklahoma Teen Comes Home From School and Breaks State Fishing Record

Oklahoma has a new state fishing record for redear sunfish. Cord Smith caught a 2-pound, 5.6-ounce fish on April 10…

Apr 28, 2023
Poecilia latipinna beautiful body, black background. Blog

Molly Fish Lifespan: How Long Do Mollies Live?

Mollies are a type of live-bearing fish that adds color and life to many tropical aquariums. They are commonly kept…

Apr 27, 2023
Salmon Blog

6 Types Of Salmon And Their Distinctive Features

Many people may think that there’s only one species of salmon. However, there are actually several. In North America alone,…

Apr 27, 2023
Blog

Epic Deep Sea Battles: The Largest Hammerhead Ever vs. A Killer Whale

Today, two of the ocean’s top predators face off: the largest hammerhead ever vs. a killer whale. Killer whales, also…

Apr 27, 2023
Box Jellyfish vs. Electric Eel Blog

Box Jellyfish vs. Electric Eel: Which Slippery Creature Would Win In A Fight?

What would happen if the two most electrifying and dangerous creatures of the sea were to come face to face? …

Apr 26, 2023
Fishing is one of the most popular pastimes at Lake Tahoe. Blog

Discover 5 Amazing Fish That Live in Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe was formed over a period of three to four million years through a combination of volcanic activity, glaciation,…

Apr 26, 2023
Showa koi fish swimming in pond- one of the most expensive koi fish Blog

3 Types of Koi Fish: A Guide on Selecting, Breeding and Caring For Your Fish

Koi, which means “love” or “affection” in Japanese, have been raised in captivity for centuries for a variety of purposes.…

Apr 26, 2023
Timber Rattlesnake coiled on ground. - Dangerous Animals in West Virginia Blog

Discover the 5 Most Dangerous Animals Lurking in Wisconsin’s Lakes and Rivers

Dangerous animals get a lot of buzz. However, there aren’t actually that many dangerous animals in Wisconsin’s rivers or lakes.…

Apr 26, 2023
Red grouper being hooked in Atlantic Ocean while sport fishing Blog

Discover the Largest Red Grouper Ever Caught in Louisiana

: The red grouper that set the state record in Louisiana weighed an eye-popping 21.4 pounds. It’s not really fair…

Apr 26, 2023
Early morning is often the best time of the day to fish. Blog

This Is the Absolute Best Time to Fish

Fishing continues to be a favorite pastime in the United States. According to their 2022 Special Report on Fishing, the…

Apr 26, 2023
keta salmon head sticking up out of the water Blog

The Largest King Salmon Ever Caught in Idaho

Their name says it all — king salmon take up the most space of all salmon and are one of…

Apr 25, 2023
Leptocephalus Blog

Meet the Rare Invisible Fish That Looks Like an Eel

Ever been scuba diving and seen what looked like a plastic bag floating in front of you? If it was…

Apr 25, 2023
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What Kind of Fish Is Flounder from “The Little Mermaid”?

If you’ve seen “The Little Mermaid,” you’ve probably memorized the lyrics to all the songs that made it such a…

Apr 24, 2023
Jack Crevalle Blog

5 Types of Jack Fish Ranked by Size

Although they all belong to the family Carangidae, jackfish are a varied bunch. There are over 150 species of jackfish…

Apr 24, 2023
Oscar fish swimming upwards in clear water Blog

A Closer Look at Oscar Fish: 7 Types and Their Unique Features

Oscar fish are intelligent and have voracious appetites. They are not always fans of other tankmates, particularly if they can…

Apr 23, 2023
Largemouth bass underwater in lake. Blog

The Largest Largemouth Bass Ever Caught in Washington

The largemouth bass is a strong and adaptable fish that inhabits many areas all across the United States. While members…

Apr 22, 2023
Walleye are among the most popular gamefish in North America. Blog

Discover the Largest Walleye Ever Caught in Indiana

The largest walleye ever caught in Indiana is not the state record. How can that be? It involves what some…

Apr 20, 2023
The average paddlefish is five feet long and weighs around 60 pounds. Blog

Tennessee Fisher Just Landed a Fish the Size of a Deer (Largest Ever Caught in the State)

A Tennessee state fishing record has been broken in a big way. On April 13, Henry Dyer of Kingston, Tennessee,…

Apr 19, 2023
Large white crappie Blog

Kansas Man Just Set a State Record With Massive Crappie Catch

: A Kansas state fishing record that held strong for almost 60 years has been broken. Bobby Parkhurst of Topeka…

Apr 18, 2023
lawnmower blenny Blog

12 Unique Types Of Blenny Fish

A blenny fish is a small, bottom-dwelling, perciform marine fish found in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. They are typically…

Apr 18, 2023
common-molly-fish-group Blog

12 Types of Molly Fish with Pictures

A molly fish is a freshwater aquarium fish from the Poeciliidae family. They are popular because of their attractive colors,…

Apr 17, 2023
Arkansas darter (Etheostoma cragini) Blog

6 Popular Types Of Darter Fish

Etheostomatinae, commonly known as darter fish, is a subfamily of ray-finned fishes found in North and Central America. They inhabit…

Apr 15, 2023
Striated frogfish or hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) Blog

Discover 5 Ugly Fish Species (With Pictures!)

There are tens of thousands of species of fish in the world. From freshwater to saltwater, there are fish that…

Apr 14, 2023
Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna Zygaena) - swimming in ocean Blog

Hammerhead vs. Stingray: Discover Who Emerges Victorious in a Battle

Great hammerhead sharks are found throughout the world in warm, coastal regions. Southern stingrays also prefer these warm environments, often…

Apr 11, 2023
Black bear Articles

Discover the 15 Official State Animals of Alabama

Each of the 50 United States takes pride in its sense of individuality, and as such designates official symbols that…

Apr 10, 2023
Fastest Water Animals Blog

Discover The Largest Swordfish Ever Caught in Louisiana

Aside from a shark, the swordfish is one of the biggest fish you can catch. Swordfishing is a thrilling sport…

Apr 8, 2023
Channel catfish Blog

Discover The Largest Channel Catfish Ever Caught in Indiana

Fishing is a natural stress reliever. Whether on an expedition with your best buddies or spending a peaceful afternoon with…

Apr 8, 2023
Clown Fish on the reef Blog

Discover 10 Incredible Fish That Live Around the Great Barrier Reef

Located off northwestern Australia, the Great Barrier Reef ranks as the world’s largest coral reef system. It stretches for over…

Apr 8, 2023
Grunion Run - mating Animals

Grunion

Grunions are one of two species of edible marine fish within the genus Leuresthes. These species include the famous California…

Apr 7, 2023
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9 Types of Yellow Fish (With Pictures and Identification Guide)

There are plenty of fish in the sea, which means you’re bound to see them in a variety of shapes,…

Apr 4, 2023
A pair of brownbanded bamboo sharks at the bottom of an aquarium Animals

Bamboo Shark

This small reef shark can crush shells with rotating teeth and produce offspring without a mate, yet several of its…

Mar 31, 2023
Esox masquinongy, muskie, muskellunge Animals

Muskellunge (Muskie)

The muskellunge, commonly referred to as the muskie, is a large, predatory species found in freshwater lakes and rivers across…

Mar 31, 2023
Golden shriner in Newport Aquarium in Newport, KY Animals

Golden Shiner

This small, glittering minnow carries a chemical alarm system in its skin, thrives in waters that would kill most fish,…

Mar 30, 2023
Jack Crevalle Animals

Jack Crevalle

The jack crevalle is a highly predatory species of marine fish belonging to the genus Caranx. It roams freely throughout…

Mar 25, 2023
Sea Trout Animals

Sea Trout

A freshwater fry that transforms into a silver ocean predator, then navigates hundreds of miles back to spawn in its…

Mar 24, 2023
The Blue Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus, "Dori fish") is a species of Indo-Pacific surgeonfish and a popular fish in marine aquaria. Animals

Blue Tang

The blue tang is a species of surgeonfish mainly inhabiting the western Atlantic Ocean. This reef-associated fish tends to be…

Mar 24, 2023
abstract fractal art background which perhaps suggests bioluminescent jellyfish Blog

8 Animals that Glow (Bioluminescent Animals)

Experts believe that as much as 76 percent of marine life is bioluminescent. Land creatures like fireflies, mushrooms, and beetles…

Mar 24, 2023
Two Pacific Ocean Perch or Rockfish Animals

Ocean Perch

Lurking in the crushing darkness 2,700 feet below the surface, this crimson scorpionfish relative can outlive most humans and recovers…

Mar 24, 2023
What Do Perch Fish Eat- A Perch Blog

Discover All Types Of Perch Fish

Would you be surprised to learn that although there are many types of fish with “perch” in their name, they…

Mar 24, 2023
manta ray swimming close to ocean floor Blog

What Do Manta Rays Eat?

Manta rays are the world’s largest rays, with the biggest species measuring 23 feet on average. They are gentle, intelligent…

Mar 24, 2023
Striped bass Blog

Discover The Largest Striped Bass Ever Caught in Missouri

The striped bass is one of the United States popular game fish. It spends its adult life in the ocean.…

Mar 22, 2023
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