{"id":21349,"date":"2025-03-19T11:27:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T10:27:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/deep-sea-fishing\/fischarten\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T20:18:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T18:18:12","slug":"fish-species","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-florida\/fish-species\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Fish Species \u2013 Snook, Redfish, Tarpon &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-mob uagb-block-4c2ec595 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-42bdc56f56b1c8f18965631220cafcb4 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:48px;letter-spacing:10px;text-transform:none\"><strong>FISHING IN FLORIDA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uagb-block-5c09895b alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-cool-to-warm-spectrum-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a8abcac44ef3dc93ec8595f0c246f04b wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);font-size:18px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:none\"><strong>FISHING IN FLORIDA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-ce6f1c07 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-mob uagb-layout-flex uagb-block-f09640b8\"><div id=\"tocer-1\" class=\"tocer\"><nav class=\"tocer-toc\"><header class=\"tocer-header\"><h2 class=\"tocer-title\">Inhalt<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<ul class=\"tocer-list tocer-adv tocer-sp-os-bf tocer-st-sym-sq tocer-lvl1\"><li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-2\">Popular fishing regions in Florida<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-3\">Saltwater fish species &#8211; coastal classics<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-4\">Freshwater fish species &#8211; Lakes, rivers &amp; canals<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-5\">Fish in both worlds &#8211; brackish water specialists<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"tocer-has-sub\"><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-6\">Small fish encyclopedia<\/a><\/div>\n<ul class=\"tocer-sublist tocer-lvl2\"><li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-7\">Black Grouper | Gamefish from the deep<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-8\">Blue Marlin | Florida\u2019s King of Game Fish<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-9\">Mullet | The silver schooling fish of coastal waters<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-10\">Red Snapper | Scarlet red and combative<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-11\">Sheepshead | Zebra stripes and sharp fins<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-12\">Snook | Divided dorsal fin and black lateral line<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-13\">Spanish Mackerel | How to recognize and catch them!<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-14\">The changing world of fish<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-15\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-638da98a default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fish species in Florida | Overview and how to fish them<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-661f8882 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fischarten-Florida.jpg ,https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fischarten-Florida.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fischarten-Florida.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Fischarten-Florida.jpg\" alt=\"Fischarten Florida\" class=\"uag-image-22466\" width=\"1000\" height=\"571\" title=\"Fischarten-Florida\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Florida&#8217;s waters are <strong>an angler&#8217;s paradise<\/strong> &#8211; from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/gulf-coast\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/golfkueste\/\">Gulf of Mexico<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/atlantic-coast\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2451\">Atlantic coast <\/a>and the countless lakes and rivers inland. The biodiversity is impressive, but it is changing noticeably. This is due to climate change with its hurricanes, red tides and other effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uag-hide-desktop uag-hide-tab uagb-block-46105bce\"><div id=\"tocer-2\" class=\"tocer\"><nav class=\"tocer-toc\"><header class=\"tocer-header\"><h2 class=\"tocer-title\">Inhalt<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<ul class=\"tocer-list tocer-adv tocer-sp-os-bf tocer-st-sym-sq tocer-lvl1\"><li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-2\">Spanish Mackerel &#8211; The most important facts in brief<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"tocer-has-sub\"><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-3\">Spanish Mackerel &#8211; Swarm fish fast and agile<\/a><\/div>\n<ul class=\"tocer-sublist tocer-lvl2\"><li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-4\">This is what she looks like<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"tocer-has-sub\"><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-5\">How do I catch a Spanish Mackerel?<\/a><\/div>\n<ul class=\"tocer-sublist tocer-lvl2\"><li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-6\">Experts in the video<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><div><a href=\"#tocer-heading-7\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Popular fishing regions in Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sunshine State offers an impressive variety of fishing grounds with many fish species &#8211; each region with its own character. In <strong>Southwest Florida<\/strong> around Cape Coral, Fort Myers Beach or Sanibel Island, you can expect extensive brackish water zones, mangroves and countless canals &#8211; perfect fishing opportunities for inshore fishing for snook, redfish or sheepshead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/keys\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/keys\/\"><strong>Florida Keys<\/strong><\/a> with Islamorada and Key West are a paradise for offshore fans of deep-sea fishing: Tarpon, bonefish and mahi-mahi can be found here, while the tropical charm provides a real sense of adventure. Inland, Lake Okeechobee is considered a freshwater mecca &#8211; particularly popular with bass anglers.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/panhandle\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/panhandle\/\"><strong>Panhandle<\/strong><\/a>the northwest of the state, you will find long sandy beaches, numerous piers and clear water &#8211; ideal for families and coastal anglers. And those looking for peace and quiet will find it in the Everglades: a real natural paradise and hotspot for fly fishing. You should have a fishing license with you wherever you go. Bait and fishing rods are definitely available in the Bass Pro Shop or the countless Baits and Tackle stores.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Southwest Florida anglers often target snook, redfish, and tarpon. Bag and size limits vary by region\u2014check the latest FWC guidelines before fishing.<br>A complete list with pictures, habitat, size, behavior and fishing tips is provided by the <a href=\"https:\/\/myfwc.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/myfwc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saltwater fish species &#8211; coastal classics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida&#8217;s <strong>coastal regions<\/strong> offer excellent conditions for saltwater anglers. Whether pier, inshore boat or offshore trip &#8211; these fish can often be found: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-da9f3219 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0\"><table><thead><tr><th>Firschart<\/th><th>in German<\/th><th>Typical place<\/th><th>Special feature<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Snook<\/strong><\/td><td>Snook (no German name)<\/td><td>Mangroves, brackish water<\/td><td>Fierce, popular food fish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Redfish<\/strong> (Red Drum)<\/td><td>Red drummer fish<\/td><td>Shallow water near the coast, bays<\/td><td>Easy to recognize by the black dot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tarpon<\/strong><\/td><td>Tarpon (no German name)<\/td><td>Coasts, estuaries<\/td><td>Very large, popular sport fish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sea Trout<\/strong><\/td><td>Sea trout<\/td><td>Seagrass meadows, lagoons<\/td><td>Easy to catch, good for beginners<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gouper  <\/strong><\/td><td>Grouper<\/td><td>Offshore reefs, wrecks<\/td><td>Popular on charter tours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Snapper<\/strong><\/td><td>Snapper (no German name)<\/td><td>Offshore reefs, wrecks<\/td><td>Popular on charter tours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mahi-Mahi <\/strong>(Dolphinfish)<\/td><td>Dolphinfish<\/td><td>Offshore (May-Oct season)<\/td><td>Colorful &amp; fast<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freshwater fish species &#8211; Lakes, rivers &amp; canals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida is also a top destination for anglers <strong>away from the coast<\/strong>. In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/everglades\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/everglades\/\">Everglades<\/a>, in Lake Okeechobee or in the countless canals of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/gulf-coast\/cape-coral\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/golfkueste\/cape-coral\/\">Cape Coral<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/gulf-coast\/fort-myers\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/golfkueste\/fort-myers\/\">Fort Myers<\/a> or Fort Lauderdale, for example, these fish are waiting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-bf476617 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0\"><table><thead><tr><th>Firschart<\/th><th>in German<\/th><th>Typical place<\/th><th>Special feature<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Largemouth Bass<\/strong><\/td><td>Trout perch<\/td><td>Lakes, rivers, canals<\/td><td>No. 1 sport fish in Florida<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bluegill \/ Sunfish<\/strong><\/td><td>Sunfish \/ bluefin perch<\/td><td>Smaller waters, close to the shore<\/td><td>Ideal for children &amp; beginners<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Peacock Bass<\/strong><\/td><td>Peacock bass<\/td><td>South Florida Canals<\/td><td>Introduced, tropical colored<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Catfish<\/strong><\/td><td>Catfish<\/td><td>Deeper water, often at night<\/td><td>Active in the dark, popular food fish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Crappie<\/strong><\/td><td>Black \/ white perch<\/td><td>Lakes and ponds<\/td><td>Frequently in spring<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bowfin<\/strong> (Mudfish)<\/td><td>Mudfish<\/td><td>Swamps, backwaters<\/td><td>Primeval-looking, tough, exciting drill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gar <\/strong>(Alligator Gar)<\/td><td>Alligator pike<\/td><td>Rivers, large lakes<\/td><td>Predatory fish with armored scales, rarely caught<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tilapia<\/strong><\/td><td>Cichlid fish (genus Tilapia)<\/td><td>Warm ponds &amp; canals<\/td><td>Imported, often as by-catch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Warmouth <\/strong>Bass<\/td><td>Warmouth (no German name)<\/td><td>Shallow, overgrown waters<\/td><td>Compact but aggressive<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fish in both worlds &#8211; brackish water specialists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some fish species thrive in <strong>fresh and salt water<\/strong> &#8211; especially in estuaries, mangrove zones and brackish waters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-34bea7b5 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\" style=\"margin-right:0;margin-left:0\"><table><thead><tr><th>Firschart<\/th><th>in German<\/th><th>Typical place<\/th><th>Special feature<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Snook<\/strong><\/td><td>Snook (no German name)<\/td><td>Mangroves, estuaries, coastal channels<\/td><td>Alternates between fresh &amp; salt water depending on the season<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tarpon<\/strong><\/td><td>Tarpon (no German name)<\/td><td>Mangroves, rivers<\/td><td>Young animals often grow up in fresh water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Black Drum<\/strong><\/td><td>Black drummer fish<\/td><td>Estuaries, shallow bays<\/td><td>Lives as a juvenile in brackish water, later migrates to the sea<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mullet  <\/strong><\/td><td>Mullet<\/td><td>Near the coast, canals<\/td><td>Widespread, often jumps out of the water<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sheepshead<\/strong><\/td><td>Sheepshead fish<\/td><td>Docks, bridges, brackish zones<\/td><td>Distinctive teeth, loves crabs &amp; mussels<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small fish encyclopedia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fish species in Florida are <strong>as diverse as the fishing methods<\/strong> &#8211; our overview shows you the fish species that await you when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-florida\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5856\">fishing <\/a>on the coast and offshore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-grid uagb-post-grid  uagb-post__image-position-top uagb-post__image-enabled uagb-block-290f18b8     uagb-post__items uagb-post__columns-2 is-grid uagb-post__columns-tablet-2 uagb-post__columns-mobile-1 uagb-post__equal-height\" data-total=\"1\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/black-grouper\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class=\"uagb-image-ratio-2-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Black-Grouper.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Black Grouper\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Black-Grouper.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Black-Grouper-340x165.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Black-Grouper-768x372.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/black-grouper\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Black Grouper | Gamefish from the deep<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe black grouper is a saltwater fish from the sawfish family and an excellent edible fish. It has an elongated, strong and cylindrical body. Its color varies from grey to&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/black-grouper\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/blue-marlin\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class=\"uagb-image-ratio-2-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Blue-Marlin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Blue Marlin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Blue-Marlin.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Blue-Marlin-340x162.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Blue-Marlin-768x366.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/blue-marlin\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Blue Marlin | Florida\u2019s King of Game Fish<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe large predatory fish Blue Marlin belongs to the billfish family and lives in the open seas of the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific. It rarely approaches the coasts. The Blue Marlin&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/blue-marlin\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/mullet\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class=\"uagb-image-ratio-2-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fischarten-Mullet.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Fish species Mullet\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fischarten-Mullet.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Fischarten-Mullet-340x157.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/mullet\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Mullet | The silver schooling fish of coastal waters<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tMullets are one of Florida&#8217;s best-known fish and are encountered by anglers, boaters and vacationers almost everywhere along the coast. Especially in canals, harbors, mangroves or on beaches, the silvery&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/mullet\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/red-snapper\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class=\"uagb-image-ratio-2-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Red-Snapper-Fischarten.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Red snapper\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Red-Snapper-Fischarten.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Red-Snapper-Fischarten-340x176.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Red-Snapper-Fischarten-768x397.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/red-snapper\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Red Snapper | Scarlet red and combative<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe red snapper &#8211; also known as the northern snapper &#8211; belongs to the large fish family of lutjanids, which are found in practically all subtropical seas such as the&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/red-snapper\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/sheepshead\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class=\"uagb-image-ratio-2-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Sheepshead.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Sheepshead\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Sheepshead.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Sheepshead-340x187.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Sheepshead-768x423.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/sheepshead\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Sheepshead | Zebra stripes and sharp fins<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Sheepshead is a species of bream and swims in the 20 to 28\u00b0C warm coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the western Atlantic, the Caribbean and Central and&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/sheepshead\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/snook\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class=\"uagb-image-ratio-2-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Snook.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Snook\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Snook.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Snook-340x131.jpg 340w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Snook-768x295.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/snook\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Snook | Divided dorsal fin and black lateral line<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe snook swims in the coastal waters of the east and west coasts of Florida, the coast of Texas and as far south as Brazil. It is primarily a saltwater&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/snook\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/spanish-mackerel\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\" class=\"uagb-image-ratio-2-3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Spanish-Mackerel.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Spanish Mackerel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Spanish-Mackerel.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Fischarten-Spanish-Mackerel-340x137.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"uagb-post__title uagb-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/spanish-mackerel\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Spanish Mackerel | How to recognize and catch them!<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post__excerpt'>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Spanish Mackerel is one of Florida&#8217;s most exciting inshore fish: fast, aggressive and often traveling in large schools. If you see birds circling over the water, small baitfish fleeing&#8230;\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-post__text uagb-post__cta wp-block-button\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link uagb-text-link\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.florida-scout.com\/en\/fishing-species\/spanish-mackerel\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\">Read More<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The changing world of fish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Climate change <\/strong>is noticeably altering Florida&#8217;s fish stocks. Warmer waters are shifting the distribution zones of many species northwards. Tropical species such as barracuda and mahi-mahi are now found much further north than they were 20 years ago.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Red tide<\/strong>, a toxic algal bloom, is occurring more frequently and more intensively as a result of rising sea temperatures. It not only kills large quantities of fish, but also disrupts entire ecosystems &#8211; and leads to fishing bans and tourism losses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hurricanes <\/strong>also affect fish stocks by changing coastal structures, spawning grounds and water quality. After a storm, it often takes months for stable stocks to regenerate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-81de5f7f alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-8716293a uagb-faq-icon-row-reverse uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.florida-scout.com\\\/en\\\/fishing-florida\\\/fish-species\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What types of fish are there in Florida?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Florida offers an impressive selection of fish species - <strong>both in saltwater and freshwater<\\\/strong>. In coastal waters swim species such as red snapper, snook, tarpon, grouper, barracuda and sharks, as well as many crustaceans such as lobster and shrimp. Florida's lakes and rivers are home to freshwater fish such as black bass, sunfish, Silurus glanis (catfish), Cyprinus carpio (carp) and even Esox lucius (pike). Many species reach considerable lengths of over one meter.     \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What shapes of fish are there?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Fish in Florida and around the world show different fish forms that have adapted to their habitat, their food and their hunting behavior. <strong>Shallow-backed swimmers<\\\/strong> such as sticklebacks often live in groups near the surface of the water. Species that live close to the bottom, such as catfish, prefer the bottom. Predatory fish such as barracudas have<strong> streamlined bodies<\\\/strong> and a powerful dorsal fin, while round fish such as mackerel reach high speeds thanks to their <strong>aerodynamic shape<\\\/strong>. The variety ranges from flattened bottom fish to elongated hunters.   \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the best fish to eat in Florida?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Many locals and visitors swear by <strong>red snapper<\\\/strong> as the best fish to eat in Florida. It impresses with its tender, white meat and mild taste. Snook, grouper and mahi-mahi are also popular with gourmets. Salmon is suitable for fans of strong fish, although this is mostly imported in Florida. Wild-caught species with clean scales, a natural diet and intact nature are generally considered to be of high quality.      \"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What types of fish are there?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"There are over 34,000 known fish species worldwide - they are among the <strong>most species-rich vertebrates<\\\/strong> of all. A basic distinction is made between freshwater fish (e.g. rivers, lakes) and marine fish (saltwater). Common species in Europe include:<br>- <strong>carp <\\\/strong>(Cyprinus carpio)<br>- <strong>pike <\\\/strong>(Esox lucius)<br>- <strong>catfish<\\\/strong> (Silurus glanis)<br> - <strong>stickleback <\\\/strong>(Gasterosteus aculeatus)<br>- <strong>zander, perch, trout, salmon<\\\/strong><br>Marine species include mackerel, herring, cod, tuna and tropical species such as snapper and grouper. Crustaceans such as shrimp and lobster are also coveted prey.<br>Fish differ greatly in body shape, lifestyle, diet and behavior. Some live at the bottom close to rocks or reefs, others move in large shoals through open waters. Many have conspicuous scales that protect them from predators. Their dorsal fin often serves to stabilize them when swimming.     \"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-09849af8 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">What types of fish are there in Florida?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Florida offers an impressive selection of fish species &#8211; <strong>both in saltwater and freshwater<\/strong>. In coastal waters swim species such as red snapper, snook, tarpon, grouper, barracuda and sharks, as well as many crustaceans such as lobster and shrimp. Florida&#8217;s lakes and rivers are home to freshwater fish such as black bass, sunfish, Silurus glanis (catfish), Cyprinus carpio (carp) and even Esox lucius (pike). Many species reach considerable lengths of over one meter.     <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-7fd88ac0 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">What shapes of fish are there?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Fish in Florida and around the world show different fish forms that have adapted to their habitat, their food and their hunting behavior. <strong>Shallow-backed swimmers<\/strong> such as sticklebacks often live in groups near the surface of the water. Species that live close to the bottom, such as catfish, prefer the bottom. Predatory fish such as barracudas have<strong> streamlined bodies<\/strong> and a powerful dorsal fin, while round fish such as mackerel reach high speeds thanks to their <strong>aerodynamic shape<\/strong>. The variety ranges from flattened bottom fish to elongated hunters.   <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-f67ca80b \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">What is the best fish to eat in Florida?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Many locals and visitors swear by <strong>red snapper<\/strong> as the best fish to eat in Florida. It impresses with its tender, white meat and mild taste. Snook, grouper and mahi-mahi are also popular with gourmets. Salmon is suitable for fans of strong fish, although this is mostly imported in Florida. Wild-caught species with clean scales, a natural diet and intact nature are generally considered to be of high quality.      <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-70f49da6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uagb-question\">What types of fish are there?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>There are over 34,000 known fish species worldwide &#8211; they are among the <strong>most species-rich vertebrates<\/strong> of all. 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