Most people use common names when talking about aquarium fish.

Names of fish that start with m. The scientific name for this freshwater fish comes from the Greek korus helmet and dora skin or hide probably referring to the orange and black helmet the fish wears as well as the plates running along its flanks. When searching for information it is preferable. Here are some of the most intriguing fish whose names begin with the letter A.

Adolfos Cory Corydoras adolfoi. Blue Himalayan Poppy. Queriman shark - The sandbar shark is also called the thickskin shark or brown shark.

Fish beginning with M M - The body shape is superficially similar to the cyprinids although it is distinguished by having the adipose fin of salmonids. Unfortunately common names can refer to more than one fish. Many edible fish are great sources of nutrients including omega-3 fatty acids protein B vitamins iodine and calcium but fish also pose a risk of harboring toxins and parasites and spoil much more quickly than other meats which is why its especially important to buy fish thats fresh in season and.

A to Z Index of Common Names of Freshwater Fish. Other Fish Names That Start With M. Manatee or Sea Cow.

Also known as Coat-of Mail-Fish Knightfish Lightfish Luminescent Pineconefish Mailfish Pineapplefish Port-and-Starboard Brightfish Port-and-Starboard Lightfish Soldierfish West Australian Knightfish. M Exotic Pet Names. How to Choose a Name for Your Goldfish.

A very large ray up to 20 feet a filter-feeder of open oceans. Danube ruffe - Balons ruffe is a species of fish in the Percidae family. They migrate from the ocean into rivers to spawn.