There are 425 fish that start with the letter C, from Cabezon to Cuviers Beaked Whale (not a fish). Below you will find them listed alphabetically along with some general information about each. Click the toggle view buttons in the top right corner to switch between the card and the table view.
For each item you will find the following information
Order: The subclass the fish belongs to
Habitat: The places or type of weather the fish lives in
Scientific name: The designation that scientists use to catalog the species
Name: Cabezon
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Pacific coast)
Scientific name: Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
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Name: Cabrilla (Spotted)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Epinephelus analogus
Name: Caesar Grunt
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Haemulon carbonarium
Name: Caesion
Order: Lutjaniformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Caesio cuning
Name: Caffrogobius caffer
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Caffrogobius caffer
Name: Calabar Angelfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Pomacanthus chrysurus
Name: Calico Bass
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Paralabrax clathratus
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Name: Calico Scallop (not a fish)
Order: Pectinoida
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Argopecten gibbus
Name: Calico Scallopini
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Scorpaenopsis venosa
Name: California Barracuda
Order: Scombriformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Sphyraena argentea
Name: California Grunion
Order: Atheriniformes
Habitat: Saltwater (California coast)
Scientific name: Leuresthes tenuis
Name: California Halibut
Order: Pleuronectiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Paralichthys californicus
Name: California Hornetfish
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Zanclorhynchus spinulosus
Name: California Killifish
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Fundulus parvipinnis
Name: California Lizardfish
Order: Aulopiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Pacific coast)
Scientific name: Synodus lucens
Name: California Moray
Order: Anguilliformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Pacific coast)
Scientific name: Gymnothorax mordax
Name: California Needlefish
Order: Beloniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Strongylura exilis
Name: California Pilchard
Order: Clupeiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Sardinops sagax caerulea
Name: California Scorpionfish
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Saltwater (rocky reefs)
Scientific name: Scorpaena guttata
Name: California Sheepshead
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (California coast)
Scientific name: Semicossyphus pulcher
Name: California Skate
Order: Rajiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Pacific coast)
Scientific name: Raja inornata
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Name: California Skate (Big Skate)
Order: Rajiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Raja binoculata
Name: California Thresher Shark
Order: Lamniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Alopias vulpinus
Name: California Tonguefish
Order: Pleuronectiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Symphurus atricaudus
Name: California Triangletail
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Cheilodactylus rubianus
Name: California Yellowtail
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Pacific coast)
Scientific name: Seriola lalandi
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Name: Callionymidae (Dragonets)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Callionymidae
Name: Cambodian Tiger Fish
Order: Datnioididae
Habitat: Freshwater (Mekong basin)
Scientific name: Datnioides pulcher
Name: Camel Damsel
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Chromis crusma
Name: Canary Blenny
Order: Blenniiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Ecsenius midas
Name: Canary Drum
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine (Eastern Pacific)
Scientific name: Roncador stearnsii
Name: Canary Fangblenny
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Plagiotremus laudandus
Name: Canary Rockfish
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Pacific coast)
Scientific name: Sebastes pinniger
Name: Canary Wrasse
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Halichoeres chrysus
Name: Candiru
Order: Characiformes
Habitat: Freshwater (South America)
Scientific name: Vandellia cirrhosa
Name: Candlefish
Order: Osmeriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (cold pacific waters)
Scientific name: Thaleichthys pacificus
Name: Candy Basslet
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Liopropoma carmabi
Name: Candy Cane Cardinalfish
Order: Kurtiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Apogon franssedai
Name: Candycane Coral Goby
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Gobiodon oculatus
Name: Candystripe Hogfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Bodianus opercularis
Name: Cane Cutter
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Mylopharyngodon piceus
Name: Cane Toadfish
Order: Batrachoidiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Opsanus beta
Name: Canvasback Wrasse
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Symphodus cinereus
Name: Cape Cod Skate
Order: Rajiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Leucoraja ocellata
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Name: Cape Dory (not a fish)
Order: Zeiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Zenopsis conchifer
Name: Cape Hake
Order: Gadiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Merluccius capensis
Name: Cape Horse Mackerel
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Trachurus capensis
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Name: Cape John (not a fish)
Order: Zeiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Zenopsis conchifer
Name: Cape Knifefish
Order: Osteoglossiformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Papyrocranus congoensis
Name: Cape Monkfish
Order: Lophiiformes
Habitat: Southeastern Atlantic Ocean
Scientific name: Lophius vomerinus
Name: Cape Red Stumpnose
Order: Spariformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Chrysoblephus gibbiceps
Name: Cape Rockfish
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Eastern Pacific Ocean
Scientific name: Sebastes rubrivinctus
Name: Capelin
Order: Osmeriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (cold northern oceans)
Scientific name: Mallotus villosus
Name: Capitan Fish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Lethrinus nebulosus
Name: Carangid
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical seas worldwide
Scientific name: Carangidae
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Name: Caranx Ignobilis (Giant Trevally)
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Marine (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Caranx ignobilis
Name: Carcharhinidae
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Carcharhinidae
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Name: Cardinal Fish (Ring-tail)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Apogon aureus
Name: Cardinal Moray
Order: Anguilliformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Atlantic)
Scientific name: Enchelycore nigricans
Name: Cardinal Tetra
Order: Characiformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Amazon basin)
Scientific name: Paracheirodon axelrodi
Name: Cardinalfish
Order: Kurtiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Pterapogon kauderni
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Name: Cardinalfish (Banggai)
Order: Kurtiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Banggai Islands)
Scientific name: Pterapogon kauderni
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Name: Cardinalfish (Blue-eyed)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Apogonichthys ocellatus
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Name: Cardinalfish (Flame)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Apogon maculatus
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Name: Cardinalfish (Redcoat)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Apogon erythrinus
Name: Carey
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine (Western Atlantic)
Scientific name: Chloroscombrus chrysurus
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Name: Caribbean Angelfish (Queen)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Holacanthus ciliaris
Name: Caribbean Blue Tang
Order: Acanthuriformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Acanthurus coeruleus
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Name: Caribbean Butterflyfish (Banded)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Chaetodon striatus
Name: Caribbean Coquettish Blenny
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine (Caribbean)
Scientific name: Starksia culebrae
Name: Caribbean Electric Ray
Order: Torpediniformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Caribbean)
Scientific name: Narcine bancrofti
Name: Caribbean Flounder
Order: Pleuronectiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Cyclopsetta chittendeni
Name: Caribbean Hogfish
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Lachnolaimus maximus
Name: Caribbean Kingfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Menticirrhus americanus
Name: Caribbean Lanternshark
Order: Squaliformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Etmopterus schultzi
Name: Caribbean Reef Shark
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Caribbean reefs)
Scientific name: Carcharhinus perezi
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Name: Caribbean Reef Squid (not a fish)
Order: Teuthida
Habitat: Saltwater (Caribbean)
Scientific name: Sepioteuthis sepioidea
Name: Caribbean Sharpnose Shark
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Caribbean)
Scientific name: Rhizoprionodon porosus
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Name: Caribbean Sharpnose Shark (not a fish)
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Rhizoprionodon porosus
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Name: Caridea (not a fish)
Order: Decapoda
Habitat: Marine/Freshwater
Scientific name: Caridea
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Name: Caridean Shrimp (not a fish)
Order: Decapoda
Habitat: Marine and freshwater
Scientific name: Caridea
Name: Carmine Triplefin
Order: Blenniiformes
Habitat: Indo-Pacific reefs
Scientific name: Rufus carminatus
Name: Carnation Wrasse
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Oxycheilinus unifasciatus
Name: Carolina Madtom
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Noturus furiosus
Name: Carolina Speckled Chub
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Macrhybopsis aestivalis australis
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Name: Carp (Common)
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Cyprinus carpio
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Name: Carp (Grass Carp)
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Asia)
Scientific name: Ctenopharyngodon idella
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Name: Carp (Silver Carp)
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Asia)
Scientific name: Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
Name: Carp Gudgeon
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Southeastern Australia freshwater
Scientific name: Hypseleotris galii
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Name: Carp Gudgeon (Western)
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Hypseleotris gallii
Name: Carpaccio Razorfish
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Iniistius pavo
Name: Carpet Shark
Order: Orectolobiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Australia)
Scientific name: Orectolobus maculatus
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Name: Carpet Shark (Blind)
Order: Orectolobiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Brachaelurus waddi
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Name: Carpet Shark (Tasselled)
Order: Orectolobiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Eucrossorhinus dasypogon
Name: Carpsucker
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (North America)
Scientific name: Carpiodes cyprinus
Name: Cascades Frogfish
Order: Lophiiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Antennarius pauciradiatus
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Name: Casper (not a fish)
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Cephaloscyllium ventriosum
Name: Cat Shark
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Habitat: Saltwater (temperate oceans)
Scientific name: Scyliorhinus canicula
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Name: Catfish (African Sharptooth)
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Clarias gariepinus
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Name: Catfish (Armored)
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Hoplosternum littorale
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Name: Catfish (Blue)
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Ictalurus furcatus
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Name: Catfish (Channel)
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Ictalurus punctatus
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Name: Catfish (Electric)
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Africa)
Scientific name: Malapterurus electricus
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Name: Catfish (Flathead)
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Pylodictis olivaris
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Name: Catfish (Pangasius)
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Pangasius pangasius
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Name: Catfish (Walking)
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Clarias batrachus
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Name: Catla (Indian Carp)
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (South Asia)
Scientific name: Catla catla
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Name: Catshark (Chain)
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Scyliorhinus retifer
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Name: Catshark (Small-spotted)
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Scyliorhinus canicula
Name: Caudal Fin
Order: Anatomical Feature
Habitat: N/A
Scientific name: N/A
Name: Cave Blenny
Order: Blenniiformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Ancistrus cryptophthalmus
Name: Cave Dwelling Loach
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (caves)
Scientific name: Nemacheilus troglocataractus
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Name: Cave Fish (Mexican)
Order: Characiformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Astyanax mexicanus
Name: Cayman Blenny
Order: Blenniiformes
Habitat: Caribbean reefs
Scientific name: Labrisomus caymanensis
Name: Central Mudminnow
Order: Esociformes
Habitat: Freshwater (North America)
Scientific name: Umbra limi
Name: Centrarchid
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: North American freshwater
Scientific name: Centrarchidae
Name: Centriscid
Order: Syngnathiformes
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific
Scientific name: Centriscidae
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Name: Centropyge (Flame Angelfish)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Centropyge loriculus
Name: Centropyge Angelfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Centropyge loriculus
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Name: Cephalopod (not a fish)
Order: Cephalopoda
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Cephalopoda
Name: Cero Mackerel
Order: Scombriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coastal Atlantic)
Scientific name: Scomberomorus regalis
Name: Chaca Loach
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Chaca chaca
Name: Chain Catshark
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Atlantic)
Scientific name: Scyliorhinus retifer
Name: Chain Moray
Order: Anguilliformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Echidna catenata
Name: Chain Moray Eel
Order: Anguilliformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Echidna catenata
Name: Chain Pickerel
Order: Esociformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Eastern North America)
Scientific name: Esox niger
Name: Chain Pipefish
Order: Syngnathiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Syngnathus louisianae
Name: Chalk Bass
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Serranus tortugarum
Name: Chameleon Goby
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Tridentiger trigonocephalus
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Name: Chameleon Shrimp (not a fish)
Order: Decapoda
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Caridina multidentata
Name: Chanda
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Indo-Pacific and African freshwater
Scientific name: Ambassidae
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Name: Channa (Snakehead)
Order: Anabantiformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Asia)
Scientific name: Channa argus
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Name: Channa Argus (Northern Snakehead)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater (East Asia)
Scientific name: Channa argus
Name: Channel Islands Garibaldi
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (California)
Scientific name: Hypsypops rubicundus
Name: Channel Scabbardfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Evoxymetopon taeniatus
Name: Chapin
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Lactophrys trigonus
Name: Char
Order: Salmoniformes
Habitat: Northern Hemisphere freshwater
Scientific name: Salvelinus
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Name: Char (Arctic)
Order: Salmoniformes
Habitat: Freshwater/Anadromous
Scientific name: Salvelinus alpinus
Name: Charlotte Lake Threespine Stickleback
Order: Gasterosteiformes
Habitat: Freshwater (North America – highly restricted)
Scientific name: Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni
Name: Checkerboard Wrasse
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Halichoeres hortulanus
Name: Checkered Puffer
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Habitat: Western Atlantic Ocean
Scientific name: Sphoeroides testudineus
Name: Cheekspot Razorfish
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Xyrichtys trivittatus
Name: Cheekspot Scorpionfish
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Scorpaena ruscifolia
Name: Cheekspot Wrasse
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Halichoeres prosopeion
Name: Cheetah Shark
Order: Orectolobiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Hemiscyllium trispeculare
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Name: Cheilinus (Wrasse)
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Cheilinus trilobatus
Name: Chelon
Order: Mugiliformes
Habitat: Tropical and temperate marine
Scientific name: Chelonidae
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Name: Chelonidae (not a fish)
Order: Testudines
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Cheloniidae
Name: Chequered Rainbowfish
Order: Atheriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Australia)
Scientific name: Melanotaenia splendida inornata
Name: Cherry Barb
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Sri Lanka)
Scientific name: Puntius titteya
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Name: Cherry Shrimp (Not a fish)
Order: Decapoda
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Neocaridina davidi
Name: Cherubfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Centropyge argi
Name: Chesapeake Bay Weakfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Atlantic coast)
Scientific name: Cynoscion regalis
Name: Chessboard Wrasse
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Halichoeres melanurus
Name: Chestnut Lamprey
Order: Petromyzontiformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Ichthyomyzon castaneus
Name: Chevelon Chub
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Gila ditaenia
Name: Chevron Barracuda
Order: Scombriformes
Habitat: Indo-Pacific
Scientific name: Sphyraena putnamae
Name: Chevron Tang
Order: Acanthuriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis
Name: Chilara Skate
Order: Rajiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (South America)
Scientific name: Breviraja platana
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Name: Chilean Sea Bass (Patagonian Toothfish)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (deep southern oceans)
Scientific name: Dissostichus eleginoides
Name: Chilgoe Grunter
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Northern Australian freshwater
Scientific name: Hephaestus fuliginosus
Name: Chili Rasbora
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Southeast Asia)
Scientific name: Boraras brigittae
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Name: Chilodactylidae (Morwongs)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Chilodactylidae
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Name: Chilodonella (not a fish)
Order: Ciliophora
Habitat: Aquatic Parasite
Scientific name: Chilodonella
Name: Chimaera
Order: Chimaeriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (deep ocean)
Scientific name: Chimaera monstrosa
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Name: Chimaera (Ghost Shark)
Order: Chimaeriformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Chimaera monstrosa
Name: Chimaeridae
Order: Chimaeriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (deep ocean)
Scientific name: Hydrolagus colliei
Name: Chinese Algae Eater
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Name: Chinese Demoiselle
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Neopomacentrus anabatoides
Name: Chinese Dragon Goby
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Freshwater/Brackish (Asia)
Scientific name: Gobioides broussonnetii
Name: Chinese High Fin Banded Shark
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Yangtze River)
Scientific name: Myxocyprinus asiaticus
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Name: Chinese Mitten Crab (not a fish)
Order: Decapoda
Habitat: Freshwater/Brackish (East Asia)
Scientific name: Eriocheir sinensis
Name: Chinese Perch
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater (East Asia)
Scientific name: Siniperca chuatsi
Name: Chinese Sailfin Snapper
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Lutjanus gibbus
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Name: Chinese Sturgeon (not a fish)
Order: Acipenseriformes
Habitat: Freshwater/Brackish (Yangtze River)
Scientific name: Acipenser sinensis
Name: Chinook Dogfish
Order: Squaliformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Squalus chinensis
Name: Chinook Salmon
Order: Salmoniformes
Habitat: Marine/Freshwater (Northern Pacific)
Scientific name: Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Name: Chirocentridae
Order: Clupeiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Chirocentridae
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Name: Chirocentridae (Wolf Herring)
Order: Clupeiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Chirocentridae
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Name: Chirostoma (not a single species)
Order: Atheriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Chirostoma
Name: Chisel-tooth Wrasse
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Indo-Pacific reefs
Scientific name: Pseudodax moluccanus
Name: Chiseljaw
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Mycteroperca microlepis
Name: Chiselmouth
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Pacific Northwest)
Scientific name: Acrocheilus alutaceus
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Name: Chiselmouth (not a fish)
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Acrocheilus alutaceus
Name: Chiselmouth Carp
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Western North America)
Scientific name: Acrocheilus alutaceus
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Name: Chocolate Chip Sea Star (not a fish)
Order: Valvatida
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Protoreaster nodosus
Name: Chocolate Gourami
Order: Anabantiformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Southeast Asia)
Scientific name: Sphaerichthys osphromenoides
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Name: Chocolate Gourami (Dwarf)
Order: Anabantiformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Southeast Asia)
Scientific name: Sphaerichthys acrostoma
Name: Chocolate Loach
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Botia kubotai
Name: Christmas Humbug
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Dascyllus trimaculatus
Name: Christmas Island Anglerfish
Order: Lophiiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Antennatus coccineus
Name: Christmas Island Pipefish
Order: Syngnathiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Corythoichthys ocellatus
Name: Christmas Wrasse
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Halichoeres claudia
Name: Chromis
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Chromis viridis
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Name: Chromis (Blue Green)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Chromis viridis
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Name: Chub (Creek)
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Semotilus atromaculatus
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Name: Chub (European)
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Europe)
Scientific name: Squalius cephalus
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Name: Chub (Ide)
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: European freshwater
Scientific name: Leuciscus idus
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Name: Chub (Lake)
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Couesius plumbeus
Name: Chub Mackerel
Order: Scombriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (temperate oceans)
Scientific name: Scomber japonicus
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Name: Chubsucker (Creek)
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Eastern North America)
Scientific name: Erimyzon oblongus
Name: Chudlea
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Pseudochromis choati
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Name: Cichlid (African Butterfly)
Order: Cichliformes
Habitat: Freshwater (West Africa)
Scientific name: Anomalochromis thomasi
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Name: Cichlid (Blue Acara)
Order: Cichliformes
Habitat: Freshwater (South America)
Scientific name: Andinoacara pulcher
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Name: Cichlid (Convict)
Order: Cichliformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Amatitlania nigrofasciata
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Name: Cichlid (Discus)
Order: Cichliformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Symphysodon aequifasciatus
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Name: Cichlid (Electric Blue Hap)
Order: Cichliformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Sciaenochromis fryeri
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Name: Cichlid (Firemouth)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Thorichthys meeki
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Name: Cichlid (Flowerhorn)
Order: Cichliformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Cichlasoma intermedium x Amphilophus trimaculatus
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Name: Cichlid (Frontosa)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Cyphotilapia frontosa
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Name: Cichlid (Jack Dempsey)
Order: Cichliformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Central America)
Scientific name: Rocio octofasciata
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Name: Cichlid (Jewel)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Hemichromis bimaculatus
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Name: Cichlid (Kribensis)
Order: Cichliformes
Habitat: Freshwater (West Africa)
Scientific name: Pelvicachromis pulcher
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Name: Cichlid (Ob Peacock)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Aulonocara stuartgranti (hybrid)
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Name: Cichlid (Oscar)
Order: Cichliformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Astronotus ocellatus
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Name: Cichlid (Panda Cory)
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Corydoras panda
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Name: Cichlid (Peacock Bass)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Cichla ocellaris
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Name: Cichlid (Peacock)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Aulonocara species
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Name: Cichlid (Pike)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Crenicichla alta
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Name: Cichlid (Ram)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
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Name: Cichlid (Red Devil)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Amphilophus labiatus
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Name: Cichlid (Severum)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Heros severus
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Name: Cichlid (Texas)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Herichthys cyanoguttatus
Name: Cigar Wrasse
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Cheilio inermis
Name: Cigarfish
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Decapterus punctatus
Name: Cinco Bocas Stingray
Order: Myliobatiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Hypanus sabina
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Name: Cirrhitid (Hawkfish)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Cirrhitichthys falco
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Name: Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Cirrhitidae
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Name: Cisco (Lake)
Order: Salmoniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Coregonus artedi
Name: Clade
Order: Acanthomorpha
Habitat: Various
Scientific name: Acanthopterygii
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Name: Clam (not a fish)
Order: Bivalvia
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: –
Name: Clam Eater Goby
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Brackish/Freshwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Ophiocara porocephala
Name: Clarias Batrachus
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Southeast Asia)
Scientific name: Clarias batrachus
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Name: Clarius (Walking Catfish)
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Clarias batrachus
Name: Cleaner Goby
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Elacatinus oceanops
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Name: Cleaner Goby (Neon)
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Elacatinus oceanops
Name: Cleaner Wrasse
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Labroides dimidiatus
Name: Clearnose Skate
Order: Rajiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Atlantic coast)
Scientific name: Raja eglanteria
Name: Climbing Perch
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater/Brackish
Scientific name: Anabas testudineus
Name: Clingfish
Order: Gobiesociformes
Habitat: Saltwater (intertidal)
Scientific name: Lepadogaster lepadogaster
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Name: Clingfish (Northern)
Order: Gobiesociformes
Habitat: Marine (Western Atlantic)
Scientific name: Gobiesox strumosus
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Name: Clingfish (Shore)
Order: Gobiesociformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Lepadogaster lepadogaster
Name: Clouded Moray
Order: Anguilliformes
Habitat: Indo-Pacific reefs
Scientific name: Echidna nebulosa
Name: Cloudy Catshark
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Habitat: Marine (Northwest Pacific)
Scientific name: Scyliorhinus torazame
Name: Cloudy Moray
Order: Anguilliformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Gymnothorax nubilus
Name: Clown Anemonefish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Amphiprion percula
Name: Clown Barb
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Southeast Asia)
Scientific name: Puntius dunckeri
Name: Clown Coris
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Coris aygula
Name: Clown Goby
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Gobiodon okinawae
Name: Clown Knifefish
Order: Osteoglossiformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Southeast Asia)
Scientific name: Chitala ornata
Name: Clown Loach
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Southeast Asia)
Scientific name: Chromobotia macracanthus
Name: Clown Pleco
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater (South America)
Scientific name: Panaqolus maccus
Name: Clown Tang
Order: Acanthuriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Acanthurus lineatus
Name: Clown Triggerfish
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Balistoides conspicillum
Name: Clownfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Amphiprion ocellaris
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Name: Clownfish (Ocellaris)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Amphiprion ocellaris
Name: Clubnose Trevally
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Carangoides plagiotaenia
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Name: Cnidarian (not a fish)
Order: Cnidaria
Habitat: Marine and freshwater
Scientific name: Cnidaria
Name: Coachwhip Ray
Order: Myliobatiformes
Habitat: Marine/Brackish
Scientific name: Himantura uarnak
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Name: Coachwhip Ray (not a fish)
Order: Myliobatiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Himantura uarnak
Name: Coahuilan Cichlid
Order: Cichliformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Mexico)
Scientific name: Herichthys minckleyi
Name: Coastal Cutthroat Trout
Order: Salmoniformes
Habitat: Freshwater/Saltwater (Pacific Northwest)
Scientific name: Oncorhynchus clarkii clarkii
Name: Coastal Shark
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coastal)
Scientific name: Carcharhinus plumbeus
Name: Coastal Tuskfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Choerodon schoenleinii
Name: Cobalt Blue Zebra Cichlid
Order: Cichliformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Lake Malawi)
Scientific name: Maylandia callainos
Name: Cobblerfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Epinephelides corallicola
Name: Cobia
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Rachycentron canadum
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Name: Cobia (Giant)
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (tropical oceans)
Scientific name: Rachycentron canadum
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Name: Cobia (Indo-Pacific)
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Rachycentron canadum
Name: Cockatoo Fish
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Ablabys taenianotus
Name: Cockatoo Wrasse
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Novaculichthys taeniourus
Name: Cocos Island Angelfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Pomacanthus chrysurus
Name: Cod
Order: Gadiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (cold temperate oceans)
Scientific name: Gadus morhua
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Name: Cod (Atlantic)
Order: Gadiformes
Habitat: Marine (North Atlantic)
Scientific name: Gadus morhua
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Name: Cod (Greenland)
Order: Gadiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Gadus ogac
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Name: Cod (Pacific Saffron)
Order: Gadiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Eleginus gracilis
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Name: Cod (Pacific)
Order: Gadiformes
Habitat: Marine (North Pacific)
Scientific name: Gadus macrocephalus
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Name: Cod (Pollock)
Order: Gadiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Pollachius virens
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Name: Cod (Rock)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Epinephelus adscensionis
Name: Codling
Order: Gadiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Arctic)
Scientific name: Gadus ogac
Name: Coelacanth
Order: Coelacanthiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (deep ocean)
Scientific name: Latimeria chalumnae
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Name: Coelacanth (Indonesian)
Order: Coelacanthiformes
Habitat: Indonesian deepwater
Scientific name: Latimeria menadoensis
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Name: Coelacanth (West Indian Ocean)
Order: Coelacanthiformes
Habitat: Western Indian Ocean deepwater
Scientific name: Latimeria chalumnae
Name: Coffinfish
Order: Lophiiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Chaunacops coloratus
Name: Cofish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Konia nasus
Name: Coho Salmon
Order: Salmoniformes
Habitat: North Pacific Ocean
Scientific name: Oncorhynchus kisutch
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Name: Coley (Saithe)
Order: Gadiformes
Habitat: Marine (North Atlantic)
Scientific name: Pollachius virens
Name: Colorado Pikeminnow
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Colorado River basin)
Scientific name: Ptychocheilus lucius
Name: Colorado River Cutthroat Trout
Order: Salmoniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Colorado River basin)
Scientific name: Oncorhynchus clarkii pleuriticus
Name: Comb Goby
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Tropical and temperate marine
Scientific name: Ctenogobius
Name: Comb Grouper
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Western Atlantic)
Scientific name: Mycteroperca microlepis
Name: Comb Wrasse
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (temperate oceans)
Scientific name: Coris picta
Name: Combfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Dactyloptena orientalis
Name: Combtooth Blenny
Order: Blenniiformes
Habitat: Marine (Worldwide)
Scientific name: Blenniidae
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Name: Combtooth Blenny (Bicolor)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Ecsenius bicolor
Name: Comet
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Cultivar)
Scientific name: Carassius auratus auratus
Name: Common Alligator Gar
Order: Lepisosteiformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Atractosteus spatula
Name: Common Carp
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Cyprinus carpio
Name: Common Clownfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Amphiprion ocellaris
Name: Common Dace
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Europe)
Scientific name: Leuciscus leuciscus
Name: Common Dolphinfish
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Coryphaena hippurus
Name: Common Fangtooth
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (deep ocean)
Scientific name: Anoplogaster cornuta
Name: Common Frogfish
Order: Lophiiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Antennarius striatus
Name: Common Grinner
Order: Aulopiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Saurida tumbil
Name: Common Killifish
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Habitat: Brackish/Saltwater (coastal)
Scientific name: Fundulus heteroclitus
Name: Common Lionfish
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Pterois miles
Name: Common Mackerel
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Scomber scombrus
Name: Common Molly
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Habitat: Freshwater/Brackish (Central America)
Scientific name: Poecilia sphenops
Name: Common Moray Eel
Order: Anguilliformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Gymnothorax javanicus
Name: Common Mudskipper
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Brackish/Saltwater (mangroves)
Scientific name: Periophthalmus barbarus
Name: Common Pleco
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater (South America)
Scientific name: Hypostomus plecostomus
Name: Common Pomfret
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Brama brama
Name: Common Remora
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (open ocean)
Scientific name: Echeneis naucrates
Name: Common Scad
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (temperate oceans)
Scientific name: Trachurus trachurus
Name: Common Shiner
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Luxilus cornutus
Name: Common Snakehead
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Channa argus
Name: Common Snook
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Centropomus undecimalis
Name: Common Sole
Order: Pleuronectiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Solea solea
Name: Common Spotfin Butterflyfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine (Western Atlantic)
Scientific name: Chaetodon ocellatus
Name: Common Sucker
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (North America)
Scientific name: Catostomus commersonii
Name: Common Sunfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Lepomis gibbosus
Name: Common Surgeonfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Acanthurus chirurgus
Name: Common Thresher
Order: Lamniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Alopias vulpinus
Name: Common Tope
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Galeorhinus galeus
Name: Common Triplefin
Order: Blenniiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (New Zealand)
Scientific name: Forsterygion lapillum
Name: Common Tripodfish
Order: Aulopiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Bathypterois grallator
Name: Coney
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Western Atlantic reefs
Scientific name: Cephalopholis fulva
Name: Conger Eel
Order: Anguilliformes
Habitat: Saltwater (temperate oceans)
Scientific name: Conger conger
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Name: Conger Eel (European)
Order: Anguilliformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Conger conger
Name: Congo Tetra
Order: Characiformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Africa)
Scientific name: Phenacogrammus interruptus
Name: Convict Blenny
Order: Blenniiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (sandy bottoms)
Scientific name: Pholidichthys leucotaenia
Name: Convict Dartfish
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Pholidichthys leucotaenia
Name: Convict Grouper
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Epinephelus tukula
Name: Convict Surgeonfish
Order: Acanthuriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Acanthurus triostegus
Name: Cookeolus
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Indo-Pacific
Scientific name: Cookeolus japonicus
Name: Cookiecutter Shark
Order: Squaliformes
Habitat: Saltwater (deep ocean)
Scientific name: Isistius brasiliensis
Name: Coolie Loach
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Southeast Asia)
Scientific name: Pangio kuhlii
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Name: Copella Arnoldi (Splash Tetra)
Order: Characiformes
Habitat: Freshwater (South America)
Scientific name: Copella arnoldi
Name: Copia
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: South American freshwater
Scientific name: Copia
Name: Copper Razorfish
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Xyrichtys splendens
Name: Copper Shark
Order: Carcharhiniformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coastal temperate waters)
Scientific name: Carcharhinus brachyurus
Name: Copper Shovelnose Catfish
Order: Siluriformes
Habitat: Freshwater (South America)
Scientific name: Brachyplatystoma platynemum
Name: Copper Sweeper
Order: Pempheridae
Habitat: Saltwater (temperate reefs)
Scientific name: Pempheris adspersa
Name: Copperband Butterflyfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Chelmon rostratus
Name: Coral Beauty Angelfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Centropyge bispinosa
Name: Coral Cardinalfish
Order: Pterapogonidae
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Ostorhinchus parvulus
Name: Coral Cod
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Indo-Pacific reefs
Scientific name: Cephalopholis miniata
Name: Coral Grouper
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Cephalopholis miniata
Name: Coral Hawkfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus
Name: Coral Hind
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Cephalopholis miniata
Name: Coral Hogfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Bodianus dictynna
Name: Coral Reef Lizardfish
Order: Aulopiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Synodus variegatus
Name: Coral Trout
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Plectropomus leopardus
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Name: Coral Trout (Yellow-Edged)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Plectropomus oligacanthus
Name: Coralline Sculpin
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Eastern Pacific Ocean
Scientific name: Artedius corallinus
Name: Coris
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Coris species
Name: Coris Wrasse
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Indo-Pacific reefs
Scientific name: Coris
Name: Cornetfish
Order: Fistulariiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Fistularia commersonii
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Name: Cornetfish (Bluespotted)
Order: Syngnathiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Fistularia commersonii
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Name: Cornish Clinocardium (not a fish)
Order: Venerida
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Clinocardium edule
Name: Cornish Jack
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (temperate oceans)
Scientific name: Pseudocaranx dentex
Name: Coronado Wrasse
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Symphodus cinereus
Name: Cortez Angel
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Pomacanthus zonipectus
Name: Cortez Rainbow Wrasse
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Thalassoma lucasanum
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Name: Corvina (California)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine (Eastern Pacific)
Scientific name: Menticirrhus undulatus
Name: Cottonmouth Jack
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (tropical Atlantic)
Scientific name: Uraspis secunda
Name: Cottonmouth Sculpin
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Eastern Pacific Ocean
Scientific name: Clinocottus analis
Name: Cottonmouth Toadfish
Order: Batrachoidiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Atlantic coast)
Scientific name: Opsanus tau
Name: Couch's Goby
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Marine (Northeastern Atlantic)
Scientific name: Gobius couchii
Name: Cow Shark
Order: Hexanchiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (deep ocean)
Scientific name: Hexanchus griseus
Name: Cowcod
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Pacific coast)
Scientific name: Sebastes levis
Name: Cowfish
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (coral reefs)
Scientific name: Lactoria cornuta
Name: Cownose Ray
Order: Myliobatiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Rhinoptera bonasus
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Name: Cownose Ray (not a fish)
Order: Myliobatiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Atlantic)
Scientific name: Rhinoptera bonasus
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Name: Coypu (not a fish)
Order: Rodentia
Habitat: South America (invasive elsewhere)
Scientific name: Myocastor coypus
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Name: Crab Eater (Tripletail)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Lobotes surinamensis
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Name: Crabeater Seal (not a fish)
Order: Pinnipedia
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Lobodon carcinophaga
Name: Cramer's Parrotfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Indo-Pacific reefs
Scientific name: Scarus crameri
Name: Creek Chub
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater
Scientific name: Semotilus atromaculatus
Name: Cremecolored Basslet
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Liopropoma aberrans
Name: Creole Wrasse
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Clepticus parrae
Name: Crescent Betta
Order: Anabantiformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Southeast Asia)
Scientific name: Betta imbellis
Name: Crescent Grunt
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Pomadasys argenteus
Name: Crescent Perch
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Brackish/Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Therapon jarbua
Name: Crescent Tail Grouper
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Epinephelus coioides
Name: Crescent Wrasse
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Indo-Pacific)
Scientific name: Thalassoma lunare
Name: Crested Blenny
Order: Blenniiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (rocky shores)
Scientific name: Parablennius gattorugine
Name: Crested Oarfish
Order: Lampriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (mesopelagic)
Scientific name: Lophotus forcepatus
Name: Crested Oyster Goby
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Brackish
Scientific name: Oxygaster oxycephalus
Name: Crevalle Jack
Order: Carangiformes
Habitat: Marine (Atlantic Ocean)
Scientific name: Caranx hippos
Name: Crevice Blenny
Order: Blenniiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (crevices)
Scientific name: Omobranchus punctatus
Name: Crimson Jobfish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Indo-Pacific
Scientific name: Pristipomoides filamentosus
Name: Crimson Snapper
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Indo-Pacific
Scientific name: Lutjanus erythropterus
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Name: Croaker (Atlantic)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine (Western Atlantic)
Scientific name: Micropogonias undulatus
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Name: Croaker (Black Drum)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Atlantic coast)
Scientific name: Pogonias cromis
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Name: Croaker (King)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Menticirrhus saxatilis
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Name: Croaker (Spot)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine (Western Atlantic)
Scientific name: Leiostomus xanthurus
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Name: Croaker (Spotfin)
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Eastern Pacific Ocean
Scientific name: Roncador stearnsii
Name: Crocodile Fish
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Indo-Pacific reefs
Scientific name: Cymbacephalus beauforti
Name: Crocodile Flathead
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Cociella crocodila
Name: Crocodile Icefish
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Chionodraco rastrospinosus
Name: Crocodile Needlefish
Order: Beloniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Strongylura crocodilus
Name: Crocodilefish
Order: Scorpaeniformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Cymbacephalus beauforti
Name: Crosshatch Triggerfish
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (deep reefs)
Scientific name: Xanthichthys mento
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Name: Crosshatch Triggerfish (Not the one in list)
Order: Tetraodontiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Xanthichthys mento
Name: Crucian Carp
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: European and Asian freshwater
Scientific name: Carassius carassius
Name: Cryptic Carpetshark
Order: Orectolobiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Orectolobus reticulatus
Name: Cryptic Wrasse
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Pteragogus cryptus
Name: Crystal Goby
Order: Gobiiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Mediterranean)
Scientific name: Crystallogobius linearis
Name: Crystal Tetra
Order: Characiformes
Habitat: Freshwater (South America)
Scientific name: Hyalobrycon adonis
Name: Cuban Cichlid
Order: Cichliformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Cuba)
Scientific name: Nandopsis tetracanthus
Name: Cubera Snapper
Order: Perciformes
Habitat: Western Atlantic Ocean
Scientific name: Lutjanus cyanopterus
Name: Cuckoo Wrasse
Order: Labriformes
Habitat: Saltwater (Northeastern Atlantic)
Scientific name: Labrus mixtus
Name: Cultellus Orientalis
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Asia)
Scientific name: Cultellus orientalis
Name: Current Loach
Order: Cypriniformes
Habitat: Freshwater (Southeast Asia)
Scientific name: Botia almorhae
Name: Cusk
Order: Gadiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (cold northern oceans)
Scientific name: Brosme brosme
Name: Cusk Eel
Order: Ophidiiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (deep ocean)
Scientific name: Brotula macrophthalma
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Name: Cusk Eel (Spotted)
Order: Ophidiiformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Ophidion robinsi
Name: Cusk-eel
Order: Ophidiiformes
Habitat: Saltwater (temperate oceans)
Scientific name: Ophidion barbatum
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Name: Cusk-eel (Striped)
Order: Ophidiiformes
Habitat: Indo-Pacific
Scientific name: Ophisurus maculatus
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Name: Cutlassfish (Atlantic)
Order: Scombriformes
Habitat: Atlantic Ocean
Scientific name: Trichiurus lepturus
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Name: Cutlassfish (Pacific)
Order: Scombriformes
Habitat: Pacific Ocean
Scientific name: Trichiurus lepturus
Name: Cutthroat Eel
Order: Anguilliformes
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Synaphobranchus kaupii
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Name: Cuttlefish (Sepia)
Order: Sepiida
Habitat: Marine (coastal)
Scientific name: Sepia officinalis
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Name: Cuviers Beaked Whale (not a fish)
Order: Cetacea
Habitat: Marine
Scientific name: Ziphius cavirostris
| Name | Order | Habitat | Scientific name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabezon | Scorpaeniformes | Saltwater (Pacific coast) | Scorpaenichthys marmoratus |
| Cabrilla (Spotted) | Perciformes | Marine | Epinephelus analogus |
| Caesar Grunt | Perciformes | Marine | Haemulon carbonarium |
| Caesion | Lutjaniformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Caesio cuning |
| Caffrogobius caffer | Gobiiformes | Marine | Caffrogobius caffer |
| Calabar Angelfish | Perciformes | Marine | Pomacanthus chrysurus |
| Calico Bass | Perciformes | Marine | Paralabrax clathratus |
| Calico Scallop (not a fish) | Pectinoida | Marine | Argopecten gibbus |
| Calico Scallopini | Scorpaeniformes | Marine | Scorpaenopsis venosa |
| California Barracuda | Scombriformes | Marine | Sphyraena argentea |
| California Grunion | Atheriniformes | Saltwater (California coast) | Leuresthes tenuis |
| California Halibut | Pleuronectiformes | Marine | Paralichthys californicus |
| California Hornetfish | Scorpaeniformes | Marine | Zanclorhynchus spinulosus |
| California Killifish | Cyprinodontiformes | Marine | Fundulus parvipinnis |
| California Lizardfish | Aulopiformes | Saltwater (Pacific coast) | Synodus lucens |
| California Moray | Anguilliformes | Saltwater (Pacific coast) | Gymnothorax mordax |
| California Needlefish | Beloniformes | Marine | Strongylura exilis |
| California Pilchard | Clupeiformes | Marine | Sardinops sagax caerulea |
| California Scorpionfish | Scorpaeniformes | Saltwater (rocky reefs) | Scorpaena guttata |
| California Sheepshead | Labriformes | Saltwater (California coast) | Semicossyphus pulcher |
| California Skate | Rajiformes | Saltwater (Pacific coast) | Raja inornata |
| California Skate (Big Skate) | Rajiformes | Marine | Raja binoculata |
| California Thresher Shark | Lamniformes | Marine | Alopias vulpinus |
| California Tonguefish | Pleuronectiformes | Marine | Symphurus atricaudus |
| California Triangletail | Perciformes | Marine | Cheilodactylus rubianus |
| California Yellowtail | Carangiformes | Saltwater (Pacific coast) | Seriola lalandi |
| Callionymidae (Dragonets) | Perciformes | Marine | Callionymidae |
| Cambodian Tiger Fish | Datnioididae | Freshwater (Mekong basin) | Datnioides pulcher |
| Camel Damsel | Perciformes | Marine | Chromis crusma |
| Canary Blenny | Blenniiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Ecsenius midas |
| Canary Drum | Perciformes | Marine (Eastern Pacific) | Roncador stearnsii |
| Canary Fangblenny | Perciformes | Marine | Plagiotremus laudandus |
| Canary Rockfish | Scorpaeniformes | Saltwater (Pacific coast) | Sebastes pinniger |
| Canary Wrasse | Labriformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Halichoeres chrysus |
| Candiru | Characiformes | Freshwater (South America) | Vandellia cirrhosa |
| Candlefish | Osmeriformes | Saltwater (cold pacific waters) | Thaleichthys pacificus |
| Candy Basslet | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Liopropoma carmabi |
| Candy Cane Cardinalfish | Kurtiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Apogon franssedai |
| Candycane Coral Goby | Gobiiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Gobiodon oculatus |
| Candystripe Hogfish | Perciformes | Marine | Bodianus opercularis |
| Cane Cutter | Cypriniformes | Freshwater | Mylopharyngodon piceus |
| Cane Toadfish | Batrachoidiformes | Marine | Opsanus beta |
| Canvasback Wrasse | Perciformes | Marine | Symphodus cinereus |
| Cape Cod Skate | Rajiformes | Marine | Leucoraja ocellata |
| Cape Dory (not a fish) | Zeiformes | Marine | Zenopsis conchifer |
| Cape Hake | Gadiformes | Marine | Merluccius capensis |
| Cape Horse Mackerel | Carangiformes | Marine | Trachurus capensis |
| Cape John (not a fish) | Zeiformes | Marine | Zenopsis conchifer |
| Cape Knifefish | Osteoglossiformes | Freshwater | Papyrocranus congoensis |
| Cape Monkfish | Lophiiformes | Southeastern Atlantic Ocean | Lophius vomerinus |
| Cape Red Stumpnose | Spariformes | Marine | Chrysoblephus gibbiceps |
| Cape Rockfish | Scorpaeniformes | Eastern Pacific Ocean | Sebastes rubrivinctus |
| Capelin | Osmeriformes | Saltwater (cold northern oceans) | Mallotus villosus |
| Capitan Fish | Perciformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Lethrinus nebulosus |
| Carangid | Carangiformes | Tropical and subtropical seas worldwide | Carangidae |
| Caranx Ignobilis (Giant Trevally) | Carangiformes | Marine (Indo-Pacific) | Caranx ignobilis |
| Carcharhinidae | Carcharhiniformes | Marine | Carcharhinidae |
| Cardinal Fish (Ring-tail) | Perciformes | Marine | Apogon aureus |
| Cardinal Moray | Anguilliformes | Saltwater (Atlantic) | Enchelycore nigricans |
| Cardinal Tetra | Characiformes | Freshwater (Amazon basin) | Paracheirodon axelrodi |
| Cardinalfish | Kurtiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Pterapogon kauderni |
| Cardinalfish (Banggai) | Kurtiformes | Saltwater (Banggai Islands) | Pterapogon kauderni |
| Cardinalfish (Blue-eyed) | Perciformes | Marine | Apogonichthys ocellatus |
| Cardinalfish (Flame) | Perciformes | Marine | Apogon maculatus |
| Cardinalfish (Redcoat) | Perciformes | Marine | Apogon erythrinus |
| Carey | Perciformes | Marine (Western Atlantic) | Chloroscombrus chrysurus |
| Caribbean Angelfish (Queen) | Perciformes | Marine | Holacanthus ciliaris |
| Caribbean Blue Tang | Acanthuriformes | Marine | Acanthurus coeruleus |
| Caribbean Butterflyfish (Banded) | Perciformes | Marine | Chaetodon striatus |
| Caribbean Coquettish Blenny | Perciformes | Marine (Caribbean) | Starksia culebrae |
| Caribbean Electric Ray | Torpediniformes | Saltwater (Caribbean) | Narcine bancrofti |
| Caribbean Flounder | Pleuronectiformes | Marine | Cyclopsetta chittendeni |
| Caribbean Hogfish | Labriformes | Marine | Lachnolaimus maximus |
| Caribbean Kingfish | Perciformes | Marine | Menticirrhus americanus |
| Caribbean Lanternshark | Squaliformes | Marine | Etmopterus schultzi |
| Caribbean Reef Shark | Carcharhiniformes | Saltwater (Caribbean reefs) | Carcharhinus perezi |
| Caribbean Reef Squid (not a fish) | Teuthida | Saltwater (Caribbean) | Sepioteuthis sepioidea |
| Caribbean Sharpnose Shark | Carcharhiniformes | Saltwater (Caribbean) | Rhizoprionodon porosus |
| Caribbean Sharpnose Shark (not a fish) | Carcharhiniformes | Marine | Rhizoprionodon porosus |
| Caridea (not a fish) | Decapoda | Marine/Freshwater | Caridea |
| Caridean Shrimp (not a fish) | Decapoda | Marine and freshwater | Caridea |
| Carmine Triplefin | Blenniiformes | Indo-Pacific reefs | Rufus carminatus |
| Carnation Wrasse | Perciformes | Marine | Oxycheilinus unifasciatus |
| Carolina Madtom | Siluriformes | Freshwater | Noturus furiosus |
| Carolina Speckled Chub | Cypriniformes | Freshwater | Macrhybopsis aestivalis australis |
| Carp (Common) | Cypriniformes | Freshwater | Cyprinus carpio |
| Carp (Grass Carp) | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Asia) | Ctenopharyngodon idella |
| Carp (Silver Carp) | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Asia) | Hypophthalmichthys molitrix |
| Carp Gudgeon | Gobiiformes | Southeastern Australia freshwater | Hypseleotris galii |
| Carp Gudgeon (Western) | Gobiiformes | Freshwater | Hypseleotris gallii |
| Carpaccio Razorfish | Labriformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Iniistius pavo |
| Carpet Shark | Orectolobiformes | Saltwater (Australia) | Orectolobus maculatus |
| Carpet Shark (Blind) | Orectolobiformes | Marine | Brachaelurus waddi |
| Carpet Shark (Tasselled) | Orectolobiformes | Marine | Eucrossorhinus dasypogon |
| Carpsucker | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (North America) | Carpiodes cyprinus |
| Cascades Frogfish | Lophiiformes | Marine | Antennarius pauciradiatus |
| Casper (not a fish) | Carcharhiniformes | Marine | Cephaloscyllium ventriosum |
| Cat Shark | Carcharhiniformes | Saltwater (temperate oceans) | Scyliorhinus canicula |
| Catfish (African Sharptooth) | Siluriformes | Freshwater | Clarias gariepinus |
| Catfish (Armored) | Siluriformes | Freshwater | Hoplosternum littorale |
| Catfish (Blue) | Siluriformes | Freshwater | Ictalurus furcatus |
| Catfish (Channel) | Siluriformes | Freshwater | Ictalurus punctatus |
| Catfish (Electric) | Siluriformes | Freshwater (Africa) | Malapterurus electricus |
| Catfish (Flathead) | Siluriformes | Freshwater | Pylodictis olivaris |
| Catfish (Pangasius) | Siluriformes | Freshwater | Pangasius pangasius |
| Catfish (Walking) | Siluriformes | Freshwater | Clarias batrachus |
| Catla (Indian Carp) | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (South Asia) | Catla catla |
| Catshark (Chain) | Carcharhiniformes | Marine | Scyliorhinus retifer |
| Catshark (Small-spotted) | Carcharhiniformes | Marine | Scyliorhinus canicula |
| Caudal Fin | Anatomical Feature | N/A | N/A |
| Cave Blenny | Blenniiformes | Freshwater | Ancistrus cryptophthalmus |
| Cave Dwelling Loach | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (caves) | Nemacheilus troglocataractus |
| Cave Fish (Mexican) | Characiformes | Freshwater | Astyanax mexicanus |
| Cayman Blenny | Blenniiformes | Caribbean reefs | Labrisomus caymanensis |
| Central Mudminnow | Esociformes | Freshwater (North America) | Umbra limi |
| Centrarchid | Perciformes | North American freshwater | Centrarchidae |
| Centriscid | Syngnathiformes | Tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific | Centriscidae |
| Centropyge (Flame Angelfish) | Perciformes | Marine | Centropyge loriculus |
| Centropyge Angelfish | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Centropyge loriculus |
| Cephalopod (not a fish) | Cephalopoda | Marine | Cephalopoda |
| Cero Mackerel | Scombriformes | Saltwater (coastal Atlantic) | Scomberomorus regalis |
| Chaca Loach | Siluriformes | Freshwater | Chaca chaca |
| Chain Catshark | Carcharhiniformes | Saltwater (Atlantic) | Scyliorhinus retifer |
| Chain Moray | Anguilliformes | Marine | Echidna catenata |
| Chain Moray Eel | Anguilliformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Echidna catenata |
| Chain Pickerel | Esociformes | Freshwater (Eastern North America) | Esox niger |
| Chain Pipefish | Syngnathiformes | Marine | Syngnathus louisianae |
| Chalk Bass | Perciformes | Marine | Serranus tortugarum |
| Chameleon Goby | Gobiiformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Tridentiger trigonocephalus |
| Chameleon Shrimp (not a fish) | Decapoda | Freshwater | Caridina multidentata |
| Chanda | Perciformes | Indo-Pacific and African freshwater | Ambassidae |
| Channa (Snakehead) | Anabantiformes | Freshwater (Asia) | Channa argus |
| Channa Argus (Northern Snakehead) | Perciformes | Freshwater (East Asia) | Channa argus |
| Channel Islands Garibaldi | Perciformes | Saltwater (California) | Hypsypops rubicundus |
| Channel Scabbardfish | Perciformes | Marine | Evoxymetopon taeniatus |
| Chapin | Tetraodontiformes | Marine | Lactophrys trigonus |
| Char | Salmoniformes | Northern Hemisphere freshwater | Salvelinus |
| Char (Arctic) | Salmoniformes | Freshwater/Anadromous | Salvelinus alpinus |
| Charlotte Lake Threespine Stickleback | Gasterosteiformes | Freshwater (North America – highly restricted) | Gasterosteus aculeatus williamsoni |
| Checkerboard Wrasse | Labriformes | Marine | Halichoeres hortulanus |
| Checkered Puffer | Tetraodontiformes | Western Atlantic Ocean | Sphoeroides testudineus |
| Cheekspot Razorfish | Labriformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Xyrichtys trivittatus |
| Cheekspot Scorpionfish | Scorpaeniformes | Marine | Scorpaena ruscifolia |
| Cheekspot Wrasse | Labriformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Halichoeres prosopeion |
| Cheetah Shark | Orectolobiformes | Marine | Hemiscyllium trispeculare |
| Cheilinus (Wrasse) | Labriformes | Marine | Cheilinus trilobatus |
| Chelon | Mugiliformes | Tropical and temperate marine | Chelonidae |
| Chelonidae (not a fish) | Testudines | Marine | Cheloniidae |
| Chequered Rainbowfish | Atheriniformes | Freshwater (Australia) | Melanotaenia splendida inornata |
| Cherry Barb | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Sri Lanka) | Puntius titteya |
| Cherry Shrimp (Not a fish) | Decapoda | Freshwater | Neocaridina davidi |
| Cherubfish | Perciformes | Marine | Centropyge argi |
| Chesapeake Bay Weakfish | Perciformes | Saltwater (Atlantic coast) | Cynoscion regalis |
| Chessboard Wrasse | Perciformes | Marine | Halichoeres melanurus |
| Chestnut Lamprey | Petromyzontiformes | Freshwater | Ichthyomyzon castaneus |
| Chevelon Chub | Cypriniformes | Freshwater | Gila ditaenia |
| Chevron Barracuda | Scombriformes | Indo-Pacific | Sphyraena putnamae |
| Chevron Tang | Acanthuriformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Ctenochaetus hawaiiensis |
| Chilara Skate | Rajiformes | Saltwater (South America) | Breviraja platana |
| Chilean Sea Bass (Patagonian Toothfish) | Perciformes | Saltwater (deep southern oceans) | Dissostichus eleginoides |
| Chilgoe Grunter | Perciformes | Northern Australian freshwater | Hephaestus fuliginosus |
| Chili Rasbora | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Southeast Asia) | Boraras brigittae |
| Chilodactylidae (Morwongs) | Perciformes | Marine | Chilodactylidae |
| Chilodonella (not a fish) | Ciliophora | Aquatic Parasite | Chilodonella |
| Chimaera | Chimaeriformes | Saltwater (deep ocean) | Chimaera monstrosa |
| Chimaera (Ghost Shark) | Chimaeriformes | Marine | Chimaera monstrosa |
| Chimaeridae | Chimaeriformes | Saltwater (deep ocean) | Hydrolagus colliei |
| Chinese Algae Eater | Cypriniformes | Freshwater | Gyrinocheilus aymonieri |
| Chinese Demoiselle | Perciformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Neopomacentrus anabatoides |
| Chinese Dragon Goby | Gobiiformes | Freshwater/Brackish (Asia) | Gobioides broussonnetii |
| Chinese High Fin Banded Shark | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Yangtze River) | Myxocyprinus asiaticus |
| Chinese Mitten Crab (not a fish) | Decapoda | Freshwater/Brackish (East Asia) | Eriocheir sinensis |
| Chinese Perch | Perciformes | Freshwater (East Asia) | Siniperca chuatsi |
| Chinese Sailfin Snapper | Perciformes | Marine | Lutjanus gibbus |
| Chinese Sturgeon (not a fish) | Acipenseriformes | Freshwater/Brackish (Yangtze River) | Acipenser sinensis |
| Chinook Dogfish | Squaliformes | Marine | Squalus chinensis |
| Chinook Salmon | Salmoniformes | Marine/Freshwater (Northern Pacific) | Oncorhynchus tshawytscha |
| Chirocentridae | Clupeiformes | Marine | Chirocentridae |
| Chirocentridae (Wolf Herring) | Clupeiformes | Marine | Chirocentridae |
| Chirostoma (not a single species) | Atheriniformes | Freshwater | Chirostoma |
| Chisel-tooth Wrasse | Labriformes | Indo-Pacific reefs | Pseudodax moluccanus |
| Chiseljaw | Perciformes | Marine | Mycteroperca microlepis |
| Chiselmouth | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Pacific Northwest) | Acrocheilus alutaceus |
| Chiselmouth (not a fish) | Cypriniformes | Freshwater | Acrocheilus alutaceus |
| Chiselmouth Carp | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Western North America) | Acrocheilus alutaceus |
| Chocolate Chip Sea Star (not a fish) | Valvatida | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Protoreaster nodosus |
| Chocolate Gourami | Anabantiformes | Freshwater (Southeast Asia) | Sphaerichthys osphromenoides |
| Chocolate Gourami (Dwarf) | Anabantiformes | Freshwater (Southeast Asia) | Sphaerichthys acrostoma |
| Chocolate Loach | Cypriniformes | Freshwater | Botia kubotai |
| Christmas Humbug | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Dascyllus trimaculatus |
| Christmas Island Anglerfish | Lophiiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Antennatus coccineus |
| Christmas Island Pipefish | Syngnathiformes | Marine | Corythoichthys ocellatus |
| Christmas Wrasse | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Halichoeres claudia |
| Chromis | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Chromis viridis |
| Chromis (Blue Green) | Perciformes | Marine | Chromis viridis |
| Chub (Creek) | Cypriniformes | Freshwater | Semotilus atromaculatus |
| Chub (European) | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Europe) | Squalius cephalus |
| Chub (Ide) | Cypriniformes | European freshwater | Leuciscus idus |
| Chub (Lake) | Cypriniformes | Freshwater | Couesius plumbeus |
| Chub Mackerel | Scombriformes | Saltwater (temperate oceans) | Scomber japonicus |
| Chubsucker (Creek) | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Eastern North America) | Erimyzon oblongus |
| Chudlea | Perciformes | Marine | Pseudochromis choati |
| Cichlid (African Butterfly) | Cichliformes | Freshwater (West Africa) | Anomalochromis thomasi |
| Cichlid (Blue Acara) | Cichliformes | Freshwater (South America) | Andinoacara pulcher |
| Cichlid (Convict) | Cichliformes | Freshwater | Amatitlania nigrofasciata |
| Cichlid (Discus) | Cichliformes | Freshwater | Symphysodon aequifasciatus |
| Cichlid (Electric Blue Hap) | Cichliformes | Freshwater | Sciaenochromis fryeri |
| Cichlid (Firemouth) | Perciformes | Freshwater | Thorichthys meeki |
| Cichlid (Flowerhorn) | Cichliformes | Freshwater | Cichlasoma intermedium x Amphilophus trimaculatus |
| Cichlid (Frontosa) | Perciformes | Freshwater | Cyphotilapia frontosa |
| Cichlid (Jack Dempsey) | Cichliformes | Freshwater (Central America) | Rocio octofasciata |
| Cichlid (Jewel) | Perciformes | Freshwater | Hemichromis bimaculatus |
| Cichlid (Kribensis) | Cichliformes | Freshwater (West Africa) | Pelvicachromis pulcher |
| Cichlid (Ob Peacock) | Perciformes | Freshwater | Aulonocara stuartgranti (hybrid) |
| Cichlid (Oscar) | Cichliformes | Freshwater | Astronotus ocellatus |
| Cichlid (Panda Cory) | Siluriformes | Freshwater | Corydoras panda |
| Cichlid (Peacock Bass) | Perciformes | Freshwater | Cichla ocellaris |
| Cichlid (Peacock) | Perciformes | Freshwater | Aulonocara species |
| Cichlid (Pike) | Perciformes | Freshwater | Crenicichla alta |
| Cichlid (Ram) | Perciformes | Freshwater | Mikrogeophagus ramirezi |
| Cichlid (Red Devil) | Perciformes | Freshwater | Amphilophus labiatus |
| Cichlid (Severum) | Perciformes | Freshwater | Heros severus |
| Cichlid (Texas) | Perciformes | Freshwater | Herichthys cyanoguttatus |
| Cigar Wrasse | Labriformes | Marine | Cheilio inermis |
| Cigarfish | Carangiformes | Marine | Decapterus punctatus |
| Cinco Bocas Stingray | Myliobatiformes | Marine | Hypanus sabina |
| Cirrhitid (Hawkfish) | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Cirrhitichthys falco |
| Cirrhitidae (Hawkfishes) | Perciformes | Marine | Cirrhitidae |
| Cisco (Lake) | Salmoniformes | Freshwater | Coregonus artedi |
| Clade | Acanthomorpha | Various | Acanthopterygii |
| Clam (not a fish) | Bivalvia | Marine | – |
| Clam Eater Goby | Gobiiformes | Brackish/Freshwater (Indo-Pacific) | Ophiocara porocephala |
| Clarias Batrachus | Siluriformes | Freshwater (Southeast Asia) | Clarias batrachus |
| Clarius (Walking Catfish) | Siluriformes | Freshwater | Clarias batrachus |
| Cleaner Goby | Gobiiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Elacatinus oceanops |
| Cleaner Goby (Neon) | Gobiiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Elacatinus oceanops |
| Cleaner Wrasse | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Labroides dimidiatus |
| Clearnose Skate | Rajiformes | Saltwater (Atlantic coast) | Raja eglanteria |
| Climbing Perch | Perciformes | Freshwater/Brackish | Anabas testudineus |
| Clingfish | Gobiesociformes | Saltwater (intertidal) | Lepadogaster lepadogaster |
| Clingfish (Northern) | Gobiesociformes | Marine (Western Atlantic) | Gobiesox strumosus |
| Clingfish (Shore) | Gobiesociformes | Marine | Lepadogaster lepadogaster |
| Clouded Moray | Anguilliformes | Indo-Pacific reefs | Echidna nebulosa |
| Cloudy Catshark | Carcharhiniformes | Marine (Northwest Pacific) | Scyliorhinus torazame |
| Cloudy Moray | Anguilliformes | Marine | Gymnothorax nubilus |
| Clown Anemonefish | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Amphiprion percula |
| Clown Barb | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Southeast Asia) | Puntius dunckeri |
| Clown Coris | Labriformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Coris aygula |
| Clown Goby | Gobiiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Gobiodon okinawae |
| Clown Knifefish | Osteoglossiformes | Freshwater (Southeast Asia) | Chitala ornata |
| Clown Loach | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Southeast Asia) | Chromobotia macracanthus |
| Clown Pleco | Siluriformes | Freshwater (South America) | Panaqolus maccus |
| Clown Tang | Acanthuriformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Acanthurus lineatus |
| Clown Triggerfish | Tetraodontiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Balistoides conspicillum |
| Clownfish | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Amphiprion ocellaris |
| Clownfish (Ocellaris) | Perciformes | Marine (Indo-Pacific) | Amphiprion ocellaris |
| Clubnose Trevally | Carangiformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Carangoides plagiotaenia |
| Cnidarian (not a fish) | Cnidaria | Marine and freshwater | Cnidaria |
| Coachwhip Ray | Myliobatiformes | Marine/Brackish | Himantura uarnak |
| Coachwhip Ray (not a fish) | Myliobatiformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Himantura uarnak |
| Coahuilan Cichlid | Cichliformes | Freshwater (Mexico) | Herichthys minckleyi |
| Coastal Cutthroat Trout | Salmoniformes | Freshwater/Saltwater (Pacific Northwest) | Oncorhynchus clarkii clarkii |
| Coastal Shark | Carcharhiniformes | Saltwater (coastal) | Carcharhinus plumbeus |
| Coastal Tuskfish | Perciformes | Marine | Choerodon schoenleinii |
| Cobalt Blue Zebra Cichlid | Cichliformes | Freshwater (Lake Malawi) | Maylandia callainos |
| Cobblerfish | Perciformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Epinephelides corallicola |
| Cobia | Perciformes | Marine | Rachycentron canadum |
| Cobia (Giant) | Carangiformes | Saltwater (tropical oceans) | Rachycentron canadum |
| Cobia (Indo-Pacific) | Carangiformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Rachycentron canadum |
| Cockatoo Fish | Scorpaeniformes | Marine | Ablabys taenianotus |
| Cockatoo Wrasse | Perciformes | Marine (Indo-Pacific) | Novaculichthys taeniourus |
| Cocos Island Angelfish | Perciformes | Marine | Pomacanthus chrysurus |
| Cod | Gadiformes | Saltwater (cold temperate oceans) | Gadus morhua |
| Cod (Atlantic) | Gadiformes | Marine (North Atlantic) | Gadus morhua |
| Cod (Greenland) | Gadiformes | Marine | Gadus ogac |
| Cod (Pacific Saffron) | Gadiformes | Marine | Eleginus gracilis |
| Cod (Pacific) | Gadiformes | Marine (North Pacific) | Gadus macrocephalus |
| Cod (Pollock) | Gadiformes | Marine | Pollachius virens |
| Cod (Rock) | Perciformes | Marine | Epinephelus adscensionis |
| Codling | Gadiformes | Saltwater (Arctic) | Gadus ogac |
| Coelacanth | Coelacanthiformes | Saltwater (deep ocean) | Latimeria chalumnae |
| Coelacanth (Indonesian) | Coelacanthiformes | Indonesian deepwater | Latimeria menadoensis |
| Coelacanth (West Indian Ocean) | Coelacanthiformes | Western Indian Ocean deepwater | Latimeria chalumnae |
| Coffinfish | Lophiiformes | Marine | Chaunacops coloratus |
| Cofish | Perciformes | Marine | Konia nasus |
| Coho Salmon | Salmoniformes | North Pacific Ocean | Oncorhynchus kisutch |
| Coley (Saithe) | Gadiformes | Marine (North Atlantic) | Pollachius virens |
| Colorado Pikeminnow | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Colorado River basin) | Ptychocheilus lucius |
| Colorado River Cutthroat Trout | Salmoniformes | Freshwater (Colorado River basin) | Oncorhynchus clarkii pleuriticus |
| Comb Goby | Gobiiformes | Tropical and temperate marine | Ctenogobius |
| Comb Grouper | Perciformes | Saltwater (Western Atlantic) | Mycteroperca microlepis |
| Comb Wrasse | Labriformes | Saltwater (temperate oceans) | Coris picta |
| Combfish | Perciformes | Marine | Dactyloptena orientalis |
| Combtooth Blenny | Blenniiformes | Marine (Worldwide) | Blenniidae |
| Combtooth Blenny (Bicolor) | Perciformes | Marine | Ecsenius bicolor |
| Comet | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Cultivar) | Carassius auratus auratus |
| Common Alligator Gar | Lepisosteiformes | Freshwater | Atractosteus spatula |
| Common Carp | Cypriniformes | Freshwater | Cyprinus carpio |
| Common Clownfish | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Amphiprion ocellaris |
| Common Dace | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Europe) | Leuciscus leuciscus |
| Common Dolphinfish | Carangiformes | Marine | Coryphaena hippurus |
| Common Fangtooth | Perciformes | Saltwater (deep ocean) | Anoplogaster cornuta |
| Common Frogfish | Lophiiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Antennarius striatus |
| Common Grinner | Aulopiformes | Marine | Saurida tumbil |
| Common Killifish | Cyprinodontiformes | Brackish/Saltwater (coastal) | Fundulus heteroclitus |
| Common Lionfish | Scorpaeniformes | Marine | Pterois miles |
| Common Mackerel | Perciformes | Marine | Scomber scombrus |
| Common Molly | Cyprinodontiformes | Freshwater/Brackish (Central America) | Poecilia sphenops |
| Common Moray Eel | Anguilliformes | Marine | Gymnothorax javanicus |
| Common Mudskipper | Gobiiformes | Brackish/Saltwater (mangroves) | Periophthalmus barbarus |
| Common Pleco | Siluriformes | Freshwater (South America) | Hypostomus plecostomus |
| Common Pomfret | Perciformes | Marine | Brama brama |
| Common Remora | Carangiformes | Saltwater (open ocean) | Echeneis naucrates |
| Common Scad | Carangiformes | Saltwater (temperate oceans) | Trachurus trachurus |
| Common Shiner | Cypriniformes | Freshwater | Luxilus cornutus |
| Common Snakehead | Perciformes | Freshwater | Channa argus |
| Common Snook | Perciformes | Marine | Centropomus undecimalis |
| Common Sole | Pleuronectiformes | Marine | Solea solea |
| Common Spotfin Butterflyfish | Perciformes | Marine (Western Atlantic) | Chaetodon ocellatus |
| Common Sucker | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (North America) | Catostomus commersonii |
| Common Sunfish | Perciformes | Freshwater | Lepomis gibbosus |
| Common Surgeonfish | Perciformes | Marine | Acanthurus chirurgus |
| Common Thresher | Lamniformes | Marine | Alopias vulpinus |
| Common Tope | Carcharhiniformes | Marine | Galeorhinus galeus |
| Common Triplefin | Blenniiformes | Saltwater (New Zealand) | Forsterygion lapillum |
| Common Tripodfish | Aulopiformes | Marine | Bathypterois grallator |
| Coney | Perciformes | Western Atlantic reefs | Cephalopholis fulva |
| Conger Eel | Anguilliformes | Saltwater (temperate oceans) | Conger conger |
| Conger Eel (European) | Anguilliformes | Marine | Conger conger |
| Congo Tetra | Characiformes | Freshwater (Africa) | Phenacogrammus interruptus |
| Convict Blenny | Blenniiformes | Saltwater (sandy bottoms) | Pholidichthys leucotaenia |
| Convict Dartfish | Gobiiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Pholidichthys leucotaenia |
| Convict Grouper | Perciformes | Marine | Epinephelus tukula |
| Convict Surgeonfish | Acanthuriformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Acanthurus triostegus |
| Cookeolus | Perciformes | Indo-Pacific | Cookeolus japonicus |
| Cookiecutter Shark | Squaliformes | Saltwater (deep ocean) | Isistius brasiliensis |
| Coolie Loach | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Southeast Asia) | Pangio kuhlii |
| Copella Arnoldi (Splash Tetra) | Characiformes | Freshwater (South America) | Copella arnoldi |
| Copia | Perciformes | South American freshwater | Copia |
| Copper Razorfish | Labriformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Xyrichtys splendens |
| Copper Shark | Carcharhiniformes | Saltwater (coastal temperate waters) | Carcharhinus brachyurus |
| Copper Shovelnose Catfish | Siluriformes | Freshwater (South America) | Brachyplatystoma platynemum |
| Copper Sweeper | Pempheridae | Saltwater (temperate reefs) | Pempheris adspersa |
| Copperband Butterflyfish | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Chelmon rostratus |
| Coral Beauty Angelfish | Perciformes | Marine (Indo-Pacific) | Centropyge bispinosa |
| Coral Cardinalfish | Pterapogonidae | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Ostorhinchus parvulus |
| Coral Cod | Perciformes | Indo-Pacific reefs | Cephalopholis miniata |
| Coral Grouper | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Cephalopholis miniata |
| Coral Hawkfish | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus |
| Coral Hind | Perciformes | Marine | Cephalopholis miniata |
| Coral Hogfish | Perciformes | Marine | Bodianus dictynna |
| Coral Reef Lizardfish | Aulopiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Synodus variegatus |
| Coral Trout | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Plectropomus leopardus |
| Coral Trout (Yellow-Edged) | Perciformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Plectropomus oligacanthus |
| Coralline Sculpin | Scorpaeniformes | Eastern Pacific Ocean | Artedius corallinus |
| Coris | Perciformes | Marine | Coris species |
| Coris Wrasse | Labriformes | Indo-Pacific reefs | Coris |
| Cornetfish | Fistulariiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Fistularia commersonii |
| Cornetfish (Bluespotted) | Syngnathiformes | Marine | Fistularia commersonii |
| Cornish Clinocardium (not a fish) | Venerida | Marine | Clinocardium edule |
| Cornish Jack | Carangiformes | Saltwater (temperate oceans) | Pseudocaranx dentex |
| Coronado Wrasse | Perciformes | Marine | Symphodus cinereus |
| Cortez Angel | Perciformes | Marine | Pomacanthus zonipectus |
| Cortez Rainbow Wrasse | Perciformes | Marine | Thalassoma lucasanum |
| Corvina (California) | Perciformes | Marine (Eastern Pacific) | Menticirrhus undulatus |
| Cottonmouth Jack | Carangiformes | Saltwater (tropical Atlantic) | Uraspis secunda |
| Cottonmouth Sculpin | Scorpaeniformes | Eastern Pacific Ocean | Clinocottus analis |
| Cottonmouth Toadfish | Batrachoidiformes | Saltwater (Atlantic coast) | Opsanus tau |
| Couch's Goby | Gobiiformes | Marine (Northeastern Atlantic) | Gobius couchii |
| Cow Shark | Hexanchiformes | Saltwater (deep ocean) | Hexanchus griseus |
| Cowcod | Perciformes | Saltwater (Pacific coast) | Sebastes levis |
| Cowfish | Tetraodontiformes | Saltwater (coral reefs) | Lactoria cornuta |
| Cownose Ray | Myliobatiformes | Marine | Rhinoptera bonasus |
| Cownose Ray (not a fish) | Myliobatiformes | Saltwater (Atlantic) | Rhinoptera bonasus |
| Coypu (not a fish) | Rodentia | South America (invasive elsewhere) | Myocastor coypus |
| Crab Eater (Tripletail) | Perciformes | Marine | Lobotes surinamensis |
| Crabeater Seal (not a fish) | Pinnipedia | Marine | Lobodon carcinophaga |
| Cramer's Parrotfish | Perciformes | Indo-Pacific reefs | Scarus crameri |
| Creek Chub | Cypriniformes | Freshwater | Semotilus atromaculatus |
| Cremecolored Basslet | Perciformes | Marine | Liopropoma aberrans |
| Creole Wrasse | Perciformes | Marine | Clepticus parrae |
| Crescent Betta | Anabantiformes | Freshwater (Southeast Asia) | Betta imbellis |
| Crescent Grunt | Perciformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Pomadasys argenteus |
| Crescent Perch | Perciformes | Brackish/Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Therapon jarbua |
| Crescent Tail Grouper | Perciformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Epinephelus coioides |
| Crescent Wrasse | Labriformes | Saltwater (Indo-Pacific) | Thalassoma lunare |
| Crested Blenny | Blenniiformes | Saltwater (rocky shores) | Parablennius gattorugine |
| Crested Oarfish | Lampriformes | Saltwater (mesopelagic) | Lophotus forcepatus |
| Crested Oyster Goby | Gobiiformes | Brackish | Oxygaster oxycephalus |
| Crevalle Jack | Carangiformes | Marine (Atlantic Ocean) | Caranx hippos |
| Crevice Blenny | Blenniiformes | Saltwater (crevices) | Omobranchus punctatus |
| Crimson Jobfish | Perciformes | Indo-Pacific | Pristipomoides filamentosus |
| Crimson Snapper | Perciformes | Indo-Pacific | Lutjanus erythropterus |
| Croaker (Atlantic) | Perciformes | Marine (Western Atlantic) | Micropogonias undulatus |
| Croaker (Black Drum) | Perciformes | Saltwater (Atlantic coast) | Pogonias cromis |
| Croaker (King) | Perciformes | Marine | Menticirrhus saxatilis |
| Croaker (Spot) | Perciformes | Marine (Western Atlantic) | Leiostomus xanthurus |
| Croaker (Spotfin) | Perciformes | Eastern Pacific Ocean | Roncador stearnsii |
| Crocodile Fish | Scorpaeniformes | Indo-Pacific reefs | Cymbacephalus beauforti |
| Crocodile Flathead | Scorpaeniformes | Marine | Cociella crocodila |
| Crocodile Icefish | Perciformes | Marine | Chionodraco rastrospinosus |
| Crocodile Needlefish | Beloniformes | Marine | Strongylura crocodilus |
| Crocodilefish | Scorpaeniformes | Marine | Cymbacephalus beauforti |
| Crosshatch Triggerfish | Tetraodontiformes | Saltwater (deep reefs) | Xanthichthys mento |
| Crosshatch Triggerfish (Not the one in list) | Tetraodontiformes | Marine | Xanthichthys mento |
| Crucian Carp | Cypriniformes | European and Asian freshwater | Carassius carassius |
| Cryptic Carpetshark | Orectolobiformes | Marine | Orectolobus reticulatus |
| Cryptic Wrasse | Perciformes | Marine | Pteragogus cryptus |
| Crystal Goby | Gobiiformes | Saltwater (Mediterranean) | Crystallogobius linearis |
| Crystal Tetra | Characiformes | Freshwater (South America) | Hyalobrycon adonis |
| Cuban Cichlid | Cichliformes | Freshwater (Cuba) | Nandopsis tetracanthus |
| Cubera Snapper | Perciformes | Western Atlantic Ocean | Lutjanus cyanopterus |
| Cuckoo Wrasse | Labriformes | Saltwater (Northeastern Atlantic) | Labrus mixtus |
| Cultellus Orientalis | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Asia) | Cultellus orientalis |
| Current Loach | Cypriniformes | Freshwater (Southeast Asia) | Botia almorhae |
| Cusk | Gadiformes | Saltwater (cold northern oceans) | Brosme brosme |
| Cusk Eel | Ophidiiformes | Saltwater (deep ocean) | Brotula macrophthalma |
| Cusk Eel (Spotted) | Ophidiiformes | Marine | Ophidion robinsi |
| Cusk-eel | Ophidiiformes | Saltwater (temperate oceans) | Ophidion barbatum |
| Cusk-eel (Striped) | Ophidiiformes | Indo-Pacific | Ophisurus maculatus |
| Cutlassfish (Atlantic) | Scombriformes | Atlantic Ocean | Trichiurus lepturus |
| Cutlassfish (Pacific) | Scombriformes | Pacific Ocean | Trichiurus lepturus |
| Cutthroat Eel | Anguilliformes | Marine | Synaphobranchus kaupii |
| Cuttlefish (Sepia) | Sepiida | Marine (coastal) | Sepia officinalis |
| Cuviers Beaked Whale (not a fish) | Cetacea | Marine | Ziphius cavirostris |