Blue catfish is one of the largest species of the North American Catfish. The scientific name of this fish has a meaning in Greek, “Ictalurus” means “fish cat” and “furcatus” in Latin means “forked” which is because of the fish’s forked tail fin.
The scientific name is Ictalurus furcatus.
Herring fish comes from the genus Clupea and belongs to the family Clupeidae. There are primarily two species of Herring, Atlantic herring and Pacific herring. Nonetheless, the name Herring is more commonly used to refer to Atlantic Herring. They are abundantly found and are fished for commercial purposes. It is widely eaten by people all over the world. In the United States, Atlantic Herring is sold as canned Sardines, steaks and kippers. They are also used to lure Tuna, Blue crabs and Lobsters.
The scientific name of Atlantic Herring is Clupea harengus.
Atlantis Herring has a few of other names as well.
The beard fishes are small, deep-sea marine ray-finned fishes. They are named as “beardfish” for their pair of long hyoid barbells. Hyoid is a horse-shoe shaped bone situated in the anterior midline of the neck between the chin and the thyroid cartilage. These fishes have less economic importance.
Beardfish is scientifically known as Polymixia Nobilis
Blue Whiting belongs to the category of ocean pelagic fishes. It is regarded as one of the smallest cod fish of the genus Micromesistius. Reaching up to a maximum height of 30 cm, this aquatic animal is intermittently available in North Coast of Atlantic Ocean. With a long narrow structure, this aquatic vertebra is considered to be one of the most demanded species for the fishing sector of Europe and Russia.
The scientific name for Blue Whiting is Micromesistius poutassou. Gadus poutassou is also used to denote these aquamarine species. Micromesistius Australis is one of the analogous species which is caught in the southern hemisphere and has corresponding features like that of Blue Whiting.
The Australian lungfish is a rare species of the genus lungfish, found in the rivers of Queensland. They are known with many names such as Queensland lungfish, barramundi and Burnett salmon. Considered as one of the six existing lungfishes in the world, these fishes can survive on land without water, for many days. Compared to other fishes, these aquamarines can breathe with a single lung, if required due to change in the water quality.
The scientific name for Australian lungfish is Neoceratodus forsteri.
The leafy seadragon is a form of marine fish belonging to the ‘Syngnathidae’ family. It is the sole member of the ‘Phycodurus’ genus. These fishes are mostly found in the coastal waters of south-western Australia. They derive their name from the leafy appendages that are spread all over their body. These fishes are also known as Glauert’s seadragon.
The scientific name for these fishes is ‘Phycodurus eques’.
Blackfin tuna is one of the smallest members of the species of Tuna belonging to the genus called Thunnus and family of Scombridae. They are known by various interesting names like Blackfinned Albacore, Bermuda and football due to its typical football like appearance. Don’t be deceived by their miniscule physical stature as they have an undying fighting attitude which keeps them alive amidst the larger aquatic creatures.
It is scientifically known by the name of Thunnus atlanticus.
The Moorish idol is a small marine fish species, the representative of Zanclidae family. Inhabitant of tropical and subtropical reefs and lagoons, this fish is notable for its broad allocation throughout the region of Indo-Pacific. Many of the butterfly fishes resemble Moorish idol. This species got its name from the Moors of Africa. These fishes are popular aquarium fishes.
The Moorish idol is scientifically known as Zanclus Cornutus.
Black Marlin is a migratory fish normally found living in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region. Migrating Black Marlins are found in Atlantic Ocean. These fishes are considered one of the fastest swimmers on earth, often speeding up to 80 mph (130 km/h).
The scientific name for Black Marlin is Makaira Indica.
The Opah is a large and colorful deep-bodied fish which as incredible as it may sound, is almost perfectly round and flat. These moonfish or opah inhabits deep oceanic waters of the tropics.
This fish belongs to the small family of fish referred to as Lampridae or Lamprididae. The genus is known to have only two living fish species.
As a matter of fact, very little is known about the biology or ecology of the moonfish, since it forms only a minor part of the fishery landings and tends to inhabit the deep oceanic waters.
The opah is mostly caught along with other fishes like tuna. Over the years this fish’s demand in the seafood market has rapidly increased owing to its delicious and flavorful meat.
