Mediterranean Basin fish
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Sandbar shark (Carcharhinus plumbeus)
The most distinctive feature of this stocky, grey shark is its huge dorsal fin , which increases…
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Sand tiger shark (Carcharias taurus)
This stocky shark has a conical nose and a slightly flattened head . It is a dark brown or beige…
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Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias)
The mighty great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is often mistakenly thought of as the most…
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Basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus)
The basking shark (Cetorhinus maximus) is the second largest fish in the seas, after the whale shark…
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Rabbitfish (Chimaera monstrosa)
An unusual relative of sharks, the rabbitfish (Chimaera monstrosa) is a deep-dwelling fish with a…
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Chondrostoma (Chondrostoma beysehirense)
A rare fish, Chondrostoma beysehirense has an elongated body which is flattened from side to side…
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Chondrostoma (Chondrostoma vardarense)
Chondrostoma vardarense is a member of the Cyprinidae family, a diverse group of fish comprising…
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Dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus)
Jacques Cousteau reportedly said that groupers were the strangest creatures he had come across at…
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Maned seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus)
The maned seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) is a particularly striking species of seahorse, named…
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Iberian arched-mouth nase (Iberochondrostoma lemmingii)
The Iberian arched-mouth nase (Iberochondrostoma lemmingii) is a small fish belonging to the…
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Shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus)
The shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) is believed to be the fastest-swimming of all sharks…
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Gizani (Ladigesocypris ghigii)
A small-bodied, freshwater fish , the gizani (Ladigesocypris ghigii) is an endangered cyprinid that…
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Porbeagle (Lamna nasus)
The porbeagle is a stout, heavy shark with a pointed, conical snout and a crescent-shaped caudal, or…
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Blue shark (Prionace glauca)
The blue shark (Prionace glauca) is easily identified by its beautifully coloured slender body…
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Northern straight-mouth nase (Pseudochondrostoma duriense)
The northern straight-mouth nase (Pseudochondrostoma duriense) is a medium-sized member of the…
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Ala balik (Salmo platycephalus)
Distinguished by its broad, flat head, the ala balik (Salmo platycephalus) has a very appropriate…
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Toscana stream chub (Squalius lucumonis)
The Toscana stream chub (Squalius lucumonis) is a moderately sized fish that is endemic to Italy…
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Spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias)
The common name ‘dogfish’ was given by fisherman to small sharks due to their habit of hunting…
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Angel shark (Squatina squatina)
With its exceptionally flat body and large pectoral fins, the angel shark (Squatina squatina)…
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Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
One of the largest of the tunas , the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) has been called a…
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Malamída (Vimba melanops)
The malamída (Vimba melanops) is a member of the Cyprinidae, a diverse family of fish comprising…
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