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There are over 30, 000 species. About two thirds of which live in the ocean.
There are about 28,000 species of fish swimming around. That's a lot. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on fish so you can check the data and learn more.
Nobody knows for sure, but some scientists have said there may be 28,000 different kinds
so far over 24,500 species.
Too many to count, and there are still some yet to be discovered. so far over 24,500 species
The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) is the largest species of fish. They can grow up to lengths of over 40 feet and weigh as much as 20 tons. Despite their size, whale sharks are gentle filter feeders, primarily eating plankton and small fish.
The largest fish in the world is the whale shark. They can grow to as much as 40 ft and can weigh as much as 20 tonnes. The whale shark inhabits the tropics but is found in large concentration in areas where there is a large amount of planktons which is its main diet. In the Philippines, its called the butanding.
A fish is any member of a paraphyletic group of organisms (a group that includes an ancestor but not all of its descendants) that consist of all gill-bearing aquatic (water) craniate (with a skull) animals that lack limbs (arms and legs) with digits (fingers). .
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What fish has the largest eggs?
The ocean sunfish, also known as mola mola, holds the record for the largest eggs of any fish species. These eggs can reach up to 10 million per female, each about the size of a grain of salt.
What is the largest red fish ever caught?
The largest red fish species is the red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus), also known as redfish. The largest recorded red drum caught on rod and reel weighed 94 pounds.
What is the largest seahorse in the world?
The largest seahorse species in the world is the big-bellied seahorse (Hippocampus abdominalis). They can grow up to 35 centimeters (14 inches) in length.
How many chromosomes are in fish?
Different species of fish have different numbers of chromosomes. Try asking for a specific species of fish and someone will help you.
What is a capitaine fish?
The capitaine fish, also known as the African threadfin, is a species of fish found in coastal waters of Africa. It is popular for its firm texture and mild flavor, making it a common choice for grilling or frying in many African cuisines.
What and is the biggest fish?
The largest known species of fish - is the Whale Shark.
What is the largest existant fish species?
Whale shark.
What is the largest species of flat fish?
The Halibut is by far the largest of the flat fish, and can weigh over 700 lbs and be over 9 feet long.
What is the third largest fish?
The third largest fish is the whale shark, which can grow up to about 41.5 feet in length. It is a filter-feeding shark and is considered the largest living fish species.
Is the whale shark the biggest mammal?
They aren't mammals. They are, however, the largest known species of living fish.
Are whale sharks a fish or a mammal?
The whale shark is the largest living shark, therefore, the largest fish.
What fish has the largest eggs?
The ocean sunfish, also known as mola mola, holds the record for the largest eggs of any fish species. These eggs can reach up to 10 million per female, each about the size of a grain of salt.
What is the largest red fish ever caught?
The largest red fish species is the red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus), also known as redfish. The largest recorded red drum caught on rod and reel weighed 94 pounds.
How many species does a orcin orca well b is the largest one it feeds on seals c it feeds on fish?
the b type is the largest form of a orcait feeds mostly on seals c type is there smaller Andfeed on fish?
Are big fish and sharks the same?
Sword fish, Bluefin tuna and many other fish species are considered "big fish" or more accurately "big game fish" which are not sharks. Thought the largest fish in the ocean is the Whale shark, some shark species (e.g. dogfish, nurse shark, etc.) can be very small in size so not all sharks are "big fish".
Are fish their own species?
No, there are thousands of species of fish.
Why isn't the whale shark the biggest mammal in the world?
It is the biggest shark, but sharks are fish, not mammals. The largest mammals are the true whales, including the blue whale, the largest species.
