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Pages in category "Fish of the Atlantic Ocean" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 503 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Atlantic spadefish are not of much commercial value. [3] Due to their reputation as strong fighters, they are popular game fish, especially during the summer months when they are most active. [8] [9] The Atlantic spadefish has become a popular target species for sportfishermen due to their abundance and the strong fight they have for their size ...
The Atlantic blue marlin (hereafter, blue marlin) feeds on a wide variety of organisms near the surface. It uses its bill to stun, injure, or kill while knifing through a school of fish or other prey, then returns to eat the injured or stunned fish. Marlin is a popular game fish. The relatively high fat content of its meat makes it commercially ...
Acadian redfish. The Acadian redfish (Sebastes fasciatus), also known as the Atlantic redfish, Acadian rockfish, or Labrador redfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Sebastinae, the rockfishes, part of the family Scorpaenidae. It is native to the deep waters of the northwestern Atlantic. [3][4][5]
List of marine game fish. This is a list of marine fish pursued by recreational anglers. African pompano. African threadfish. Archosargus probatocephalus. Arripis trutta. Atlantic Spanish mackerel. Australasian snapper.
List of freshwater game fish. This is a list of freshwater fish pursued by recreational anglers. Alligator gar. American paddlefish. Amur catfish. Amur pike. Arapaima. Arctic grayling. Asian arowana.
Big-game fish or blue water game fish are large pelagic saltwater fish such as tuna, tarpon, grouper and billfish (sailfish, marlin and swordfish). Occasionally other predatory fishes such as sharks, barracuda and dolphinfish are also pursued. Large powerful freshwater fish such as alligator gar, lake sturgeon and flathead catfish can also be ...
Róbalo or snook are world-renowned game fish of the family Centropomidae and genus Centropomus that are much sought after by fly-fishing enthusiasts and sportfishing charters. Six Atlantic and six Pacific Ocean species are currently recognized as scientifically valid. All are known to inhabit Central America and all are excellent gamefish.