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A comprehensive list of fish common names and their scientific names, organized alphabetically by the first letter of the name. Find out the meanings of ambiguous names and the taxonomic groups of various fish species.
Poke is a Hawaiian dish of diced raw fish tossed in sauce and served as an appetizer or a main course. Learn about its ancient origins, the different types of fish used, and the regional cuisine influenced by Japanese and other cultures.
Learn about different types of raw fish dishes from various cuisines, such as ceviche, sashimi, gravlax, and more. Find out the origin, description, and health concerns of each dish.
Scombridae is a family of 51 species of fish that includes mackerel, tuna, and bonito. They are fast and predatorial, and some are endothermic. Learn about their classification, distribution, and conservation status.
Gefilte fish is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish appetizer made from poached fish fillets, eggs, spices, and sometimes matzo meal. It may be sweet or savory, and is often served with carrot slices and horseradish.
Mahi-mahi or common dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) is a ray-finned fish found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. It has a compressed body, a long dorsal fin, and a distinctive head shape, and is a fast-growing carnivore that changes color out of the water.
Common roach (Rutilus rutilus) is a freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae, native to Europe and Asia. It has a bluish-silvery body, red fins and a big red spot in the iris, and feeds on various aquatic organisms.
Tuna, sardine and mackerel are all common names that include a variety of several different (and sometime unrelated) species of food fish; Evocation of more prestigious, rarer, and more expensive foods for which they are a substitute Lumpsucker (or lumpfish) roe is named lumpfish caviar; Cassia bark is called cinnamon