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By: Maddie Butler

Saltwater Fish

Title: Saltwater Fish

Common Name: Sword Fish

Scientific Name: Xiphias gladius

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Perciformes

Family: Xiphiidae

Geography/Habitat: Usually found in tropical and temperate waters in the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific oceans

Life Strategy: Its sharp “sword: on the end of its head

Food/Feed Strategy: Uses its “sword” to injure its prey and make an easier catch

Body Form: Fusiform

Swim/Locomotion Style: Thunniform

Mouth Position: Terminal

Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swordfish

Title:Saltwater Fish

Common Name:Barracuda

Scientific Name:Sphyraena

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:Chordata

Class:Actinopterygii

Order:Perciformes

Family:Sphyraenidae

Geography/Habitat:Found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide

Life Strategy:Aggressive predators that relies mostly on speed

Food/Feed Strategy:Uses short bursts of speed and surprise to ambush their prey

Body Form:Sagittiform

Swim/Locomotion Style:Thunniform

Mouth Position:Hit and Run

Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barracuda

Title: Saltwater Fish

Common Name: Parrot Fish

Scientific Name: Scarida

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Actinopterygii

Order: Perciformes

Family: Scaridae

Geography/Habitat: Found in tropical oceans on coral reefs, seagrass beds, and rocky coasts

Life Strategy: They can change sex

Food/Feed Strategy: They use their beaks to eat coral

Body Form: Compressiform

Swim/Locomotion Style: Carangiform

Mouth Position: Beak

Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parrotfish


Common Name:Yellowfin Tuna

Scientific Name:Thunnus albacares

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:Chordata


Order:Perciformes

Family:Scombridae

Geography/Habitat:Found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide

Life Strategy:Large Fish that swim in schools and highly sought after by fishermen

Food/Feed Strategy:Extremely fast fish that prey on other smaller fish

Body Form:Fusiform


Mouth Position:Terminal

Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowfin_tuna


Common Name:Lionfish

Scientific Name:Pterois

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:Chordata


Order:Scorpaeniformes

Family:Scorpaenidae

Geography/Habitat:Found in the Indo-Pacific

Life Strategy:Used mainly for aquarium purposes but in the open ocean they are a hazard to humans because of the poisonous spines on their body

Food/Feed Strategy:Skilled hunters that use their swim bladder muscles to alter the water to gain advantage over its prey(smaller fish and mollusks) Body Form:Compressiform

Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform


Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterois


Common Name:Shortfin Mako Shark

Scientific Name:Isurus oxyrinchus

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:Chordata

Class:Chondrichthyes

Order:Lamniforme Family:Lamnidae

Geography/Habitat:

Life Strategy:Dangerous predator and is the fastest shark

Food/Feed Strategy:Can swim extremely fast to catch prey in its jaws

Body Form:Fusiform



Citation:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shortfin_mako_shark


Common Name:Red Snapper Scientific Name:Lutjanus campechanus

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:Chordata


Order:Perciformes

Family:Lutjanidae

Geography/Habitat:Found in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Coast of the US

Life Strategy:Prized food fish and lives longer than most fish

Food/Feed Strategy: They eat smaller fish

Body Form:Compressiform



Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_snapper_(fish)


Common Name:Atlantic Blue Marlin

Scientific Name:Makaira nigricans

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:Chordata


Order:Perciformes

Family:Istiophoridae

Geography/Habitat:Found in the Atlantic Ocean

Life Strategy:Spends most of its life in the open sea and are endanger from over-fishing

Food/Feed Strategy:uses its bill to injure fish and eat them

Body Form:Fusiform



Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_blue_marlin


Common Name:Ocean Sunfish

Scientific Name:Mola mola

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:Chordata


Order:Tetraodontiformes

Family:Molidae

Geography/Habitat:Found in tropical and temperate oceans around the world

Life Strategy:Largest bony fish in the world and eat a lot to maintain their huge bodies

Food/Feed Strategy:Eats mostly jellyfish



Mouth Position:Gape and Suck

Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_sunfish


Common Name:Pufferfish

Scientific Name:Tetraodontidae

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:Chordata


Order:Tetraodontiformes

Family:Tetraodontidae

Geography/Habitat:Found mostly in tropical waters

Life Strategy:Considered one of the most poisonous fishes in the world

Food/Feed Strategy:Eats mostly hard shelled animals Body Form:Compressiform

Swim/Locomotion Style:Ostraciiform

Mouth Position:Subterminal

Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetraodontidae


Common Name:ClownFish

Scientific Name:Amphiprioninae

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:Chordata


Order:Perciformes

Family:Pomacentridae

Geography/Habitat:Found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans

Life Strategy:Unusual fish that have the ability to change sex, and live in anemones Food/Feed Strategy:Feed mainly on zooplankton and leftover food from the anemone




Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphiprioninae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amphiprioninae


Common Name:Spotted Seatrout

Scientific Name:Cynoscion nebulosus

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:Chordata


Order:Perciformes

Family:Sciaenidae

Geography/Habitat:Found mostly in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Ocean

Life Strategy: A commercial and recreational fish that lives in shallow, flat water. Food/Feed Strategy: Body Form:Compressiform



Citation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynoscion_nebulosus

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynoscion_nebulosus

Title:Saltwater Fish Common Name:Tarpon Scientific Name:Megalops

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Elopiformes Family:Megalopidae Geography/Habitat:Found in Atlanntic and Indo-Pacific Oceans. Life Strategy:Large fish who are able to survive in freshwater if forced Food/Feed Strategy:Eats other fish and zooplankton Body Form:Sagittiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Supraterminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarpon

Title:Saltwater Fish Common Name:Dolphinfish Scientific Name:Coryphaena hippurus

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Coryphaenidae Geography/Habitat:Temperate, tropical, and sub tropical waters Life Strategy:Huge, colorful fish that are sought after by fishermen Food/Feed Strategy:Eats other large fish and squid Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahi-mahi

Title:Saltwater fish Common Name:King Mackerel Scientific Name:Scomberomorus cavalla

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Scombridae Geography/Habitat:Found in Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico Life Strategy:Medium sized fish that are mainly a food fish Food/Feed Strategy:Eats smaller fish and squid Body Form:Sagittiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_mackerel

Title:Saltwater fish Common Name:Atlantic Cod Scientific Name:Gadus morhua

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Gadiformes Family:Gadidae Geography/Habitat:Found in the Atlantic Ocean Life Strategy:Well known game fish, can grow up to 210 pounds and become mature at age 4 Food/Feed Strategy:Eats smaller fish, crabs, and shrimp Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_cod

Title:Saltwater fish Common Name:Sailfish Scientific Name:Istiophorus

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Istiophoridae Geography/Habitat:Found in warm oceans worldwide Life Strategy:Large fish with a large dorsal fin described as a “sail” Food/Feed Strategy:Eats smaller fish on the surface or mid depth Body Form:Fusiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Thunniform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailfish

Title:Saltwater fish Common Name:Spanish Mackerel Scientific Name:Scomberomorus maculatus

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Scombridae Geography/Habitat:Found in the Gulf of Mexico Life Strategy:Migratory mackerel that prefer shallow water near Mexico Food/Feed Strategy:Eats small fish and shrimp Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_Spanish_mackerel

Title:Saltwater fish Common Name:Flying Fish Scientific Name:Exocoetidae

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Beloniformes Family:Exocoetidae Geography/Habitat:Found in tropical and subtropical waters Life Strategy:Extremely fast fish who are known for the fin attachments that allow them to glide in the air Food/Feed Strategy:Eats plankton Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Thunniform Mouth Position:Subterminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_fish

Title:Saltwater fish Common Name:Triggerfish Scientific Name:Ballistadae

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Tetradontiformes Family:Ballistidae Geography/Habitat:Found mostly in the Indo-Pacific Life Strategy:Noticed by its lines and spots a triggerfish has a locked spine which can only be unlocked by the second part of the spine which is why it is called the triggerfish Food/Feed Strategy:Feeds on algae and plankton Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triggerfish

Title:Saltwater fish Common Name:Searobin Scientific Name:Prionotus carolinus

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Scorpaeniformes Family:Triglidae Geography/Habitat:Found on the east coast of the US Life Strategy:Small fish noticed mainly by their spiny bodies Food/Feed Strategy:Eats mostly shrimp, crabs, amphipods, squid, bivalve mollusks, and segmented worms. Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_robin

Title:Saltwater fish Common Name:Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Scientific Name:Thunnus thynnus

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Scombridae Geography/Habitat:Found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea Life Strategy:Largest breed of tuna and is on the verge of extinct due to over fishing Food/Feed Strategy:Eats smaller fish, squids, and crustaceans. Body Form:Fusiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Thunniform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_bluefin_tuna

Title:Saltwater fish Common Name:Hogfish Scientific Name:Lachnolaimus maximus

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Labridae Geography/Habitat:Found mostly in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico Life Strategy:One of the larger species of wrasses and has a long snout to find crustaceans buried in the sand Food/Feed Strategy:Eats crustaceans Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogfish

Title:Saltwater fish Common Name:Giant Grouper Scientific Name:Mycteropefca bonaci

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Serranidae Geography/Habitat:Found in the western Atlantic Ocean Life Strategy:The largest grouper and can grow to be 220 pounds Food/Feed Strategy:Feeds on squid and smaller crustaceans Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_grouper

Freshwater Fish

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:African Lungfish Scientific Name:

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Sarcopterygii Order:Lepidosireniformes Family:Protopteridae Geography/Habitat:Found in large lakes in Africa Life Strategy:Fish that look like eels and burrow themselves in the mud to find prey. Food/Feed Strategy:Eats crustaceans, bug larvae, and molluscs. Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_lungfish

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:Rainbowfish Scientific Name:Melanotaeniidae

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Atheriniformes Family:Melanotaeniidae Geography/Habitat:Found in Australia, New Guinea, and small islands. Life Strategy:Colorful fish that lay a large number of eggs on aquatic vegetation in rivers, lakes, and swamps. Food/Feed Strategy:Eats small bugs and algae. Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbowfish

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:Mekong Giant Catfish Scientific Name:Pangasianodon gigas

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Siluriformes Family:Pangasiidae Geography/Habitat:Found in the Mekong basin in Vietnam Life Strategy:Critically endangered species of catfish Food/Feed Strategy:Eats other catfish and algae Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mekong_giant_catfish

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name: Largemouth Bass Scientific Name:Micropterus salmoides

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Centrarchidae Geography/Habitat: Life Strategy:Game fish in North America, the largest of blackbass, andlives up to 16 years Food/Feed Strategy:Eats many smaller fish Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Largemouth_bass

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:Black crappie Scientific Name:Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Centrarchidae Geography/Habitat:Found in freshwater systems of North America Life Strategy:Popular sport fish that live up to 15 years Food/Feed Strategy:Eats small invertebraes and smaller fish Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_crappie

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:American shad Scientific Name:Alosa sapidissima

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Clupeiformes Family:Clupeidae Geography/Habitat:Found in freshwater systems in North America Life Strategy:Mostly a commercial fish eaten and eggs are eaten as a delicacy Food/Feed Strategy:Eats plankton, shrimp, and fish eggs. Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_shad

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:White Catfish Scientific Name:Ictalurus catus

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Siluriformes Family:Ictaluridae Geography/Habitat:Found in Eastern US Life Strategy:Common catfish in the US lays eggs that the male guards Food/Feed Strategy:Eats smaller fish and aquatic insects Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ictalurus_catus

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:Florida Gar Scientific Name:Lepisosteus platyrhinicus Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Lepisosteiformes Family:Lepisosteidae

Geography/Habitat:Found in freshwaters of Georgia and Florida Life Strategy:Mid-size fish that stick their eggs to hatch on aquatic plants Food/Feed Strategy:Eats mostly small fish, shrimp, and crayfish. Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_gar

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:Common Carp Scientific Name:Cyprinus carpio

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Cypriniformes Family:Cyprinidae Geography/Habitat:Lives in lakes and rivers of Europe and Asia Life Strategy:Female can make 300,000 eggs at one time Food/Feed Strategy:Eats plants, fish, and crustaceans. Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_carp

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:Spotted Tilapia Scientific Name:Tilapia mariae

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Cichlidae Geography/Habitat:Found in freshwater systems in Africa Life Strategy:Produce about 1,800 eggs and lay them on logs, rocks, and aquatic plants Food/Feed Strategy:Eats aquatic bugs, shrimp, and smaller fish Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotted_tilapia

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:Piranha Scientific Name:Piranha

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Characiformes Family:Characidae Geography/Habitat:Found in South American freshwater Life Strategy:Vicious fish that have razor sharp teeth that can harm humans Food/Feed Strategy:Eats other fish and plants Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piranha

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:White perch Scientific Name:Morone americana

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Osteichthyes Order:Perciformes Family:Moronidae Geography/Habitat:Found in North American waters Life Strategy:May lay over 140,000 eggs Food/Feed Strategy:Eats shrimp, small fish, and worms. Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_perch#Reproduction \

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:Freshwater Drum Scientific Name:Aplodinotus grunniens

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Sciaenidae Geography/Habitat:Found in North and Central American waters Life Strategy:Can lay up to 34,000 to 66,500 eggs at a time Food/Feed Strategy:Eats insect larvae, mussels, and small fish Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freshwater_drum

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:Yellow Perch Scientific Name:Pefca flavescens

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Percidae Geography/Habitat:Found in Canada and US waters Life Strategy:Can produce up to 23,000 eggs at a time Food/Feed Strategy:Eats invertebrates, fish eggs, and shrimp Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_perch

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:Northern Pike Scientific Name:Esox lucius

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Esosciformes Family:Esoscidae Geography/Habitat:Found in Britain , Ireland, and USA waters Life Strategy:Lays 5 to 60 eggs per spawn Food/Feed Strategy:Eats small invertebrates and fish. Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northern_pike#Reproduction

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:White Crappie Scientific Name:Pomoxis annularis

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Pomoxis Geography/Habitat:Found in North America Life Strategy:Lays 5,000 to 30,000 eggs at spawning time Food/Feed Strategy:.Eats small invertabrates and other fish Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_crappie \

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name:Sauger fish Scientific Name:Sander canadensis

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Percidae Geography/Habitat:North American rivers and pools Life Strategy:They migrate to lay their eggs in pools Food/Feed Strategy:Eats mostly small fish and invertebrates Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauger#Diet

Title: Freshwater Fish Common Name:White bass Scientific Name:Morone chrysops

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Perciformes Family:Moronidae Geography/Habitat:Found in freshwater lakes in North America Life Strategy:Produces up to 242,000 to 933,000 eggs Food/Feed Strategy:Eats copepods, and smaller fish Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_bass

Title:Freshwater Fish Common Name: Lake trout Scientific Name: Salvelinus namaycush

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum:Chordata Class:Actinopterygii Order:Salmoniformes Family:Salmonidae Geography/Habitat:Lakes of North America Life Strategy:Grows to be 46.3 kg and produces up to 20,000 eggs Food/Feed Strategy:Eats smaller fish and bugs Body Form:Compressiform Swim/Locomotion Style:Carangiform Mouth Position:Terminal Citation:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_trout

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