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Threatened Fish

Species 1 - 26 of 26

Galapagos bullhead shark (Heterodontus quoyi)
A poorly known but highly distinctive species, the Galapagos bullhead shark has an enlarged, blunt nosed-head, ending in a pig-like... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Galapagos shark (Carcharhinus galapagensis)
Named after the famous islands where it was first identified, the Galapagos shark is a large, rather slender species, with... More	16 Images	1 Video

Giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas)
The giant catfish is the world's largest freshwater fish. It has a whitish underside and the back and fins are grey. The eyes are... More	4 Images	1 Video

Giant devilray (Mobula mobular)
This immense, graceful ray has large, pointed pectoral fins which enables it to traverse great stretches of ocean with gentle... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Giant freshwater stingray (Himantura chaophraya)
Awe-inspiringly large, the giant freshwater stingray lives up to its name, possessing a venomous sting and a large whip-like tail.... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Giant guitarfish (Rhynchobatus djiddensis)
Its large, elongated, greyish-coloured body, two tall dorsal fins, and a large scythe-like tail give this fish its remarkable... More	8 Images	0 Videos

Giant kokopu (Galaxias argenteus)
Reminiscent of stars in a night sky, the gold spots patterning the dark-olive body of the giant kokupu inspired an 18th century... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis)
Information on the giant trevally is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	7 Images	0 Videos

Gila topminnow (Poeciliopsis occidentalis)
The Gila topminnow is a small, silvery-tan to olive-coloured fish that is darker above, and yellowish to white on the belly.... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Golden cownose ray (Rhinoptera steindachneri)
Information on the golden cownose ray is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	7 Images	0 Videos

Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus)
Information on the golden trevally is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	13 Images	0 Videos

Goldline darter (Percina aurolineata)
Information on the goldline darter is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Goliath grouper (Epinephelus itajara)
The goliath grouper is the largest member of the sea bass family. Its body is large and stocky, measuring half as wide... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Goodeid (Ameca splendens)
Information on the goodeid is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Graceful shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchoides)
Information on the graceful shark is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Greasy grouper (Epinephelus tauvina)
Information on the greasy grouper is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	8 Images	0 Videos

Great hammerhead (Sphyrna mokarran)
This massive and well-known shark has the most distinctive hammer of its genus. It is particularly wide and virtually straight... More	16 Images	1 Video

Great lanternshark (Etmopterus princeps)
This poorly known inhabitant of the ocean depths belongs to a genus typically referred to as the ‘lantern sharks', on account... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Great seahorse (Hippocampus kelloggi)
Information on the great seahorse is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias)
This mighty shark is often mistakenly thought of as the most voracious predator of the seas, and even has a reputation... More	17 Images	9 Videos

Green sawfish (Pristis zijsron)
The green sawfish is a ray, with a shark-like body and a striking elongated snout, known as a saw. This saw bears 23-37 pairs... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus)
Amongst the world's largest sharks, the Greenland shark is an elusive species of dogfish that inhabits the icy waters of the Arctic... More	16 Images	0 Videos

Grey reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos)
Information on the grey reef shark is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	28 Images	2 Videos

Guayacon bocon (Gambusia eurystoma)
Information on the Guayacon bocon is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Gulf grouper (Mycteroperca jordani)
Information on the Gulf grouper is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Gulf torpedo (Torpedo sinuspersici)
The Gulf torpedo is an electric ray with a flattened disc-shaped body well suited to its ocean bottom habitat. It is beautifully... More	4 Images	0 Videos

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