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A score is awarded for each fish caught. The points awarded depend on the fish's weight and species. Occasionally a score is divided by the strength of the fishing line used, yielding more points to those who use thinner, weaker line. In tag and release competitions, a flat score is awarded per fish species caught, divided by the line strength.
Common names of fish can refer to a single species; to an entire group of species, such as a genus or family; or to multiple unrelated species or groups. Ambiguous common names are accompanied by their possible meanings. Scientific names for individual species and higher taxa are included in parentheses.
The second largest living fish after the whale shark. Batfish Platax orbicularis: Non-native, invasive species. Bay anchovy: Anchoa mitchilli: Bay whiff: Citharichthys spilopterus: Bearded brotula: Brotula barbata: Beaugregory: Stegastes leucostictus: Belted sandfish: Serranus subligarius: Beluga (sturgeon) Huso huso: Bentfin devil ray: Mobula ...
A species of particular concern is the slow growing, deep water coral Lophelia pertusa. This species is home to a diverse community of deep sea organisms, but is easily damaged by fishing gear. On 17 November 2004, the United Nations General Assembly urged nations to consider temporary bans on high seas bottom trawling. [41]
All black bass species are members of the sunfish family Centrarchidae. Modern bass fishing has evolved into a multibillion-dollar industry. [3] The sport has changed drastically since its beginnings in the late 19th century. From humble beginnings, the black bass has become the most specifically sought-after sport fish in the United States. [4]
A report published by J.R. Harlan and E.B. Speaker (1969) in Iowa Fish and Fishing states that the fish weighed over 198 lb (90 kg). [18] The world record paddlefish caught on rod and reel weighed 144 lb (65 kg) and was 54.25 in (1.378 m) long. The fish was caught by Clinton Boldridge in a 5 acre pond in Atchison County, Kansas on 5 May 2004.
There are at least 31 game and 59 non-game fish species known to occur in Montana. [1] Among Montana's fish, three are listed as endangered or threatened species and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks lists a number of species as species of concern. [2] Species are listed by common name, scientific name, typical habitat and ...
A highly spirited fish that may occasionally chase its own species as well as harass slow moving fish with long fins. This fish is very hardy and can stand a variety of water qualities. Disease is not a big problem with the black tetra. The black tetra is also known as the black skirt tetra.