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Threatened Fish

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Carangoides bajad (Orange spotted trevally)
Information on the orange spotted trevally is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 Videos
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Caranx ignobilis (Giant trevally)
Information on the giant trevally is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 Videos
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Carcharhinus amblyrhynchoides (Graceful shark)
Information on the graceful shark is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos (Grey reef shark)
Information on the grey reef shark is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 28 Images 2 Videos
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Carcharhinus brachyurus (Bronze whaler)
Named for its bronze, or sometimes greyish-bronze upperside, this is a large, fairly slender shark with a moderately long and... More 12 Images 1 Video
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Carcharhinus brevipinna (Spinner shark)
The spinner shark is a long, slender-bodied shark, so named for its habit of leaping from the water, when hooked or pursuing prey... More 5 Images 1 Video
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Carcharhinus dussumieri (Whitecheek shark)
A widespread species, the whitecheek shark is the most common shark in the Arabian Gulf. Possessing the typical shark form, the... More 1 Image 1 Video
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Carcharhinus galapagensis (Galapagos shark)
Named after the famous islands where it was first identified, the Galapagos shark is a large, rather slender species, with a... More 16 Images 1 Video
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Carcharhinus leucas (Bull shark)
The bull shark, named for its stocky body and ferocious reputation, is most famous for its remarkable ability to thrive in both... More 13 Images 4 Videos
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Carcharhinus limbatus (Blacktip shark)
The black tip shark is a large, stout shark, with a long, pointed snout and small eyes. Its torpedo-shaped body, grey or... More 13 Images 1 Video
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Carcharhinus longimanus (Oceanic whitetip shark)
Considered one of the five most dangerous sharks in the world, the oceanic whitetip shark has a stocky build, a short... More 16 Images 1 Video
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Carcharhinus macloti (Hardnose shark)
Information on the hardnose shark is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 Videos
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Carcharhinus melanopterus (Blacktip reef shark)
This is the most commonly encountered species of shark in tropical Indo-Pacific reefs. Its medium-sized, streamlined body is... More 18 Images 1 Video
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Carcharhinus obscurus (Dusky shark)
The dusky shark is a large, yet relatively slender-bodied species, with a distinctly rounded snout and a low ridge running between... More 9 Images 0 Videos
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Carcharhinus perezi (Caribbean reef shark)
Information on the Caribbean reef shark is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 19 Images 2 Videos
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Carcharhinus plumbeus (Sandbar shark)
The most distinctive feature of this stocky, grey shark is its huge dorsal fin, which increases its stability as it cruises the sea... More 9 Images 1 Video
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Carcharias taurus (Sand tiger shark)
This stocky shark has a conical nose and a slightly flattened head. It is a dark brown or beige colour above, with blotches of... More 15 Images 4 Videos
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Carcharodon carcharias (Great white shark)
This mighty shark is often mistakenly thought of as the most voracious predator of the seas, and even has a reputation as a... More 17 Images 9 Videos
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Cephalopholis hemistiktos (Yellowfin hind)
One of the most abundant Cephalopholis species in parts of its range, the yellowfin hind is a moderately sized, relatively... More 2 Images 0 Videos
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Cetorhinus maximus (Basking shark)
The basking shark is the second largest fish in the seas, after the whale shark (Rhincodon typus); its maximum size is... More 12 Images 5 Videos
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Chaetodon marleyi (Double sash butterflyfish)
The double sash butterflyfish is superbly suited to its common name; it swims with flitting movements, evocative of the flight of a... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Cheilinus undulatus (Humphead wrasse)
The humphead or Napoleon wrasse is one of the largest reef fishes in the world and is the largest member of the wrasse family... More 7 Images 4 Videos
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Chiloscyllium plagiosum (Bluespotted bamboo shark)
Information on the bluespotted bamboo shark is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Chiloscyllium punctatum (Brownbanded bamboo shark)
The brownbanded bamboo shark is an extremely hardy species, with a slender body and a thick, elongate tail. While the adults are... More 8 Images 2 Videos
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Chlamydoselachus anguineus (Frilled shark)
The little-known, deepwater-dwelling frilled shark is one of the most primitive species of living shark. The species name... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Choerodon schoenleinii (Blackspot tuskfish)
Information on the blackspot tuskfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 Videos
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Clarias cavernicola (Cave catfish)
The cave catfish is a freshwater, cave-dwelling fish. This unusual fish lacks pigment and appears a pinkish white colour. It has an... More 4 Images 2 Videos
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Cobitis calderoni (Loach)
Information on the loach is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Cobitis paludica (Lamprehuela)
This small bottom-dwelling fish, a member of the Cobitidae, or loach family, has an elongated, pale body patterned with dark spots... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Cobitis puncticulata (Loach)
Information on Cobitis puncticulata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Coregonus huntsmani (Atlantic whitefish)
A member of the salmon and trout family (Salmonidae), the Atlantic whitefish has a typical salmon-like appearance, but can be... More 4 Images 0 Videos
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Coregonus kiyi (Kiyi)
Information on the kiyi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 Videos
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Coregonus zenithicus (Shortjaw cisco)
Information on the shortjaw cisco is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 Videos
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Cottus greenei (Shoshone sculpin)
Information on the Shoshone sculpin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Cottus paulus (Pygmy sculpin)
Information on pygmy sculpin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Cromileptes altivelis (Humpback grouper)
This extraordinary-looking fish is often called the panther, or ‘polka-dot’ grouper for its striking colour pattern of bold black... More 6 Images 1 Video
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Cualac tessellatus (Tessellated pupfish)
Information on the tessellated pupfish is currently being researched and written, and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Cyprinella caerulea (Blue shiner)
Information on the blue shiner is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 Videos
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Cyprinodon alvarezi (Potosi pupfish)
Information on the Potosi pupfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Cyprinodon diabolis (Devil’s Hole pupfish)
Found only in a single desert spring in Nevada, USA, this tiny fish has the most restricted range of any vertebrate. The smallest... More 4 Images 0 Videos
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Cyprinodon elegans (Comanche Springs pupfish)
Information on the Comanche Springs pupfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Cyprinodon pecosensis (Pecos pupfish)
Once abundant and relatively widespread, today this Critically Endangered fish persists in small numbers at just a few isolated... More 3 Images 0 Videos
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Cyprinodon radiosus (Owens pupfish)
Information on the Owens pupfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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Cyprinus micristius (Dianchi carp)
Information on the Dianchi carp is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 Videos
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