Canarian Fish Species English

On this page you will find 297 fish species which are all living in the coastal waters of the Canary Islands.

We would very much appreciate your help by any mistakes.

Wrasse ornate

Thalassoma pavo
Family: Labridae (Wrasses), Maximum size: 25 cm Depth range: 0 - 50 m Climate: 45°N - 20°S, 32°W -... read more »



Wrasse emerald

Thalassoma virens
Family: Labridae (Wrasses), Maximum size: 30 cm Depth range: 0 - 50 m Climate: 20°N -... read more »



Weever starry

Trachinus radiatus
Family: Trachinidae (Weeverfishes) Maximum size: 50 cm Depth range: 0 - 150 m Climate: 66°N - 27°N, 19°W -... read more »



Weever greater

Trachinus draco
Family: Trachinidae (Weeverfishes) Maximum size: 53 cm Depth range: 0 - 150 m Climate: 66°N - 27°N, 19°W -... read more »



Tuna yellow fin

Thunnus albacares
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos), Maximum size: 220 cm Depth range: 0 - 250 m Climate: 52°N - 45°S,... read more »



Tuna blue fin

Thunnus thynnus thynnus
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos), Maximum size: 310 cm Depth range: 0 - 1000 m Climate: 72°N - 24°S,... read more »



Tuna big eye

Thunnus obesus
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos), Maximum size: 250 cm Depth range: 0 - 250 m Climate: 45°N - 43°S,... read more »



Tuna Albacore Tuna White

Thunnus alalunga
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos), Maximum size: 100 cm Depth range: 0 - 600 m Climate: 59°N - 46°S,... read more »



Trevally silver

Pseudocaranx dentex
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Maximum size: 122 cm Depth range: 10 - 25 m Climate: 40°N -... read more »



Torpedo spotted

Torpedo marmorata
Family: Torpedinidae (Electric rays), Maximum size: 100 cm Depth range: 0 - 370 m Climate: 60°N - 35°S, 18°W -... read more »



Torpedo common

Torpedo torpedo
Family: Torpedinidae (Electric rays), Maximum size: 60 cm Depth range: 0 - 400 m Climate: 46°N - 17°S, 18°W -... read more »



Torpedo Atlantic

Torpedo nobiliana
Family: Torpedinidae (Electric rays), Maximum size: 180 cm Depth range: 0 - 800 m Climate: 60°N - 35°S, 82°W -... read more »



Tapertail

Radiicephalus elongatus  
Family: Radiicephalidae (Tapertails) Maximum size: 76 cm Depth range: 550 - 1500 m Climate: 38°N - 40°S, 130°W -... read more »



Swordfish 

Xiphias gladius
Family: Xiphiidae (Swordfish) Maximum size: 480 cm Depth range: 0 - 800 m Climate: 61°N - 50°S, 180°W -... read more »



Sunfish Ocean

Mola mola
Family: Molidae (Molas or Ocean Sunfishes) Maximum size: 330 cm Depth range: 0 - 500 m Climate: 76°N - 65°S, 180°W -... read more »



Sucker cornish

Lepadogaster purpurea
Family: Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), Maximum size: 7 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 61°N -... read more »



Stargazer Atlantic

Uranoscopus scaber
Family: Uranoscopidae (Stargazers) Maximum size: 40 cm Depth range: 0 - 400 m Climate:... read more »



Spurdog short nose

Squalus megalops
Family: Squalidae (Dogfish sharks) Maximum size: 71 cm Depth range: 30 - 750 m Climate: 42°N - 41°S, 18°W -... read more »



Spearfish roundscale

Tetrapturus georgii
Family: Istiophoridae (Segelfische, Speerfische) Maximum size: 184 cm Depth range: 0 - 200 m Climate: 45°N - 20°N,... read more »



Spearfish long bill

Tetrapturus pfluegeri
Family: Istiophoridae (Segelfische, Speerfische) Maximum size: 250 cm Depth range: 0 - 200 m Climate: 44°N - 33°S,... read more »



Sole whiskered

Monochirus hispidus
Family: Soleidae (Soles) Maximum size: 20 cm Depth range: 0 - 250 m Climate: 44°N - 4°N, 19°W -... read more »



Sole sand

Pegusa lascaris
Family: Soleidae (Soles) Maximum size: 40 cm Depth range: 0 - 350 m Climate: 57°N -... read more »



Sole common

Solea vulgaris
Family: Soleidae (Soles) Maximum size: 60 cm Depth range: 0 - 150 m Climate: 67°N - 17°N, 17°W -... read more »



Snipefish longspine

Macroramphosus scolopax
Family: Centriscidae (Snipefishes and shrimpfishes), Maximum size: 20 cm Depth range: 25 - 600 m Climate: 66°N -... read more »



Smoothhound starry

Mustelus asterias
Family: Triakidae (Houndsharks), Maximum size: 140 cm Depth range: 0 - 350 m Climate: 61°N - 16°N, 19°W -... read more »



Smoothhound

Mustelus mustelus
Family: Triakidae (Houndsharks), Maximum size: 200 cm Depth range: 0 - 625 m Climate: 58°N - 34°S, 19°W -... read more »



Skate bottle nosed

Rostroraja alba
Family: Rajidae (Skates) Maximum size: 230 cm Depth range: 30 - 600 m Climate: 56°N - 37°S, 19°W -... read more »



Skate long nosed

Dipturus oxyrinchus
Family: Rajidae (Skates) Maximum size: 150 cm Depth range: 0 - 800 m Climate: 65°N - 15°N, 19°W -... read more »



Skate blue

Dipturus batis
Family: Rajidae (Skates) Maximum size: 285 cm Depth range: 100 - 1000 m Climate: 69°N - 12°N, 30°W -... read more »



Shark seven gill sharp nose

Heptranchias perlo
Family: Hexanchidae (Cow sharks) Maximum size: 135 cm Depth range: 0 - 1000 m Climate: 49°N - 46°S, 180°W -... read more »



Shark galapagos

Carcharhinus galapagensis
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) Maximum size: 370 cm Depth range: 30 - 180 m Climate: 36°N - 41°S, 180°W -... read more »



Shark bramble

Echinorhinus brucus
Family: Echinorhinidae (Bramble sharks) Maximum size: 310 cm Depth range: 0 - 900 m Climate: 72°N - 55°S, 92°W -... read more »



Shark black tip

Carcharhinus limbatus
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) Maximum size: 275 cm Depth range: 0 - 60 m Climate: 45°N - 38°S, 166°W -... read more »



Shark angular rough

Oxynotus centrina
Family: Oxynotidae (Rough sharks) Maximum size: 150 cm Depth range: 60 - 750 m Climate: 70°N - 37°S, 17°W -... read more »



Shark white tip

Carcharhinus longimanus
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) Maximum size: 400 cm Depth range: 0 - 220 m Climate: 46°N - 43°S, 180°W -... read more »



Shark whale

Rhincodon typus
Family: Rhincodontidae (Whale shark) Maximum size: 2000 cm Depth range: 0 - 700 m Climate: 41°N - 42°S, 180°W -... read more »



Shark tope

Galeorhinus galeus
Family: Triakidae (Houndsharks), Maximum size: 19*3 cm Depth range: 0 - 1100 m Climate: 70°N - 58°S, 111°E -... read more »



Shark tiger

Galeocerdo cuvier
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) Maximum size: 750 cm Depth range: 0 - 350 m Climate: 62°N - 42°S, 180°W -... read more »



Shark thresher thintail

Alopias vulpinus
Family: Alopiidae (Thresher sharks) Maximum size: 550 cm Depth range: 0 - 550 m Climate: 67°N - 58°S, 180°W -... read more »



Shark thresher big eye

Alopias superciliosus
Family: Alopiidae (Thresher sharks) Maximum size: 485 cm Depth range: 0 - 500 m Climate: 46°N - 40°S, 180°W -... read more »



Shark six gill blunt nose

Hexanchus griseus
Family: Hexanchidae (Cow sharks) Maximum size: 490 cm Depth range: 0 - 2500 m Climate: 65°N - 48°S, 180°W -... read more »



Shark silky

Carcharhinus falciformis
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) Maximum size: 350 cm Depth range: 0 - 4000 m Climate: 42°N - 43°S, 169°W -... read more »



Shark sandbar

Carcharhinus plumbeus
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) Maximum size: 240 cm Depth range: 0 - 1780 m Climate: 45°N - 38°S, 164°W -... read more »



Shark sand tiger smalltooth

Odontaspis ferox
Family: Odontaspididae (Sand tigers) Maximum size: 365 cm Depth range: 10 - 500 m Climate: 50°N - 49°S, 180°W -... read more »



Shark sand tiger 

Carcharias taurus
Family: Odontaspididae (Sand tigers) Maximum size: 320 cm Depth range: 0 - 190 m Climate: 45°N - 48°S, 100°W -... read more »



Shark Porbeagle

Lamna nasus
Family: Lamnidae (Mackerel sharks or white shark) Maximum size: 350 cm Depth range: 0 - 700 m Climate: 76°N - 59°S,... read more »



Shark nurse hound

Scyliorhinus stellaris
Family: Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks) Maximum size: 170 cm Depth range: 0 - 400 m Climate: 64°N - 12°N, 18°W -... read more »



Shark nurse

Ginglymostoma cirratum
Family: Ginglymostomatidae (Nurse sharks) Maximum size: 430 cm Depth range: 0 - 130 m Climate: 44°N - 35°S, 122°W -... read more »



Shark mako shortfin

Isurus oxyrinchus
Family: Lamnidae (Mackerel sharks or white shark) Maximum size: 420 cm Depth range: 0 - 700 m Climate: 61°N - 56°S,... read more »



Shark mako longfin

Isurus paucus
Family: Lamnidae (Mackerel sharks or white shark) Maximum size: 417 cm Depth range: 0 - 200 m Climate: 46°N - 35°S,... read more »



Shark kitefin

Dalitias Licha
Family: Dalatiidae (Sleeper sharks) Maximum size: 182 cm Depth range: 0 - 1800 m Climate: 65°N - 47°S, 180°W -... read more »



Shark hammerhead smooth

Sphyrna zygaena
Family: Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead, bonnethead, or scoophead sharks) Maximum size: 400 cm Depth range: 0 - 200 m Climate:... read more »



Shark hammerhead scalloped

Sphyrna lewini
Family: Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead, bonnethead, or scoophead sharks) Maximum size: 430 cm Depth range: 0 - 500 m Climate:... read more »



Shark gulper leaf scale

Centrophorus squamosus
Family: Centrophoridae (Gulper sharks) Maximum size: 160 cm Depth range: 150 - 2400 m Climate: 69°N - 54°S, 42°W -... read more »



Shark gulper

Centrophorus granulosus
Family: Centrophoridae (Gulper sharks) Maximum size: 160 cm Depth range: 50 - 1400 m Climate: 51°N - 43°S, 98°W -... read more »



Shark Greenland

Somniosus microcephalus
Family: Somniosidae (Sleeper sharks) Maximum size: 730 cm Depth range: 0 - 2200 m Climate: 83°N - 49°S, 79°W -... read more »



Shark great white

Carcharodon carcharias
Family: Lamnidae (Mackerel sharks or white shark) Maximum size: 790 cm Depth range: 0 - 1300 m Climate: 66°N - 58°S,... read more »



Shark great lantern

Etmopterus princeps
Family: Etmopteridae (Lantern sharks) Maximum size: 75 cm Depth range: 300 - 2200 m Climate: 65°N -... read more »



Shark frill

Chlamydoselachus anguineus    
Family: Chlamydoselachidae (Frilled sharks) Maximum size: 200 cm Depth range: 0 - 1600 m Climate: 70°N - 48°S, 180°W... read more »



Shark dusky

Carcharhinus obscurus
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) Maximum size: 420 cm Depth range: 0 - 400 m Climate: 45°N - 46°S, 120°W -... read more »



Shark copper

Carcharhinus brachyurus
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) Maximum size: 325 cm Depth range: 0 - 350 m Climate: 45°N -... read more »



Shark blue

Prionace glauca
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) Maximum size: 400 cm Depth range: 0 - 350 m Climate: 66°N - 55°S, 180°W -... read more »



Shark basking

Cetorhinus maximus
Family: Cetorhinidae (Basking sharks) Maximum size: 900 cm Depth range: 0 - 2000 m Climate: 75°N - 58°S, 180°W -... read more »



Shad twaite

Alosa fallax
Family: Clupeidae (Herrings, shads, sardines, menhadens) Maximum size: 60 cm Depth range: 0 - 150 m Climate: 70°N -... read more »



Seabream blue spotted

Pagrus caeruleostictus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies) Maximum size: 90 cm Depth range: 0 - 200 m Climate: 47°N - 13°S, 18°W -... read more »



Seabream axillary

Pagellus acarne
Family: Sparidae (Porgies) Maximum size: 35 cm Depth range: 0 - 500 m Climate: 58°N - 12°N, 26°W -... read more »



Seabream striped

Lithognathus mormyrus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies) Maximum size: 55 cm Depth range: 0 - 150 m Climate: 50°N -... read more »



Seabream saddled

Oblada melanura
Family: Sparidae (Porgies) Maximum size: 35 cm Depth range: 0 - 30 m Climate: 44°N - 15°S, 19°W -... read more »



Seabream red banded

Pagrus auriga
Family: Sparidae (Porgies) Maximum size: 80 cm Depth range: 0 - 170 cm Climate: 44°N - 16°S, 17°W -... read more »



Seabream red

Pagellus bogaraveo
Family: Sparidae (Porgies) Maximum size: 70 cm Depth range: 0 - 700 m Climate: 65°N - 20°N, 32°W -... read more »



Seabream gilt head

Sparus aurata
Family: Sparidae (Porgies) Maximum size: 78 cm Depth range: 0 - 150 m Climate: 62°N - 15°N, 17°W -... read more »



Seabream common

Pagrus pagrus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies) Maximum size: 90 cm Depth range: 0 - 250 cm Climate: 55°N - 43°S, 98°W -... read more »



Seabream black

Spondyliosoma cantharus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies) Maximum size: 60 cm Depth range: 0 - 300 m Climate: 63°N - 20°S, 26°W -... read more »



Scrabbardfish silver

Aphanopus Carbo
Family: Trichiuridae (Cutlassfishes), Maximum size: 110 cm Depth range: 250 - 1500 m Climate: 69°N - 27°N, 79°W -... read more »



Scorpionfish small red

Scorpaena notata
Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), Maximum size: 24 cm Depth range: 0 - 70 m Climate: 45°N - 12°N,... read more »



Scorpionfish black

Scorpaena porcus
Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), Maximum size: 35 cm Depth range: 0 - 800 m Climate: 55°N - 25°N,... read more »



Scorpionfish Madeira

Scorpaena maderensis
Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), Maximum size: 20 cm Depth range: 0 - 40 m Climate: 47°N - 12°N,... read more »



Scorpionfish large scaled

Scorpaena scrofa
Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), Maximum size: 50 cm Depth range: 0 - 500 m Climate: 60°N - 35°S,... read more »



Scaldfish

Arnoglossus laterna
Family: Bothidae (Lefteye flounders) Maximum size: 25 cm Depth range: 0 - 200 m Climate: 62°N - 17°S, 18°W -... read more »



Sawfish small tooth

Pristis pectinata
Family: Pristidae (Sawfishes) Maximum size: 760 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate:44°N - 37°S, 180°W -... read more »



Sawfish common

Pristis pristis
Family: Pristidae (Sawfishes) Maximum size: 500 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 45°N -... read more »



Saury Atlantic

Scomberesox saurus saurus
Family: Scomberesocidae (Sauries) Maximum size: 50 cm Depth range: 0 - 30 m Climate: 66°N - 22°S, 98°W -... read more »



Sardinella round

Sardinella aurita
Family: Clupeidae (Herrings, shads, sardines, menhadens) Maximum size: 31 cm Depth range: 0 - 350 m Climate: 47°N -... read more »



Salema 

Sarpa salpa
Family: Sparidae (Porgies) Maximum size: 50 cm Depth range: 0 - 70 m Climate: 45°N - 40°S, 26°W -... read more »



Rockfish offshore

Pontinus kuhlii
Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes), Maximum size: 52 cm Depth range: 100 - 600 m Climate: 42°N -... read more »



Razorfish pearly

Xyrichtys novacula
Family: Labridae (Wrasses), Maximum size: 38 cm Depth range: 0 - 90 m Climate:... read more »



Ray undulate

Raja undulata
Family: Rajidae (Skates) Maximum size: 100 cm Depth range: 50 - 200 m Climate: 53°N - 15°N, 19°W -... read more »



Ray thornback

Raja clavata
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines) Maximum size: 130 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 22 –... read more »



Ray sting roughtail

Dasyatis centroura
Family: Dasyatidae (Stingrays) Maximum size: 220 cm Depth range: 0 - 275 cm Climate: 45°N - 35°S, 90°W -... read more »



Ray sting common

Dasyatis pastinaca
Family: Dasyatidae (Stingrays) Maximum size: 250 cm Depth range: 0 - 200 m Climate: 61°N - 35°S, 19°W -... read more »



Ray spotted

Raja montagui
Family: Rajidae (Skates) Maximum size: 80 cm Depth range: 20 - 350 m Climate: 61°N - 16°N, 18°W -... read more »



Ray eagle spotted

Aetobatus narinari
Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays), Maximum size: 300 cm Depth range: 0 - 80 m Climate: 43°N - 32°S, 115°W... read more »



Ray eagle

Myliobatis aquilla
Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays), Maximum size: 250 cm Depth range: 0 - 300 cm Climate: 54°N - 35°S, 19°W... read more »



Ray cow nose

Rhioptera bonasus
Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays), Maximum size: 213 cm Depth range: 0 - 25 m Climate: 42°N - 1°S, 99°W -... read more »



Ray bull Duckbill

Pteromylaeus bovinus
Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays), Maximum size: 250 cm Depth range: 10 - 150 m Climate: 44°N - 35°S, 19°W... read more »



Ray brown

Raja miraletus
Family: Rajidae (Skates) Maximum size: 120 cm Depth range: 0 - 500 m Climate: 44°N -... read more »



Ray blonde

Raja brachyura
Family: Rajidae (Skates) Maximum size: 120 cm Depth range: 10 - 400 m Climate: 60°N - 21°N, 18°W -... read more »



Ray black sting

Taeniura grabata
Family: Dasyatidae (Stingrays) Maximum size: 150 cm Depth range: 0 - 300 m Climate: 38°N - 17°S, 26°W -... read more »



Rabbitfish 

Chimaera monstrosa
Family: Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes) Maximum size: 150 cm Depth range: 40 - 1000 m Climate: 71°N -... read more »



Pufferfish

Sphoerodes spengleri
Family: Tetraondontidae (Pufferfishes) Maximum size: 30 cm Depth range: 0 - 500 m Climate: 66°N - 27°N, 19°W -... read more »



Pipefish greater

Syngnathus acus
Family: Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses), Maximum size: 50 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 71°N - 35°S,... read more »



Pilotfish 

Naucrates ductor
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Maximum size: 70 cm Depth range: 0 - 30 m Climate: 62°N - 43°S, 180°W -... read more »



Pilchard European

Sardina pilchardus
Family: Clupeidae (Herrings, shads, sardines, menhadens) Maximum size: 22 cm Depth rage: 0 - 100 m Climate: 68°N -... read more »



Picarel blotched

Spicara maena
Family: Centracanthidae (Picarels) Maximum size: 25 cm Depth range: 30 - 130 cm Climate: 47°N - 28°N, 19°W -... read more »



Pearlside

Maurolicus muelleri
Family: Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes), Maximum size: 8 cm Depth range: 0 - 1500 m Climate: 72°N - 55°S,... read more »



Parrotfish 

Sparisoma cretense
Family: Scaridae (Parrotfishes), Maximum size: 70 cm Depth range: 0 - 50 m Climate: 46°N - 12°N, 32°W -... read more »



Pandora red

Pagellus bellottii
Family: Sparidae (Porgies) Maximum size: 42 cm Depth range: 0 - 250 m Climate: 37°N - 17°S, 19°W -... read more »



Pandora common

Pagellus erythrinus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies) Maximum size: 60 cm Depth range: 0 - 300 m Climate: 60°N - 10°N, 26°W -... read more »



Opah 

Lampris guttatus
Family: Lampridae (Opah) Maximum size: 200 cm Depth range: 100 - 400 m Climate: 70°N - 45°S, 180°W -... read more »



Oilfish 

Ruvettus pretiosus
Family: Gempylidae (Snake mackerels) Maximum size: 210 cm Depth range: 100 - 800 m Climate: 55°N - 43°S, 180°W -... read more »



Oarfish crested

Lophotus lacepede
Family: Lophotidae (Crestfishes) Maximum size: 200 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 51°N - 45°S, 130°W -... read more »



Mullet thick lipped

Chelon labrosus
Family: Mugilidae (Mullets) Maximum size: 75 cm Depth range: 0 - 50 m Climate: 65°N - 12°N, 24°W -... read more »



Mullet red striped

Mullus surmuletus
Family: Mullidae (Goatfishes) Maximum size: 40 cm Depth range: 0 - 400 m Climate: 62°N - 14°N, 19°W -... read more »



Mullet red

Mullus barbatus barbatus
Family: Mullidae (Goatfishes) Maximum size: 30 cm Depth range: 0 - 325 m Climate: 58°N - 14°N, 32°W -... read more »



Mullet leaping

Liza saliens
Family: Mugilidae (Mullets) Maximum size: 40 cm Depth range: 0 - 150 m Climate: 67°N - 27°N, 18°W -... read more »



Mullet grey

Liza aurata
Family: Mugilidae (Mullets) Maximum size: unknown Depth range: 10 - 150 m Climate: 64°N - 20°N, 26°W -... read more »



Mullet flathead

Mugil cephalus
Family: Mugilidae (Mullets) Maximum size: 100 cm Depth range: 0 - 120 m Climate: 62°N - 57°S, 180°W -... read more »



Moray Mediterranean

Muraena helena
Family: Muraenidae (Moray eels), Maximum size: 150 cm Depth range: 0 - 50 m Climate: 52°N - 13°N, 32°W -... read more »



Mora common

Mora moro
Family: Moridae (Morid cods) Maximum size: 80 cm Depth range: 500 - 2500 m Climate: 64°N - 51°S, 77°W -... read more »



Mola sharp tail

Masturus lanceolatus
Family: Molidae (Molas or Ocean Sunfishes) Maximum size: 335 cm Depth range: 0 - 700 m Climate: 37°N -... read more »



Miller molly

Scartella cristata
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) Maximum size: 12 cm Depth range: 0 - 10 m Climate: 45°N - 40°S, 26°W -... read more »



Meagre brown

Sciaena umbra
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) Maximum size: 70 cm Depth range: 0 - 200 m Climate: 53°N - 13°N, 19°W -... read more »



Marlin white Atlantic

Tetrapturus albidus
Family: Istiophoridae (Billfishes) Maximum size: 250 cm Depth range: 0 - 150 m Climate: 47°N - 39°S, 99°W -... read more »



Marlin blue Atlantic

Makaira nigricans
Family: Istiophoridae (Billfishes) Maximum size: 500 cm Depth range: 0 - 200 m Climate: 45°N - 40°S, 97°W -... read more »



Manta gigant

Manta birostris
Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays), Maximum size: 910 cm Depth range: 0 - 120 m Climate: 31°N - 35°S, 180°W... read more »



Mackerel Mediterranean horse

Trachurus mediterraneus
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Maximum size: 60 cm Depth range: 0 - 500 m Climate: 49°N - 28°N, 13°W -... read more »



Mackerel Spanish West African

Scomberomorus Tritor
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos), Maximum size: 100 cm Depth range: 0 - 40 m Climate: 45°N - 17°S,... read more »



Mackerel snake

Gempylus serpens
Family: Gempylidae (Snake mackerels) Maximum size: 100 cm Depth range: 0 - 600 m Climate: 42°N - 40°S, 180°W -... read more »



Mackerel blue jack

Trachurus picturatus
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Maximum size: 50 cm Depth range: 300 - 400 m Climate: 45°N - 41°S, 32°W -... read more »



Mackerel Atlantic horse

Trachurus trachurus
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Maximum size: 70 cm Depth range: 0 - 1000 m Climate: 67°N - 19°S, 26°W -... read more »



Lizardfish diamond

Synodus synodus
Family: Synodontidae (Lizardfishes), Maximum size: 33 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 35°N -... read more »



Leerfish

Lichia amia
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Maximum size: 200 cm Depth range: 0 - 50 m Climate: 47°N -... read more »



Lanternfish jewel

Lampanyctus crocodilus
Family: Myctophidae (Lanternfishes) Maximum size: 30 cm Depth range: 0 - 1200 m Climate: 75°N -... read more »



King of Herrings - Giant Oarfish

Regalecus glesne
Family: Regalecidae (Oarfishes) Maximum size: 1100 cm Depth range: 0 - 1000 m Climate: 72°N - 52°S, 180°W -... read more »



Kaups arrow tooth eel

Synaphobranchus kaupii
Family: Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels), Maximum size: 100 cm Depth range: 100 - 5000 m Climate: 69°N - 40°S,... read more »



John dory

Zeus faber
Family: Zeidae (Dories) Maximum size: 90 cm Depth range: 0 - 500 m Climate: 75°N - 49°S, 17°W -... read more »



Hake Senegalese

Merluccius senegalensis
Family: Merlucciidae (Merluccid hakes), Maximum size: 140 cm Depth range: 0 - 800 m Climate: 33°N - 12°N, 19°W -... read more »



Hake European

Merluccius merluccius
Family: Merlucciidae (Merluccid hakes), Maximum size: 140 m Depth range: 0 - 1000 m Climate: 76°N - 18°N, 30°W -... read more »



Gurnard piper

Trigla lyra
Family: Triglidae (Searobins) Maximum size: 60 cm Depth range: 100 - 700 m Climate: 60°N - 23°S, 18°W -... read more »



Gurnard long fin

Chelidonichthys obscurus
Family: Triglidae (Searobins) Maximum size: 34 cm Depth range: 0 - 120 m Climate: 53°N - 15°N, 32°W -... read more »



Gurnard grey

Entrigla gurnardus
Family: Triglidae (Searobins) Maximum size: 60 cm Depth range: 0 - 350 m Climate: 70°N - 20°N, 25°W -... read more »



Guitarfish common

Rhinobatos rhinobatos
Family: Rhinobatidae (Guitarfishes), Maximum size: 100 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 44°N - 17°S, 19°W -... read more »



Grunt guinean

Parapristipoma humile
Family: Haemulidae (Grunts) Maximum size: 37 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 37°N -... read more »



Grunt bastard

Pomadasys incisus
Family: Haemulidae (Grunts) Maximum size: 50 cm Depth range: 10 - 100 m Climate: 47°N -... read more »



Grunt rubberlip

Plectorhinchus Mediterraneus
Family: Haemulidae (Grunts) Maximum size: 80 m Depth range: 0 - 180 m Climate: 42°N - 22°S, 19°W -... read more »



Grouper white

Epinephelus aeneus
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), Maximum size: 120 cm Depth range: 0 - 200... read more »



Grouper island

Mycteroperca fusca
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), Maximum size: 90 cm Depth range: 0 - 200 m Climate: 39°N... read more »



Grouper comb

Mycteroperca rubra
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), Maximum size: 115 cm Depth range: 0 - 200 m Climate:... read more »



Grenadier Atlantic common

Nezumia aequalis
Family: Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails), Maximum size: 36 cm Depth range: 200 - 2300 m Climate: 70°N - 12°S,... read more »



Goby spotted Leopard

Thorogobius ephippiatus
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies), Maximum size: 13 cm Depth range: 0 - 60 m Climate: 59°N - 27°N, 18°W -... read more »



Goby painted

Pomatoschistus pictus
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies), Maximum size: 6 cm Depth range: 0 - 55 m Climate: 65°N - 27°N, 19°W -... read more »



Gemfish black

Nesiarchus nasutus
Family: Gempylidae (Snake mackerels) Maximum size: 130 cm Depth range: 200 - 1200 m Climate: 70°N - 47°S, 180°W -... read more »



Forkbeard

Phycis phycis
Family: Phycidae (Phycid hakes) Maximum size: 65 cm Depth range: 0 - 600 m Climate: 45°N - 13°N, 32°W -... read more »



Flyingfish tropical two wing

Exocoetus volitans
Family: Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes) Maximum size: 40 cm Depth range: 0 - 5 cm Climate:... read more »



Filefish plane head

Stephanolepis hispidus
Family: Monacanthidae (Filefishes) Maximum size: 27 cm Depth range: 0 - 300 m Climate:... read more »



Escolar roudi

Promethichthys prometheus
Family: Perciformes (perch-likes) Maximum size: 110 cm Depth range: 80 - 800 m Climate: 50°N - 36°S, 180°W -... read more »



Escolar black

Lepidocybium flavobrunneum
Family: Gempylidae (Snake mackerels) Maximum size: 230 cm Depth range: 200 - 1100 m Climate: 50°N - 48°S, 180°W -... read more »



Eel Leopard

Myrichthys pardalis
Family: Ophichthidae (Snake eels), Maximum size: 65 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 30°N -... read more »



Drum Shi

Umbrina cirrosa
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) Maximum size: 73 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 46°N - 30°N, 18°W -... read more »



Drum fusca

Umbrina ronchus
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) Maximum size: 100 cm Depth range: 20 - 200 m Climate: 43°N - 36°S, 19°W -... read more »



Drum Canary

Umbrina canariensis
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) Maximum size: 80 cm Depth range: 50 - 300 m Climate: 50°N -... read more »



Dogfish bird beak

Deania calcea
Family: Centrophoridae (Gulper sharks) Maximum size: 122 cm Depth range: 50 - 1500 m Climate: 65°N - 48°S, 180°W -... read more »



Dogfish velvet smallmouth

Scymnodon ringens
Family: Somniosidae (Sleeper sharks) Maximum size: 110 cm Depth range: 0 - 1500 m Climate: 65°N -... read more »



Dogfish Portuguese

Centroscymnus coelolepis
Family: Somniosidae (Sleeper sharks) Maximum size: 120 cm Depth range: 400 - 2000 m Climate: 64°N - 48°S, 168°E -... read more »



Dogfish piked

Squalus acanthias
Family: Squalidae (Dogfish sharks) Maximum size: 125 cm Depth range: 0 - 1500 m Climate: 73°N - 55°S, 180°W -... read more »



Devilfish

Mobula mobular
Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays), Maximum size: 520 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 53°N -... read more »



Derbio

Trachinotus ovatus
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Maximum size: 45 cm Depth range: 50 - 200 m Climate: 66°N - 13°S, 19°W -... read more »



Cutlassfish Atlantic

Trichiurus lepturus
Family: Trichiuridae (Cutlassfishes), Maximum size: 235 cm Depth range: 0 - 600 m Climate: 49°N - 54°S, 114°W -... read more »



Croaker long neck

Pseudotolithus typus
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers) Maximum size: 140 cm Depth range: 0 - 150 m Climate: 35°N -... read more »



Comber

Serranus cabrilla
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), Maximum size: 45 cm Depth range: 0 - 500 m Climate: 57°N... read more »



Comber painted

Serranus scriba
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), Maximum size: 36 cm Depth range: 0 - 150 m Climate: 50°N... read more »



Comber brown

Serranus hepatus
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), Maximum size: 25 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 45°N... read more »



Comber black tail

Serranus atricauda
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), Maximum size: 43 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 57°N... read more »



Clingfish connemarra

Lepadogaster candolii
Family: Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits), Maximum size: 7 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 60°N - 27°N,... read more »



Chimaera narrow nose

Harriotta raleighana
Family: Rhinochimaeridae (Longnose chimaeras) Maximum size: 120 cm Depth range: 200 - 2500 m Climate: 65°N ... read more »



Catshark false

Pseudotriakis microdon
Family: Pseudotriakidae (False catsharks) Maximum size: 270 cm Depth range: 150 - 2000 m Climate: 64°N ... read more »



Catshark small spotted

Scyliorhinus canicula
Family: Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks) Maximum size: 100 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 63°N 12°N 18°W ... read more »



Catshark black mouth

Galeus melastomus
Family: Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks) Maximum size: 75 cm Depth range: 50 - 1800 m Climate: 64°N 14°N 19°W ... read more »



Bonito Atlantic

Sarda sarda
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos), Maximum size: 90 cm Depth range: 0 - 200 m Climate: 65°N 40°S ... read more »



Bonito plain

Orcynopsis unicolor
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos), Maximum size: 130 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 60°N 13°S ... read more »



Bluntsnout smoothhead

Xenodermichthys copei
Family: Alepocephalidae (Slickheads) Maximum size: 31 cm Depth range: 100 - 2600 m Climate: 70°N 56°S 90°W ... read more »



Blue fish

Pomatomus saltatrix
Family: Pomatomidae (Bluefishes) Maximum size: 130 cm Depth range: 0 - 200 m Climate: 45°N 44°S 180°W ... read more »



Blenny rusty

Parablennius sanguinolentus
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) Maximum size: 20 cm Depth range: 0 - 1 m Climate: 50°N 30°N 18°W ... read more »



Blenny peacock

Salaria pavo
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) Maximum size: 13 cm Depth range: 0 - 100 m Climate: 51°N 20°N 18°W ... read more »



Blenny black faced

Tripterygion delaisi
Family: Tripterygiidae (Threefin blennies) Maximum size: 9 cm Depth range: 0 - 40 m Climate: 52°N 12°N 19°W ... read more »



Blenny tompot

Parablennius gattorugine
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) Maximum size: 30 cm Depth range: 0 - 30 m Climate: 59°N 31°N 11°W ... read more »



Blenny rock pool

Parablennius parvicornis
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies) Maximum: 12 cm Depth: 0-1 m Climate: 36°N - 6°S, 32°W -... read more »



Blackfish imperial

Schedophilus ovalis
Family: Centrolophidae (Medusafishes) Maximum: 100 cm Depth: 50 - 700 m Climate: 45°N ... read more »



Beardfish stout

Polymixia nobilis
Family: Polymixiidae (Beardfishes) Maximum size: 45 cm Depth: 0-800 m Climate: sub... read more »



Anglerfish

Carcharhinus plumbeus
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks) Maximum size: 240 cm Depth: 0-1750 m Climate: 45°N 38°S 164°W ... read more »



Angelshark smoothback

Squatina oculata
Family: Squatinidae (Angel sharks) Maximum size: 160 cm Depth: 0 - 500 m Climate: 47°N - 29°S, 17°W -... read more »



Angelshark

Squatina squatina
Family: Squatinidae (Angel sharks) Maximum size: 245 cm Depth: 0-150 m Climate: 63°N 21°N 19°W ... read more »



Amberjack greater

Seriola dumerili
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos) Maximum size: 150 Depth: 0-800 m Climate: 55°N 57°S 180°W ... read more »



Wreckfish

Polyprion americanus
Family: Polyprionidae (Wreckfishes) Maximum size: 210 Depth: 40 - 600 m Climate: 70°N - 55°S, 82°W -... read more »

Wrasse ornate

Thalassoma pavo
Family: Labridae (Wrasses),Maximum size: 25Depth: 0 - 50 mClimate: 45°N - 20°S, 32°W -... read more »

Wrasse emerald

Thalassoma virens
Family: Labridae (Wrasses),Maximum size: 30Depth: 0 - 50 mClimate: 20°N -... read more »

Weever starry

Trachinus radiatus
Family: Trachinidae (Weeverfishes)Maximum size: 50Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 66°N - 27°N, 19°W -... read more »

Weever greater

Trachinus draco
Family: Trachinidae (Weeverfishes)Maximum size: 53Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 66°N - 27°N, 19°W -... read more »

Tuna yellow fin

Thunnus albacares
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos),Maximum size: 220Depth: 0 - 250 mClimate: 52°N - 45°S, 180°W -... read more »

Tuna blue fin

Thunnus thynnus thynnus
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos),Maximum size: 310Depth: 0 - 1000 mClimate: 72°N - 24°S, 99°W -... read more »

Tuna big eye

Thunnus obesus
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos),Maximum size: 250Depth: 0 - 250 mClimate: 45°N - 43°S, 180°W -... read more »

Trevally silver

Pseudocaranx dentex
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)Maximum size: 122Depth: 10 - 25 mClimate: 40°N -... read more »

Torpedo spotted

Torpedo marmorata
Family: Torpedinidae (Electric rays),Maximum size: 100Depth: 0 - 370 mClimate: 60°N - 35°S, 18°W -... read more »

Torpedo common

Torpedo torpedo
Family: Torpedinidae (Electric rays),Maximum size: 60Depth: 0 - 400 mClimate: 46°N - 17°S, 18°W -... read more »

Torpedo Atlantic

Torpedo nobiliana
Family: Torpedinidae (Electric rays),Maximum size: 180Depth: 0 - 800 mClimate: 60°N - 35°S, 82°W -... read more »

Tapertail

Radiicephalus elongatus  
Family: Radiicephalidae (Tapertails)Maximum size: 76Depth: 550 - 1500 mClimate: 38°N - 40°S, 130°W -... read more »

Swordfish

Xiphias gladius
Family: Xiphiidae (Swordfish)Maximum size: 480Depth: 0 - 800 mClimate: 61°N - 50°S, 180°W -... read more »

Sunfish Ocean

Mola mola
Family: Molidae (Molas or Ocean Sunfishes)Maximum size: 330Depth: 0 - 500 mClimate: 76°N - 65°S, 180°W -... read more »

Sucker cornish

Lepadogaster purpurea
Family: Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits),Maximum size: 7Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 61°N -... read more »

Stargazer Atlantic

Uranoscopus scaber
Family: Uranoscopidae (Stargazers)Maximum size: 40Depth: 0 - 400 mClimate:... read more »

Spurdog short nose

Squalus megalops
Family: Squalidae (Dogfish sharks)Maximum size: 71Depth: 30 - 750 mClimate: 42°N - 41°S, 18°W -... read more »

Spearfish roundscale

Tetrapturus georgii
Family: Istiophoridae (Segelfische, Speerfische)Maximum size: 184Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 45°N - 20°N, 31°W -... read more »

Spearfish long bill

Tetrapturus pfluegeri
Family: Istiophoridae (Segelfische, Speerfische)Maximum size: 250Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 44°N - 33°S, 98°W -... read more »

Sole whiskered

Monochirus hispidus
Family: Soleidae (Soles)Maximum size: 20Depth: 0 - 250 mClimate: 44°N - 4°N, 19°W -... read more »

Sole sand

Pegusa lascaris
Family: Soleidae (Soles)Maximum size: 40Depth: 0 - 350 mClimate: 57°N -... read more »

Sole common

Solea vulgaris
Family: Soleidae (Soles)Maximum size: 60Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 67°N - 17°N, 17°W -... read more »

Snipefish longspine

Macroramphosus scolopax
Family: Centriscidae (Snipefishes and shrimpfishes),Maximum size: 20Depth: 25 - 600 mClimate: 66°N - 43°S, 180°W -... read more »

Smoothhound starry

Mustelus asterias
Family: Triakidae (Houndsharks),Maximum size: 140Depth: 0 - 350 mClimate: 61°N - 16°N, 19°W -... read more »

Smoothhound

Mustelus mustelus
Family: Triakidae (Houndsharks),Maximum size: 200Depth: 0 - 625 mClimate: 58°N - 34°S, 19°W -... read more »

Skate bottle nosed

Rostroraja alba
Family: Rajidae (Skates)Maximum size: 230Depth: 30 - 600 mClimate: 56°N - 37°S, 19°W -... read more »

Skate long nosed

Dipturus oxyrinchus
Family: Rajidae (Skates)Maximum size: 150Depth: 0 - 800 mClimate: 65°N - 15°N, 19°W -... read more »

Skate blue

Dipturus batis
Family: Rajidae (Skates)Maximum size: 285Depth: 100 - 1000 mClimate: 69°N - 12°N, 30°W -... read more »

Shark seven gill sharp nose

Heptranchias perlo
Family: Hexanchidae (Cow sharks)Maximum size: 135Depth: 0 - 1000 mClimate: 49°N - 46°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark galapagos

Carcharhinus galapagensis
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks)Maximum size: 370Depth: 30 - 180 mClimate: 36°N - 41°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark bramble

Echinorhinus brucus
Family: Echinorhinidae (Bramble sharks)Maximum size: 310Depth: 0- 900 mClimate: 72°N - 55°S, 92°W -... read more »

Shark black tip

Carcharhinus limbatus
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks)Maximum size: 275Depth: 0 - 60 mClimate: 45°N - 38°S, 166°W -... read more »

Shark angular rough

Oxynotus centrina
Family: Oxynotidae (Rough sharks)Maximum size: 150Depth: 60 - 750 mClimate: 70°N - 37°S, 17°W -... read more »

Shark white tip

Carcharhinus longimanus
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks)Maximum size: 400Depth: 0 - 220 mClimate: 46°N - 43°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark whale

Rhincodon typus
Family: Rhincodontidae (Whale shark)Maximum size: 2000Depth: 0 - 700 mClimate: 41°N - 42°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark tope

Galeorhinus galeus
Family: Triakidae (Houndsharks),Maximum size: 193Depth: 0 - 1100 mClimate: 70°N - 58°S, 111°E -... read more »

Shark tiger

Galeocerdo cuvier
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks)Maximum size: 750Depth: 0 - 350 mClimate: 62°N - 42°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark thresher thintail

Alopias vulpinus
Family: Alopiidae (Thresher sharks)Maximum size: 550Depth: 0 - 550 mClimate: 67°N - 58°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark thresher big eye

Alopias superciliosus
Family: Alopiidae (Thresher sharks)Maximum size: 485Depth: 0 - 500 mClimate: 46°N - 40°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark six gill blunt nose

Hexanchus griseus
Family: Hexanchidae (Cow sharks)Maximum size: 490Depth: 0 - 2500 mClimate: 65°N - 48°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark silky

Carcharhinus falciformis
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks)Maximum size: 350Depth: 0 - 4000 mClimate: 42°N - 43°S, 169°W -... read more »

Shark sandbar

Carcharhinus plumbeus
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks)Maximum size: 240Depth: 0 - 1750 mClimate: 45°N - 38°S, 164°W -... read more »

Shark sand tiger smalltooth

Odontaspis ferox
Family: Odontaspididae (Sand tigers)Maximum size: 365Depth: 10 - 500 mClimate: 50°N - 49°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark sand tiger

Carcharias taurus
Family: Odontaspididae (Sand tigers)Maximum size: 320Depth: 0 - 190 mClimate: 45°N - 48°S, 100°W -... read more »

Shark Porbeagle

Lamna nasus
Family: Lamnidae (Mackerel sharks or white shark)Maximum size: 350Depth: 0 - 700 mClimate: 76°N - 59°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark nurse hound

Scyliorhinus stellaris
Family: Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)Maximum size: 170Depth: 0 - 400 mClimate: 64°N - 12°N, 18°W -... read more »

Shark nurse

Ginglymostoma cirratum
Family: Ginglymostomatidae (Nurse sharks)Maximum size: 430Depth: 0 - 130 mClimate: 44°N - 35°S, 122°W -... read more »

Shark mako shortfin

Isurus oxyrinchus
Family: Lamnidae (Mackerel sharks or white shark)Maximum size: 420Depth: 0 - 700 mClimate: 61°N - 56°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark mako longfin

Isurus paucus
Family: Lamnidae (Mackerel sharks or white shark)Maximum size: 417Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 46°N - 35°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark kitefin

Dalatias Licha
Family: Dalatiidae (Sleeper sharks)Maximum size: 182Depth: 0 - 1800 mClimate: 65°N - 47°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark hammerhead smooth

Sphyrna zygaena
Family: Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead, bonnethead, or scoophead sharks)Maximum size: 400Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 59°N -... read more »

Shark hammerhead scalloped

Sphyrna lewini
Family: Sphyrnidae (Hammerhead, bonnethead, or scoophead sharks)Maximum size: 430Depth: 0 - 500 mClimate: 46°N -... read more »

Shark gulper leaf scale

Centrophorus squamosus
Family: Centrophoridae (Gulper sharks)Maximum size: 160Depth: 150 - 2400 mClimate: 69°N - 54°S, 42°W -... read more »

Shark gulper

Centrophorus granulosus
Family: Centrophoridae (Gulper sharks)Maximum size: 160Depth: 50 - 1400 mClimate: 51°N - 43°S, 98°W -... read more »

Shark Greenland

Somniosus microcephalus
Family: Somniosidae (Sleeper sharks)Maximum size: 730Depth: 0 - 2200Climate: 83°N - 49°S, 79°W -... read more »

Shark great white

Carcharodon carcharias
Family: Lamnidae (Mackerel sharks or white shark)Maximum size: 790Depth: 0 - 1300 mClimate: 66°N - 58°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark great lantern

Etmopterus princeps
Family: Etmopteridae (Lantern sharks)Maximum size: 75Depth: 300 - 2200 mClimate: 65°N -... read more »

Shark frill

Chlamydoselachus anguineus    
Family: Chlamydoselachidae (Frilled sharks)Maximum size: 200Depth: 0 - 1600 mClimate: 70°N - 48°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark dusky

Carcharhinus obscurus
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks)Maximum size: 420Depth: 0 - 400 mClimate: 45°N - 46°S, 120°W -... read more »

Shark copper

Carcharhinus brachyurus
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks)Maximum size: 325Depth: 0 - 350 mClimate: 45°N -... read more »

Shark blue

Prionace glauca
Family: Carcharhinidae (Requiem sharks)Maximum size: 400Depth: 0 - 350 mClimate: 66°N - 55°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shark basking

Cetorhinus maximus
Family: Cetorhinidae (Basking sharks)Maximum size: 900Depth: 0 - 2000 mClimate: 75°N - 58°S, 180°W -... read more »

Shad twaite

Alosa fallax
Family: Clupeidae (Herrings, shads, sardines, menhadens)Maximum size: 60Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 70°N - 27°N, 25°W -... read more »

Seabream blue spotted

Pagrus caeruleostictus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 90Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 47°N - 13°S, 18°W -... read more »

Seabream axillary

Pagellus acarne
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 35Depth: 0 - 500 mClimate: 58°N - 12°N, 26°W -... read more »

Seabream striped

Lithognathus mormyrus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 55Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 50°N -... read more »

Seabream saddled

Oblada melanura
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 35Depth: 0 - 30 mClimate: 44°N - 15°S, 19°W -... read more »

Seabream red banded

Pagrus auriga
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 80Depth: 0 - 170 mClimate: 44°N - 16°S, 17°W -... read more »

Seabream red

Pagellus bogaraveo
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 70Depth: 0 - 700 mClimate: 65°N - 20°N, 32°W -... read more »

Seabream gilt head

Sparus aurata
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 78Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 62°N - 15°N, 17°W -... read more »

Seabream couch's

Pagrus pagrus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 90Depth: 0 - 250 mClimate: 55°N - 43°S, 98°W -... read more »

Seabream black

Spondyliosoma cantharus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 60Depth: 0 - 300 mClimate: 63°N - 20°S, 26°W -... read more »

Scrabbardfish

Aphanopus Carbo
Family: Trichiuridae (Cutlassfishes),Maximum size: 110Depth: 250 - 1500 mClimate: 69°N - 27°N, 79°W -... read more »

Scorpionfish small red

Scorpaena notata
Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes),Maximum size: 24Depth: 0 - 70 mClimate: 45°N - 12°N, 32°W -... read more »

Scorpionfish black

Scorpaena porcus
Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes),Maximum size: 35Depth: 0 - 800 mClimate: 55°N - 25°N, 32°W -... read more »

Scorpionfish Madeira

Scorpaena maderensis
Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes),Maximum size: 20Depth: 0 - 40 mClimate: 47°N - 12°N, 32°W -... read more »

Scorpionfish large scaled

Scorpaena scrofa
Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes),Maximum size: 50Depth: 0 - 500 mClimate: 60°N - 35°S, 26°W -... read more »

Scaldfish

Arnoglossus laterna
Family: Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)Maximum size: 25Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 62°N - 17°S, 18°W -... read more »

Sawfish small tooth

Pristis pectinata
Family: Pristidae (Sawfishes)Maximum size: 760Depth: 0 - 10 mClimate: 44°N - 37°S, 180°W -... read more »

Sawfish

Pristis pristis
Family: Pristidae (Sawfishes)Maximum size: 500Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 45°N -... read more »

Saury Atlantic

Scomberesox saurus saurus
Family: Scomberesocidae (Sauries)Maximum size: 50Depth: 0 - 30 mClimate: 66°N - 22°S, 98°W -... read more »

Sardinella round

Sardinella aurita
Family: Clupeidae (Herrings, shads, sardines, menhadens)Maximum size: 31Depth: 0 - 350Climate: 47°N - 40°S, 98°W -... read more »

Salema

Sarpa salpa
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 50Depth: 0 - 70 mClimate: 45°N - 40°S, 26°W -... read more »

Rockfish offshore

Pontinus kuhlii
Family: Scorpaenidae (Scorpionfishes or rockfishes),Maximum size: 52Depth: 100 - 600 mClimate: 42°N - 8°S, 32°W -... read more »

Razorfish pearly

Xyrichtys novacula
Family: Labridae (Wrasses),Maximum size: 38Depth: 0 - 90 mClimate:... read more »

Ray undulate

Raja undulata
Family: Rajidae (Skates)Maximum size: 100Depth: 50 - 200 mClimate: 53°N - 15°N, 19°W -... read more »

Ray thornback

Raja clavata
Family: Nothobranchiidae (African rivulines)Maximum size: 130Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 22 –... read more »

Ray sting roughtail

Dasyatis centroura
Family: Dasyatidae (Stingrays)Maximum size: 220Depth: 0 - 275 mClimate: 45°N - 35°S, 90°W -... read more »

Ray sting common

Dasyatis pastinaca
Family: Dasyatidae (Stingrays)Maximum size: 250Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 61°N - 35°S, 19°W -... read more »

Ray spotted

Raja montagui
Family: Rajidae (Skates)Maximum size: 80Depth: 20 - 350 mClimate: 61°N - 16°N, 18°W -... read more »

Ray eagle spotted

Aetobatus narinari
Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays),Maximum size: 300Depth: 0 - 80 mClimate: 43°N - 32°S, 115°W -... read more »

Ray eagle

Myliobatis aquilla
Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays),Maximum size: 250Depth: 0 - 300 mClimate: 54°N - 35°S, 19°W -... read more »

Ray cow nose

Rhioptera bonasus
Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays),Maximum size: 213Depth: 0 - 25 mClimate: 42°N - 1°S, 99°W -... read more »

Ray bull - duckbill

Pteromylaeus bovinus
Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays),Maximum size: 250Depth: 10 - 150 mClimate: 44°N - 35°S, 19°W -... read more »

Ray brown

Raja miraletus
Family: Rajidae (Skates)Maximum size: 120Depth: 0 - 500 mClimate: 44°N -... read more »

Ray blonde

Raja brachyura
Family: Rajidae (Skates)Maximum size: 120Depth: 10 - 400 mClimate: 60°N - 21°N, 18°W -... read more »

Ray black sting

Taeniura grabata
Family: Dasyatidae (Stingrays)Maximum size: 150Depth: 0 - 300 mClimate: 38°N - 17°S, 26°W -... read more »

Rabbitfish

Chimaera monstrosa
Family: Chimaeridae (Shortnose chimaeras or ratfishes)Maximum size: 150Depth: 40 - 1000 mClimate: 71°N - 27°N, 32°W... read more »

Pipefish greater

Syngnathus acus
Family: Syngnathidae (Pipefishes and seahorses),Maximum size: 50Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 71°N - 35°S, 19°W -... read more »

Pilotfish

Naucrates ductor
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)Maximum size: 70Depth: 0 - 30 mClimate: 62°N - 43°S, 180°W -... read more »



Pilchard European

Sardina pilchardus
Family: Clupeidae (Herrings, shads, sardines, menhadens) Maximum size: 22 Depth: 0 - 100 m Climate: 68°N - 14°N,... read more »

Picarel blotched

Spicara maena
Family: Centracanthidae (Picarels)Maximum size: 25Depth: 30 - 130 mClimate: 47°N - 28°N, 19°W -... read more »

Pearlsides

Maurolicus muelleri
Family: Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes),Maximum size: 8Depth: 0 - 1500 mClimate: 72°N - 55°S, 98°W -... read more »

Parrotfish

Sparisoma cretense
Family: Scaridae (Parrotfishes),Maximum size: 70Depth: 0 - 50 mClimate: 46°N - 12°N, 32°W -... read more »

Pandora red

Pagellus bellottii
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 42Depth: 0 - 250 mClimate: 37°N - 17°S, 19°W -... read more »

Pandora common

Pagellus erythrinus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 60Depth: 0 - 300 mClimate: 60°N - 10°N, 26°W -... read more »

Opah

Lampris guttatus
Family: Lampridae (Opah)Maximum size: 200Depth: 100 - 400 mClimate: 70°N - 45°S, 180°W -... read more »

Oilfish

Ruvettus pretiosus
Family: Gempylidae (Snake mackerels)Maximum size: 210Depth: 100 - 800 mClimate: 55°N - 43°S, 180°W -... read more »

Oarfish crested

Lophotus lacepede
Family: Lophotidae (Crestfishes)Maximum size: 200Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 51°N - 45°S, 130°W -... read more »

Mullet thick lipped

Chelon labrosus
Family: Mugilidae (Mullets)Maximum size: 75Depth: 0 - 50 mClimate: 65°N - 12°N, 24°W -... read more »

Mullet red striped

Mullus surmuletus
Family: Mullidae (Goatfishes)Maximum size: 40Depth: 0 - 400 mClimate: 62°N - 14°N, 19°W -... read more »

Mullet red

Mullus barbatus barbatus
Family: Mullidae (Goatfishes)Maximum size: 30Depth: 0 - 325 mClimate: 58°N - 14°N, 32°W -... read more »

Mullet leaping

Liza saliens
Family: Mugilidae (Mullets)Maximum size: 40Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 67°N - 27°N, 18°W -... read more »

Mullet grey

Liza aurata
Family: Mugilidae (Mullets)Maximum size: Depth: 10 - 150 mClimate: 64°N - 20°N, 26°W -... read more »

Mullet flathead

Mugil cephalus
Family: Mugilidae (Mullets)Maximum size: 100Depth: 0 - 120 mClimate: 62°N - 57°S, 180°W -... read more »

Moray Mediterranean

Muraena helena
Family: Muraenidae (Moray eels),Maximum size: 150Depth: 0 - 50 mClimate: 52°N - 13°N, 32°W -... read more »

Mora common

Mora moro
Family: Moridae (Morid cods)Maximum size: 80Depth: 500 -2500Climate: 64°N - 51°S, 77°W -... read more »

Mola sharp tail

Masturus lanceolatus
Family: Molidae (Molas or Ocean Sunfishes)Maximum size: 335Depth: 0 - 700 mClimate: 37°N -... read more »

Miller molly

Scartella cristata
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)Maximum size: 12Depth: 0 - 10 mClimate: 45°N - 40°S, 26°W -... read more »

Meagre brown

Sciaena umbra
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)Maximum size: 70Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 53°N - 13°N, 19°W -... read more »

Marlin white Atlantic

Tetrapturus albidus
Family: Istiophoridae (Billfishes)Maximum size: 250Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 47°N - 39°S, 99°W -... read more »

Marlin blue Atlantic

Makaira nigricans
Family: Istiophoridae (Billfishes)Maximum size: 500Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 45°N - 40°S, 97°W -... read more »

Manta gigant

Manta birostris
Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays),Maximum size: 910Depth: 0 - 120 mClimate: 31°N - 35°S, 180°W -... read more »

Mackerel Mediterranean horse

Trachurus mediterraneus
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)Maximum size: 60Depth: 0 - 500 mClimate: 49°N - 28°N, 13°W -... read more »

Mackerel Spanish West African

Scomberomorus Tritor
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos),Maximum size: 100Depth: 0 - 40 mClimate: 45°N - 17°S, 24°W -... read more »

Mackerel blue jack

Trachurus picturatus
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)Maximum size: 50Depth: 300 - 400 mClimate: 45°N - 41°S, 32°W -... read more »

Mackerel Atlantic horse

Trachurus trachurus
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)Maximum size: 70Depth: 0 - 1000 mClimate: 67°N - 19°S, 26°W -... read more »

Lizardfish diamond

Synodus synodus
Family: Synodontidae (Lizardfishes),Maximum size: 33Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 35°N -... read more »

Leerfish

Lichia amia
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)Maximum size: 200Depth: 0 - 50 mClimate: 47°N -... read more »

Lanternfish jewel

Lampanyctus crocodilus
Family: Myctophidae (Lanternfishes)Maximum size: 30Depth: 0 - 1200 mClimate: 75°N -... read more »

King of Herrings

Regalecus glesne
Family: Regalecidae (Oarfishes)Maximum size: 1100Depth: 0 - 1000 mClimate: 72°N - 52°S, 180°W -... read more »

Kaup's arrow tooth eel

Synaphobranchus kaupii
Family: Synaphobranchidae (Cutthroat eels),Maximum size: 100Depth: 100 - 5000 mClimate: 69°N - 40°S, 85°W -... read more »

John dory

Zeus faber
Family: Zeidae (Dories)Maximum size: 90Depth: 0 - 500 mClimate: 75°N - 49°S, 17°W -... read more »

Hake Senegalese

Merluccius senegalensis
Family: Merlucciidae (Merluccid hakes),Maximum size: 140Depth: 0 - 800 mClimate: 33°N - 12°N, 19°W -... read more »

Hake European

Merluccius merluccius
Family: Merlucciidae (Merluccid hakes),Maximum size: 140Depth: 0 - 1000 mClimate: 76°N - 18°N, 30°W -... read more »

Gurnard piper

Trigla lyra
Family: Triglidae (Searobins)Maximum size: 60Depth: 100 - 700 mClimate: 60°N - 23°S, 18°W -... read more »

Gurnard long fin

Chelidonichthys obscurus
Family: Triglidae (Searobins)Maximum size: 34Depth: 0 - 120 mClimate: 53°N - 15°N, 32°W -... read more »

Gurnard grey

Entrigla gurnardus
Family: Triglidae (Searobins)Maximum size: 60Depth: 0 - 350 mClimate: 70°N - 20°N, 25°W -... read more »

Guitarfish common

Rhinobatos rhinobatos
Family: Rhinobatidae (Guitarfishes),Maximum size: 100Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 44°N - 17°S, 19°W -... read more »

Grunt guinean

Parapristipoma humile
Family: Haemulidae (Grunts)Maximum size: 37Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 37°N -... read more »

Grunt bastard

Pomadasys incisus
Family: Haemulidae (Grunts)Maximum size: 50Depth: 10 - 100 mClimate: 47°N -... read more »

Grouper white

Epinephelus aeneus
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets),Maximum size: 120Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 39°N - 16°S,... read more »

Grouper island

Mycteroperca fusca
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets),Maximum size: 90Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 39°N - 12°N,... read more »

Grouper comb

Mycteroperca rubra
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets),Maximum size: 115Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 43°N - 16°S,... read more »

Grenadier Atlantic common

Nezumia aequalis
Family: Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails),Maximum size: 36Depth: 200 - 2300 mClimate: 70°N - 12°S, 98°W -... read more »

Goby spotted Leopard

Thorogobius ephippiatus
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies),Maximum size: 13Depth: 0 - 60 mClimate: 59°N - 27°N, 18°W -... read more »

Goby painted

Pomatoschistus pictus
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies),Maximum size: 6Depth: 0 - 55 mClimate: 65°N - 27°N, 19°W -... read more »

Gemfish black

Nesiarchus nasutus
Family: Gempylidae (Snake mackerels)Maximum size: 130Depth: 200 - 1200 mClimate: 70°N - 47°S, 180°W -... read more »

Forkbeard

Phycis phycis
Family: Phycidae (Phycid hakes)Maximum size: 65Depth: 0 - 600 mClimate: 45°N - 13°N, 32°W -... read more »

Filefish plane head

Stephanolepis hispidus
Family: Monacanthidae (Filefishes)Maximum size: 27Depth: 0 - 300 mClimate:... read more »

Escolar roudi

Promethichthys prometheus
Family: Perciformes  (perch-likes)Maximum size: 110Depth: 80 - 800 mClimate: 50°N - 36°S, 180°W -... read more »

Escolar black

Lepidocybium flavobrunneum
Family: Gempylidae (Snake mackerels)Maximum size: 230Depth: 200 - 1100 mClimate: 50°N - 48°S, 180°W -... read more »

Eel Leopard

Myrichthys pardalis
Family: Ophichthidae (Snake eels),Maximum size: 65Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 30°N -... read more »

Drum Shi

Umbrina cirrosa
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)Maximum size: 73Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 46°N - 30°N, 18°W -... read more »

Drum fusca

Umbrina ronchus
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)Maximum size: 100Depth: 20 - 200 mClimate: 43°N - 36°S, 19°W -... read more »

Drum Canary

Umbrina canariensis
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)Maximum size: 80Depth: 50 - 300 mClimate: 50°N -... read more »

Dogfish bird beak

Deania calcea
Family: Centrophoridae (Gulper sharks)Maximum size: 122Depth: 50 - 1500 mClimate: 65°N - 48°S, 180°W -... read more »

Dogfish velvet smallmouth

Scymnodon ringens
Family: Somniosidae (Sleeper sharks)Maximum size: 110Depth: 0 - 1500 mClimate: 65°N -... read more »

Dogfish Portuguese

Centroscymnus coelolepis
Family: Somniosidae (Sleeper sharks)Maximum size: 120Depth: 400 - 2000 mClimate: 64°N - 48°S, 168°E -... read more »

Dogfish piked

Squalus acanthias
Family: Squalidae (Dogfish sharks)Maximum size: 125Depth: 0 - 1500 mClimate: 73°N - 55°S, 180°W -... read more »

Devilfish

Mobula mobular
Family: Myliobatidae (Eagle and manta rays),Maximum size: 520Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 53°N -... read more »

Derbio

Trachinotus ovatus
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)Maximum size: 45Depth: 50 - 200 mClimate: 66°N - 13°S, 19°W -... read more »

Croaker long neck

Pseudotolithus typus
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)Maximum size: 140Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 35°N -... read more »

Comber

Serranus cabrilla
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets),Maximum size: 45Depth: 0 - 500 mClimate: 57°N - 35°S,... read more »

Comber painted

Serranus scriba
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets),Maximum size: 36Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 50°N - 16°N,... read more »

Comber brown

Serranus hepatus
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets),Maximum size: 25Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 45°N - 12°N,... read more »

Comber black tail

Serranus atricauda
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets),Maximum size: 43Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 57°N - 35°S,... read more »

Clingfish connemarra

Lepadogaster candolii
Family: Gobiesocidae (Clingfishes and singleslits),Maximum size: 7Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 60°N - 27°N, 19°W -... read more »

Chimaera narrow nose

Harriotta raleighana
Family: Rhinochimaeridae (Longnose chimaeras)Maximum size: 120Depth: 200 - 2500 mClimate: 65°N -... read more »

Catshark false

Pseudotriakis microdon
Family: Pseudotriakidae (False catsharks)Maximum size: 270Depth: 150 - 2000 mClimate: 64°N -... read more »

Catshark small spotted

Scyliorhinus canicula
Family: Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)Maximum size: 100Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 63°N - 12°N, 18°W -... read more »

Catshark black mouth

Galeus melastomus
Family: Scyliorhinidae (Cat sharks)Maximum size: 75Depth: 50 - 1800 mClimate: 64°N - 14°N, 19°W -... read more »

Bonito Atlantic

Sarda sarda
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos),Maximum size: 90Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 65°N - 40°S, 98°W -... read more »

Bluntsnout smoothhead

Xenodermichthys copei
Family: Alepocephalidae (Slickheads)Maximum size: 31Depth: 100 - 2600 mClimate: 70°N - 56°S, 90°W -... read more »

Bluefish

Pomatomus saltatrix
Family: Pomatomidae (Bluefishes)Maximum size: 130Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 45°N - 44°S, 180°W -... read more »

Blenny rusty

Parablennius sanguinolentus
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)Maximum size: 20Depth: 0 - 1 mClimate: 50°N - 30°N, 18°W -... read more »

Blenny peacock

Salaria pavo
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)Maximum size: 13Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 51°N - 20°N, 18°W -... read more »

Blenny black faced

Tripterygion delaisi
Family: Tripterygiidae (Threefin blennies)Maximum size: 9Depth: 0 - 40 mClimate: 52°N - 12°N, 19°W -... read more »

Blenny tompot

Parablennius gattorugine
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)Maximum size: 30Depth: 0 - 30 mClimate: 59°N - 31°N, 11°W -... read more »

Blenny rock pool

Parablennius parvicornis
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)Maximum size: 12Depth: 0 - 1 mClimate: 36°N - 6°S, 32°W -... read more »

Blackfish imperial

Schedophilus ovalis
Family: Centrolophidae (Medusafishes)Maximum size: 100Depth: 50 - 700 mClimate: 46°N -... read more »

Beardfish stout

Polymixia nobilis
Family: Polymixiidae (Beardfishes)Maximum size: 45Depth: 0 - 800 mClimate:... read more »

Anglerfish

Lophius piscatorius
Family: Lophiidae (Goosefishes)Maximum size: 200Depth: 0 - 1000 mClimate: 75°N - 30°N, 27°W -... read more »

Angelshark smoothback

Squatina oculata
Family: Squatinidae (Angel sharks)Maximum size: 160Depth: 0 - 500 mClimate: 47°N - 29°S, 17°W -... read more »

Angelshark

Squatina squatina
Family: Squatinidae (Angel sharks)Maximum size: 245Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 63°N - 21°N, 19°W -... read more »

Amberjack greater

Seriola dumerili
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)Maximum size: 150Depth: 0 - 800 mClimate: 55°N - 57°S, 180°W -... read more »



Alfonsino splendid

Beryx decadactylus
Family: Berycidae (Alfonsinos) Maximum size: 70 Depth: 25 - 1300 m Climate: 45°N - 43°S, 180°W -... read more »



Tuna skipjack

Katsuwonus pelamis
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos),Maximum size: 110Depth: 0 - 250 mClimate: 58°N - 47°S, 180°W -... read more »



Sea Chub Bermuda

Kyphosus sectator
Family: Kyphosidae (Sea chubs),Maximum size: 80Depth: 0 - 30 mClimate: 42°N -... read more »



Blenny hairy

Labrisomus nuchipinnis
Family: Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)Maximum size: 23Depth: 0 - 10 mClimate: 32°N -... read more »



Wrasse ballan

Labrus bergylta
Family: Labridae (Wrasses),Maximum size: 65Depth: 0 - 50 mClimate: 68°N - 20°N, 32°W -... read more »



Barrelfish

Hyperoglyphe perciformis
Family: Centrolophidae (Medusafishes)Maximum size: 100Depth: 0 - 300 mClimate: 48°N - 24°N, 89°W -... read more »



Sailfish Atlantic

Istiophorus albicans
Family: Istiophoridae (Billfishes)Maximum size: 315Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 50°N - 43°S, 99°W -... read more »



Argentine small toothed

Argentina sphyraena
Family: Argentinidae (Argentines or herring smelts)Maximum size: 20Depth: 0 - 50 mClimate: 45°N - 20°N, 18°W -... read more »



Moray brown

Gymnothorax unicolor
Family: Muraenidae (Moray eels),Maximum size: 100Depth: 0 - 20 mClimate: 37°N - 30°N, 32°W -... read more »



Moray purple mouth

Gymnothorax vicinus
Family: Muraenidae (Moray eels),Maximum size: 122Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 37°N - 30°N, 32°W -... read more »



Rosefish blackbelly

Helicolenus dactylopterus dactylopterus
Family: Sebastidae (Rockfishes, rockcods and thornyheads),Maximum size: 45Depth: 50 - 1000 mClimate: 70°N -... read more »



Balao Halfbeak

Hemiramphus balao
Family: Hemiramphidae (Halfbeaks), Maximum size: 40 Depth: 0 - 75 m Climate: 42°N -... read more »



Eel brown garden

Heteroconger longissimus
Family: Congridae (Conger and garden eels),Maximum size: 51Depth: 10 - 60 mClimate:... read more »



Glasseye

Heteropriacanthus cruentatus
Family: Priacanthidae (Bigeyes or catalufas)Maximum size: 30Depth: 0 - 300 mClimate: 33°N -... read more »



Slime head Mediterranean

Hoplostethus mediterraneus mediterraneus
Family: Trachichthyidae (Slimeheads) Maximum size: 42 cm Depth range: 0 - 1200 m Climate: 43°N -... read more »



Eel pelican

Eurypharynx pelecanoides
Family: Eurypharyngidae (Gulpers)Maximum size: 100Depth: 500 - 8000 mClimate:... read more »



Tunny little

Euthynnus alletteratus
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos),Maximum size: 120Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 56°N - 30°S, 92°W -... read more »



Mackerel snake

Scomber scombrus
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos),Maximum size: 60Depth: 0 - 1000 mClimate: 70°N - 25°N, 77°W -... read more »



Slimehead-darwin's

Gephyroberyx darwinii
Family: Trachichthyidae (Slimeheads) Maximum size: 60 Depth: 0- 1200 m Climate: 43°N -... read more »



Goby black

Gobius niger
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies),Maximum size: 18Depth: 0 - 75 mClimate: 66°N - 20°N, 18°W -... read more »



Goby rock

Gobius paganellus
Family: Gobiidae (Gobies),Maximum size: 12Depth: 0 - 15 mClimate: 60°N - 12°N, 32°W -... read more »



Moray golden tail

Beenvissen Canarian FishesGymnothorax miliarisCanarian name: Morena doradaDutch name: Goudstaart MureneEnglish name:... read more »



Shark sucker

Echeneis neucrates
Family: Echeneidae (Remoras)Maximum size: 110Depth: 20 - 50 mClimate: 45°N - 45°S, 180°W -... read more »



Eel painted

Echelus myrus
Family: Ophichthidae (Snake eels),Maximum size: 100Depth: 0 - 20 mClimate: 45°N - 5°S, 19°W -... read more »



Weever lesser

Echiichthys vipera
Family: Trachinidae (Weeverfishes) Maximum size: 15 Depth: 0 - 100 m Climate: 59°N - 20°N, 19°W -... read more »



Moray fang tooth

Enchelycore anatina
Family: Muraenidae (Moray eels),Maximum size: 120Depth: 0 - 60 mClimate: 40°N - 17°S, 32°W -... read more »



Anchovy European

Engraulis encrasicolus
Family: Engraulidae (Anchovies) Maximum size: 9 Depth: 0 - 400 m Climate: 62°N - 37°S, 18°W -... read more »



Bulls eye 

Epigonus telescopus
Family: Epigonidae (Deepwater cardinalfishes)Maximum size: 70Depth: 75 - 1200Climate: 65°N -... read more »



Grouper dog tooth

Epinephelus caninus
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets),Maximum size: 157Depth: 30 - 300 mClimate: 45°N - 18°S,... read more »



Grouper gold blotch

Epinephelus costae
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets),Maximum size: 140Depth: 0 - 300 mClimate:... read more »



Grouper dusky

Epinephelus marginatus
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets),Maximum size: 150Depth: 10 - 300 mClimate: 54°N - 43°S,... read more »



Seabream zebra

Diplodus cervinus cervinus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 55Depth: 30 - 300 mClimate: 47°N - 35°S, 19°W -... read more »



Seabream sharp snout

Diplodus puntazzo
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 60Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 42°N - 28°S, 26°W -... read more »



Seabream Moroccan white

Diplodus sargus cadenati
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 45Depth: 0 - 50 mClimate: 48°N -... read more »



Seabream white

Diplodus sargus sargus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 45Depth: 0 - 50 mClimate: 48°N - 36°S, 18°W -... read more »



Seabream two banded

Diplodus vulgaris
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 45Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 50°N - 40°S, 26°W -... read more »



Spinyfin silver

Diretmus argenteus
Family: Diretmidae (Spinyfins)Maximum size: 27Depth: 0 - 2000 mClimate: 65°N -... read more »



Dolphinfish common

Coryphaena hippurus
Family: Coryphaenidae (Dolphinfishes)Maximum size: 200Depth: 0 - 85 mClimate: 47°N - 38°S, 180°W -... read more »



Blenny montagu

Coryphoblennius galerita
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)Maximum size: 8Depth: 0 -100 mClimate: 52°N - 20°N, 19°W -... read more »



Bristlemouth 

Cyclothone alba
Family: Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths)Maximum size: 3Depth: 25 - 5000 mClimate:... read more »



Garrick 

Cyclothone braueri
Family: Gonostomatidae (Bristlemouths)Maximum size: 3Depth: 0 - 2000 mClimate: 67°N - 40°S, 180°W -... read more »



Scad round

Decapterus punctatus
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)Maximum size: 30Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 46°N -... read more »



Dentex common

Dentex dentex
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 100Depth: 0 - 200 mClimate: 56°N - 12°N, 23°W -... read more »



Dentex pink

Dentex gibbosus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 100Depth: 20 - 220 mClimate: 46°N - 17°S, 23°W -... read more »



Dentex large eye

Dentex macrophthalmus
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 65Depth: 25 - 500 mClimate: 42°N - 22°S, 26°W -... read more »



Seabass European

Dicentrarchus labrax
Family: Moronidae (Temperate basses)Maximum size: 110Depth: 10 - 100 mClimate: 72°N - 11°N, 19°W -... read more »



Seabass spotted

Dicentrarchus punctatus
Family: Moronidae (Temperate basses)Maximum size: 60Depth: 30 - 100 mClimate: 51°N -... read more »



Seabream annualar

Diplodus annularis
Family: Sparidae (Meerbrassen)Maximum size: 24Depth: 0 - 90 mClimate: 49°N - 27°N, 19°W -... read more »



Gurnard streaked

Chelidonichthys lastoviza
Family: Triglidae (Searobins)Maximum size: 40Depth: 0 - 150 mClimate: 70°N - 35°S, 18°W -... read more »



Gurnard tub

Chelidonichthys lucerna
Family: Triglidae (Searobins)Maximum size: 75Depth: 0 - 300 mClimate: 66°N - 9°N, 18°W -... read more »



Green eye short nose

Chlorophthalmus agassizi
Family: Chlorophthalmidae (Greeneyes) Maximum size: 40 Depth: 50 - 1000 m Climate: 45°N - 19°S, 180°W -... read more »



Damselfish white

Chromis limbata
Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)Maximum size: 14Depth: 0 - 45 mClimate: 40°N - 5°S, 32°W -... read more »



Grenadier hollow snout

Coelorinchus coelorhincus
Family: Macrouridae (Grenadiers or rattails),Maximum size: 48Depth: 100 - 1200 mClimate: 62°n - 18°s, 98°w -... read more »



Conger European

Conger conger
Family: Congridae (Conger and garden eels),Maximum size: 300Depth: 0 - 1150 mClimate: 68°N - 12°N, 32°W -... read more »



Wrasse Mediterranean rainbow

Coris julis
Family: Labridae (Wrasses),Maximum size: 30Depth: 0 - 120 mClimate: 59°N - 1°S, 32°W -... read more »



Dolphinfish pompano

Coryphaena equiselis
Family: Coryphaenidae (Dolphinfishes)Maximum size: 127Depth: 0 - 50 mClimate: 48°N - 48°S, 180°W -... read more »



Hatchet fish 

Argyropelecus gigas
Family: Sternoptychidae (Marine hatchetfishes),Maximum size: 12Depth: 300 - 1000 mClimate: 41°N -... read more »



Meagre 

Argyrosomus regius
Family: Sciaenidae (Drums or croakers)Maximum size: 230Depth: 20 - 300 mClimate: 65°N - 6°S, 23°W -... read more »



Scaldback Rüppell

Arnoglossus rueppelii
Family: Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)Maximum size: 15Depth: 85 - 900 mClimate: 43°N - 30°N, 19°W -... read more »



Sand smelt Mediterranean

Beenvissen Canarian FishesAtherina hepsetusCanarian name: Abichon BogonDutch name: KoornaarvisEnglish name: Sand... read more »



Sand smelt 

Atherina presbyter
Family: Atherinidae (Silversides),Maximum size: 20Depth: 0 - 5 mClimate: 60°N - 14°N, 26°W -... read more »



Royal flagfin

Aulopus filamentosus
Family: Aulopidae (Aulopus)Maximum size: 44Depth: 50 - 1000 mClimate: 46°N - 8°N, 98°W -... read more »



Cornetfish Atlantic

Aulostomus strigosus
Family: Aulostomidae (Trumpetfishes)Maximum size: 75Depth: 5 - 50 mClimate:... read more »



Tuna bullet

Auxis rochei rochei
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos),Maximum size: 50Depth: 0 - 25 mClimate: 45°N - 47°S, 180°W -... read more »



Tuna frigate

Auxis thazard thazard
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos),Maximum size: 65Depth: 25 - 100 mClimate: 61°N - 47°S, 180°W -... read more »



Triggerfish gris

Balistes capriscus
Family: Balistidae (Triggerfishes)Maximum size: 60Depth: 0 - 100 mClimate: 58°N - 37°S, 98°W -... read more »



Barracuda Guachanche

Sphyraena sphyraena
Family: Sphyraenidae (Barracudas) Maximum size: 128 Depth: 0 - 100 Climate:... read more »



Spiderfish 

Bathypterois dubius
Family: Ipnopidae (Deep-sea tripod fishes)Maximum size: 20Depth: 250 - 3000 mClimate:... read more »



Lizardfish deepsea

Bathysaurus ferox
Family: Bathysauridae (deepsea lizardfishes)Maximum size: 64Depth: 500 - 3500 mClimate: 70°N -... read more »



Sole deepwater

Bathysolea profundicola
Family: Soleidae (Soles)Maximum size: 21Depth: 200 - 1350 mClimate: 55°N - 17°S, 19°W -... read more »



Silverside

Atherina hepsetus
Family: Bedotiidae (Madagascar rainbowfishes)Maximum size: 9Depth: 0 - 5 mClimate: 20 –... read more »



Garpike 

Belone belone
Family: Belonidae (Needlefishes) Maximum size: 93 Depth: 0 - 20 m Climate: 65°N - 27°N, 24°W -... read more »



Alfonsino

Family: Berycidae (Alfonsinos)Maximum size: 100Depth: 100 - 1000 mClimate: 70°N - 48°S, 180°W -... read more »



Hogfish barred

Bodianus scrofa
Family: Labridae (Wrasses),Maximum size: 43Depth: 20 - 200 mClimate:... read more »



Bogue

Boops boops
Family: Sparidae (Porgies)Maximum size: 36Depth: 0 - 350 mClimate: 63°N - 16°S, 26°W -... read more »



Flounder wide eyed

Bothus podas
Family: Bothidae (Lefteye flounders)Maximum size: 25Depth: 20 - 400 mClimate: 45°N - 15°S, 26°W -... read more »



Pomfret Atlantic

Brama brama
Family: Bramidae (Pomfrets)Maximum size: 100Depth: 0 - 1000 mClimate: 65°N - 70°S, 180°W -... read more »



Seaperch parrot

Callanthias ruber
Family: Callanthiidae (Splendid perches)Maximum size: 60Depth: 50 - 500 mClimate: 51°N - 16°N, 32°W -... read more »



Dragonet 

Callionymus lyra
Family: Callionymidae (Dragonets)Maximum size: 30Depth: 0 - 450 mClimate: 65°N - 16°N, 32°W -... read more »



Vadigo 

Campogramma glaycos
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)Maximum size: 60Depth: 15 - 30 mClimate: 54°N - 15°N, 19°W -... read more »



Jack crevalle

Caranx hippos
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)Maximum size: 124Depth: 0 - 350 mClimate: 45°N - 33°S, 98°W -... read more »



Scad false

Caranx rhonchus
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)Maximum size: 60Depth: 30 - 200 mClimate: 39°N - 22°S, 19°W -... read more »



Picarel curled

Centracanthus cirrus
Family: Centracanthidae (Picarels)Maximum size: 34Depth: 0 - 450 mClimate: 46°N - 20°N, 32°W -... read more »



Wrasse trout

Centrolabrus trutta
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)Maximum size: 20Depth: 0 - 15 mClimate: 40°N - 27°N, 32°W -... read more »



Viperfish sloan`s

Chauliodus sloani
Family: Stomiidae (Barbeled dragonfishes),Maximum size: 35Depth: 200 - 4500 mClimate: 70°N - 56°S, 180°W -... read more »



Flyingfish bennett

Cheilopogon pinnatibarbatus pinnatibarbatus
Family: Exocoetidae (Flyingfishes) Maximum size: 40 cm Depth range: 0 - 5 m Climate:... read more »



Filefish scrawled

Aluterus Scriptus
Family: Monacanthidae (Filefishes) Maximum size: 70 Depth: 0 - 120 m Climate: 46°N -... read more »



Eel European

Anguilla anguilla
Family: Anguillidae (Freshwater eels)Maximum size: 135Depth: 0 - 700 mClimate: 75°N - 8°N, 82°W -... read more »



Fangtooth common

Anoplogaster cornuta
Family: Anoplogastridae (Fangtooth)Maximum size: 18Depth: 500 - 2000 mClimate: 65°N - 46°S, 180°W -... read more »



Frogfish spotfin

Antennarius nummifer
Family: Antennariidae (Frogfishes)Maximum size: 200Depth: 0 - 300 mClimate: 40°N - 50°S, 1°W -... read more »



Seaperch swallow tail

Anthias anthias
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets),Maximum size: 27Depth: 25 - 50 mClimate: 72°N - 36°N,... read more »



Scabbardfish silver

Lepidopus caudatus
Family: Trichiuridae (Cutlassfishes),Maximum size: 210Depth: 40 - 600 mClimate: 64°N - 49°S, 29°W -... read more »



Cardinalfish

Apogon imberbis
Family: Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes),Maximum size: 15Depth: 10 - 200 mClimate: 45°N - 5°S, 32°W -... read more »



Argentine

Family: Argentinidae (Argentines or herring smelts)Maximum size: 35Depth: 50 - 750 mClimate: 70°N - 25°N, 24°W -... read more »



Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri
Family: Scombridae (Mackerels, tunas, bonitos),Maximum size: 250Depth: 0 - 12 mClimate: 46°N - 37°S, 180°W -... read more »



Wrasse scale rayed

Acantholabrus palloni
Family: Labridae (Wrasses)Maximum size: 25Depth: 30 - 500 mClimate: 62°N - 1°S, 32°W -... read more »



Threadfish African

Alectis alexandrinus
Family: Carangidae (Jacks and pompanos)Maximum size: 100Depth: 0 - 70 mClimate: 42°N - 13°S, 19°W -... read more »



Shad allis

Alosa alosa
Family: Clupeidae (Herrings, shads, sardines, menhadens)Maximum size: 83Depth: 5 - 15 mClimate: 61°N - 20°N, 17°W -... read more »



Damselfish Canary

Abudefduf luridus
Family: Pomacentridae (Damselfishes)Maximum size: 15Depth: 0 - 25 mClimate: 40°N - 13°N, 29°W -... read more »