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Threatened Fish

Species 1 - 13 of 13

Airsac catfish (Heteropneustes microps)
The peculiar looking airsac catfish, known from only a few specimens, is an air-breathing, freshwater fish. A long air sac that... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Ala balik (Salmo platycephalus)
Information on the ala balik is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
This large, oceanic fish is built for speed, with a torpedo-shaped body, smooth skin and streamlined fins. The albacore tuna... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Amistad gambusia (Gambusia amistadensis)
Information on the Amistad gambusia is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Angel shark (Squatina squatina)
With its exceptionally flat body and large pectoral fins, the angel shark resembles a large ray more than a shark. Its skin... More	8 Images	0 Videos

Anguila ciega (Ophisternon infernale)
Like many cave-dwelling species, the Anguila ciega, otherwise known as the blind swamp eel, has lost its eyes and pigmentation... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Apron (Zingel asper)
Information on the apron is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Arabian killifish (Aphanius dispar)
Information on the Arabian killifish is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Arapaima (Arapaima gigas)
The arapaima, or pirarucu as it is known in Brazil, is one of the largest freshwater fishes in the world. Its local name derives... More	6 Images	3 Videos

Asian arowana (Scleropages formosus)
Information on the Asian arowana is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Asian sheepshead wrasse (Semicossyphus reticulatus)
One of the largest wrasses, the Asian sheepshead wrasse is an extraordinary pinkish-grey fish with large, swelling-like protrusions... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus)
A highly sought after food fish, the Atlantic halibut is the largest flatfish in the world. Flatfish exhibit a unique and... More	4 Images	1 Video

Atlantic whitefish (Coregonus huntsmani)
A member of the salmon and trout family (Salmonidae), the Atlantic whitefish has a typical salmon-like appearance, but can... More	4 Images	0 Videos

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