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British Fish

 		Species 1 - 5 of 5
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Anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius)
The various names for this fish - anglerfish, monkfish, goosefish - point to the fact that it has a very unconventional appearance... More 11 Images 2 Videos
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Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)
The cod is probably the best-known fish caught commercially in UK waters. In appearance, the head is rather disproportionately... More 9 Images 3 Videos
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Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus)
Many people will be familiar with the herring as, for many years, it has been a staple of the fishmonger's slab. It is a shoaling... More 4 Images 3 Videos
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Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus)
The Atlantic mackerel is a beautifully streamlined, fast-swimming fish. It has silver underparts and metallic green and blue... More 3 Images 1 Video
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Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar)
The Atlantic salmon, 'the leaper', has been called the king of fish, due primarily to their spectacular ability to clear seemingly... More 6 Images 4 Videos
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