netfishing/docs/design/fish_catalog_proposal.csv

1	catalog_number	display_name	collection_group	water_type	spawn_area	day_rule	rain_rule	fog_rule	rarity	base_catch_weight	weight_min_lb	weight_max_lb	sell_value_min	sell_value_max	sell_value_curve	required_bait_tags	required_event_tags	forbidden_event_tags	logbook_fact	active_status
2	101	bowfin	Ancient freshwater fish	Fresh Water	pond	Night	Any	Required	Rare	0.28	1	20	13	30	0.85				bowfin can gulp air at the surface when warm backwaters run low on oxygen. a long dorsal fin ripples as they stalk prey.	inactive
3	102	lake sturgeon	Ancient freshwater fish	Fresh Water	lake	Night	Any	Any	Epic	0.09	10	180	36	82	0.8				lake sturgeon sweep the bottom with four sensitive barbels before extending a tube-like mouth to feed. they can live for decades.	inactive
4	103	longnose gar	Ancient freshwater fish	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.24	2	35	14	34	0.85				longnose gar wait near the surface before snapping sideways at passing fish. their narrow jaws carry rows of fine needle-like teeth.	inactive
5	104	paddlefish	Ancient freshwater fish	Fresh Water	river	Day	Required	Any	Epic	0.1	10	120	34	76	0.82				paddlefish cruise open rivers with their mouths wide, filtering tiny plankton from the water. the broad snout senses faint electrical signals.	inactive
6	105	shovelnose sturgeon	Ancient freshwater fish	Fresh Water	river	Night	Any	Any	Rare	0.22	1	8	12	25	0.9				shovelnose sturgeon hug flowing river bottoms and probe for insect larvae. a flattened snout helps them hold position in strong current.	inactive
7	106	spotted gar	Ancient freshwater fish	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Any	Required	Rare	0.2	1	15	13	29	0.88				spotted gar linger among vegetation where their mottled bodies break up their outline. they rise to gulp air as well as breathing through gills.	inactive
8	107	West African lungfish	Ancient freshwater fish	Fresh Water	pond	Night	Required	Any	Rare	0.3	1	10	12	28	0.86				west african lungfish breathe air with paired lungs. when floodplains dry, they seal themselves in a mud cocoon until water returns.	inactive
9	201	atlantic mudskipper	Brackish oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Required	Any	Uncommon	1	0.03	0.5	5	11	0.95				atlantic mudskippers use sturdy fins to hop and crawl across exposed mud. moist skin and mouth linings let them breathe out of water.	inactive
10	202	largescale foureyes	Brackish oddities	Fresh Water | Salt Water	river	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.32	0.05	1	10	23	0.95				largescale foureyes cruise with each eye divided across the waterline. one half watches above while the other scans below.	inactive
11	301	red mullet	Coastal bottom fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.9	0.1	3	5	11	0.92				red mullet comb sandy bottoms with two chin barbels that taste hidden prey. their foraging leaves winding trails in the sediment.	inactive
12	401	European plaice	Coastal flatfish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	1.8	0.2	10	4	10	0.9				european plaice lie flat on the seafloor with both eyes on the same side. orange spots help distinguish them from neighboring flatfish.	inactive
13	402	summer flounder	Coastal flatfish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.9	0.3	15	6	16	0.88				summer flounder bury themselves in sand with only their eyes exposed. a sudden burst carries them upward to seize passing prey.	inactive
14	403	winter flounder	Coastal flatfish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Forbidden	Any	Common	1.8	0.2	8	4	9	0.9				winter flounder favor cool bays and estuaries where they rest on muddy bottoms. their eyes sit on the right side of the body.	inactive
15	501	dugong	Coastal marine mammals	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Legendary	0.011	500	1100	72	165	0.77				dugongs graze seagrass meadows with a downturned, bristled snout. they are the only fully marine members of the sirenian family.	inactive
16	502	harbor seal	Coastal marine mammals	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Required	Legendary	0.018	120	370	60	140	0.79				harbor seals rest on rocky shores and sandbars between hunting trips. sensitive whiskers can trace the water trails left by moving fish.	inactive
17	503	sea otter	Coastal marine mammals	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Legendary	0.02	30	100	55	125	0.84				sea otters float on their backs while opening shellfish with stones. dense fur traps insulating air because they lack a thick blubber layer.	inactive
18	504	walrus	Coastal marine mammals	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Required	Legendary	0.012	800	3700	74	170	0.76				walruses sweep the seafloor for clams and other soft-bodied prey. long tusks help them haul onto ice and settle disputes.	inactive
19	505	West Indian manatee	Coastal marine mammals	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Legendary	0.012	440	1300	70	160	0.77				west indian manatees graze aquatic plants in warm coastal water and rivers. they surface regularly to breathe through nostrils atop the snout.	inactive
20	601	bay pipefish	Coastal oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.9	0.005	0.04	4	9	1				bay pipefish hide upright among seagrass, matching the blades with their slender bodies. males carry developing eggs in a brood pouch.	inactive
21	602	lined seahorse	Coastal oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Forbidden	Any	Rare	0.28	0.005	0.05	9	20	1				lined seahorses anchor to grass and coral with curling tails. the male broods eggs in a pouch and releases fully formed young.	inactive
22	603	monkfish	Coastal oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Rare	0.25	2	55	14	35	0.84				monkfish hide against the bottom and wave a fleshy lure above a cavernous mouth. a sudden gulp draws fish and crustaceans inward.	inactive
23	604	tripletail	Coastal oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Required	Rare	0.28	1	30	13	31	0.85				tripletail often drift sideways near floating debris, resembling a loose leaf. rounded rear fins create the three-tailed silhouette.	inactive
24	701	atlantic mackerel	Coastal pelagic fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	0.5	0.5	5	4	9	0.9				atlantic mackerel travel in fast schools across the north atlantic and feed on plankton and small schooling fish.	active
25	702	bluefish	Coastal pelagic fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.85	0.5	25	7	19	0.85				bluefish race in coordinated schools while pursuing smaller fish. sharp teeth and powerful jaws make their feeding bursts especially fierce.	inactive
26	703	cero mackerel	Coastal pelagic fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.35	1	15	7	15	0.9				cero mackerel are streamlined coastal hunters. sharp teeth help them slash through schools of smaller fish.	active
27	704	chub mackerel	Coastal pelagic fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	0.5	0.5	4	4	9	0.9				chub mackerel school near the surface and follow plankton blooms. their dark wavy bars help identify them at a glance.	active
28	705	crevalle jack	Coastal pelagic fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Required	Any	Uncommon	0.8	1	35	7	20	0.84				crevalle jacks patrol warm coasts in fast-moving schools. their deep bodies and forked tails deliver long, powerful runs.	inactive
29	706	king mackerel	Coastal pelagic fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.3	3	40	10	24	0.9				king mackerel are swift coastal predators. their pointed teeth and long body are built for sudden bursts of speed.	active
30	707	spanish mackerel	Coastal pelagic fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.35	1	15	8	18	0.9				spanish mackerel hunt in warm coastal waters and often travel in loose schools while chasing baitfish.	active
31	708	talang queenfish	Coastal pelagic fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.8	0.5	20	7	18	0.86				talang queenfish chase schooling prey near warm coasts and estuaries. hooked teeth and a deeply forked tail suit their rapid attacks.	inactive
32	801	American sand lance	Coastal schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	3	0.02	0.4	1	3	1				american sand lance dive headfirst into loose sand when danger approaches. immense schools carry energy from plankton to larger predators.	inactive
33	802	atlantic menhaden	Coastal schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	3	0.1	1.5	2	5	0.98				atlantic menhaden strain plankton from coastal water with fine gill rakers. dense schools feed whales, seabirds, and predatory fish.	inactive
34	803	black pomfret	Coastal schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.3	1	15	8	18	0.9				black pomfret have a deep, laterally compressed body that lets them maneuver neatly through open water.	active
35	804	chinese pomfret	Coastal schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.3	1	20	9	20	0.9				chinese pomfret are silvery schooling fish with a tall, flattened body and long sickle-shaped fins.	active
36	805	european anchovy	Coastal schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	0.5	0.05	0.25	2	4	0.9				european anchovies form dense schools and feed by filtering tiny plankton from coastal water.	active
37	806	European pilchard	Coastal schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	3.5	0.05	0.6	2	4	1				european pilchards form shimmering schools along atlantic and mediterranean coasts. they feed mainly on plankton near the surface.	inactive
38	807	golden pomfret	Coastal schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Rare	0.18	2	25	14	30	0.9				golden pomfret are warm-water swimmers whose golden sheen is most noticeable along the fins and flanks.	active
39	808	northern anchovy	Coastal schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	0.5	0.05	0.35	2	4	0.9				northern anchovies gather in huge schools along the pacific coast and filter plankton with their fine gill rakers.	active
40	809	Pacific sardine	Coastal schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	3.5	0.05	0.5	2	4	1				pacific sardines follow cool, productive water in enormous schools. their movements shift as currents and plankton supplies change.	inactive
41	810	white pomfret	Coastal schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	0.45	0.5	10	5	12	0.9				white pomfret gather over coastal grounds and use their compact, deep bodies to turn quickly while feeding.	active
42	901	blacktip shark	Coastal sharks	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Required	Any	Epic	0.1	15	150	32	75	0.8				blacktip sharks are named for the dark markings on their fins. they hunt schooling fish in warm shallows and sometimes leap clear of the water.	inactive
43	902	great hammerhead shark	Coastal sharks	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Legendary	0.035	50	1000	62	145	0.78				great hammerheads sweep their wide heads over the bottom while searching for rays. widely spaced senses help pinpoint hidden prey.	inactive
44	903	great white shark	Coastal sharks	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Legendary	0.025	100	1000	70	150	0.76				great white sharks conserve heat in their swimming muscles while crossing cool seas. rows of serrated teeth are replaced throughout life.	inactive
45	904	tiger shark	Coastal sharks	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Required	Any	Epic	0.06	50	1000	50	120	0.8				tiger sharks carry dark vertical bars that fade as they mature. broad jaws let them investigate an unusually varied range of prey.	inactive
46	905	whale shark	Coastal sharks	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Legendary	0.025	500	45000	70	160	0.76				whale sharks are enormous filter feeders covered in unique spot patterns. they cruise with open mouths to collect plankton and tiny fish.	inactive
47	1001	burbot	Cold freshwater fish	Fresh Water	lake	Night	Any	Required	Rare	0.24	0.5	18	12	28	0.86				burbot are the only freshwater members of the cod family. they become most active in cold darkness and may spawn beneath winter ice.	inactive
48	1002	cisco	Cold freshwater fish	Fresh Water	lake	Day	Any	Any	Common	2.2	0.1	3	3	7	0.95				cisco school in the cool open water of northern lakes. these slim relatives of salmon feed on plankton and become prey for larger fish.	inactive
49	1003	lake whitefish	Cold freshwater fish	Fresh Water	lake	Any	Any	Any	Common	1.5	0.5	12	4	11	0.9				lake whitefish browse deep, cold bottoms with small downward-pointing mouths. large schools move toward shallows to spawn in autumn.	inactive
50	1101	arctic char	Cold freshwater salmonids	Fresh Water | Salt Water	lake	Any	Forbidden	Any	Rare	0.3	1	25	14	32	0.86				arctic char thrive farther north than any other freshwater fish. some remain in lakes while others migrate between rivers and the sea.	inactive
51	1102	arctic grayling	Cold freshwater salmonids	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Forbidden	Uncommon	0.75	0.3	6	6	14	0.9				arctic grayling carry a tall, colorful dorsal fin like a sail. they feed on drifting insects in cold, clear rivers and lakes.	inactive
52	1103	brown trout	Cold freshwater salmonids	Fresh Water	river	Night	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.8	0.5	25	7	20	0.86				brown trout often shelter by day and hunt more freely after dark. adaptable populations occupy streams, lakes, and even coastal water.	inactive
53	1104	cutthroat trout	Cold freshwater salmonids	Fresh Water	river	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.4	0.25	10	5	12	0.9				cutthroat trout take their name from the red slash beneath the jaw. many populations rely on cold, well-oxygenated streams.	active
54	1105	golden trout	Cold freshwater salmonids	Fresh Water	lake	Any	Any	Any	Rare	0.2	0.2	3	8	16	0.9				golden trout evolved in clear, high-elevation california streams. their bright flanks stand out against rocky alpine water.	active
55	1106	rainbow trout	Cold freshwater salmonids	Fresh Water	river	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.45	0.5	20	5	11	0.9				rainbow trout are adaptable stream hunters. the pink lateral stripe is especially vivid when the fish is in breeding condition.	active
56	1201	atlantic wolffish	Cold reef fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Forbidden	Any	Rare	0.25	2	40	14	34	0.84				atlantic wolffish use heavy jaws and blunt teeth to crush shellfish and urchins. natural antifreeze proteins help them endure icy water.	inactive
57	1202	cusk	Cold reef fish	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.75	0.5	30	7	19	0.85				cusk move slowly across cold rocky bottoms, sheltering in cracks and caves. a single long fin runs around much of the rear body.	inactive
58	1203	spotted wolffish	Cold reef fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Required	Epic	0.11	3	50	26	60	0.84				spotted wolffish crush hard-shelled prey with broad molar-like teeth. their pale spots stand out against a dark cold-water body.	inactive
59	1301	atlantic herring	Cold schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	3	0.1	1.5	2	5	0.98				atlantic herring gather in immense schools that move between feeding and spawning grounds. they filter plankton with fine gill rakers.	inactive
60	1302	capelin	Cold schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Required	Uncommon	1	0.03	0.2	4	8	1				capelin are small polar fish that feed whales, seabirds, and larger fish. many schools roll onto beaches or shallows to release their eggs.	inactive
61	1303	European sprat	Cold schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	3.2	0.03	0.3	1	3	1				european sprat form compact schools in northern coastal seas. these tiny herring relatives feed on plankton near the surface.	inactive
62	1304	pacific herring	Cold schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Required	Any	Common	2.8	0.1	1.5	2	5	0.98				pacific herring return to coastal shallows to coat plants and rocks with eggs. their oily schools support entire marine food webs.	inactive
63	1401	Alaska pollock	Cold shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	2.5	0.3	8	3	8	0.92				alaska pollock form vast schools over cold northern shelves. they feed on plankton and fish while supporting many larger predators.	inactive
64	1402	atlantic cod	Cold shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	1.8	1	55	5	18	0.85				atlantic cod carry a pale lateral line and one chin barbel. they search cold seafloors for crustaceans, mollusks, and smaller fish.	inactive
65	1403	Atlantic pollock	Cold shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Uncommon	0.9	1	35	7	18	0.86				atlantic pollock are swift relatives of cod with dark backs and pale lateral lines. adults gather around rocky banks and wrecks.	inactive
66	1404	Dover sole	Cold shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.8	0.2	8	6	14	0.9				dover sole glide over deep muddy bottoms of the eastern pacific. both eyes migrate to the right side as the young fish becomes flat.	inactive
67	1405	haddock	Cold shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	2	0.5	20	4	11	0.9				haddock are recognized by a dark shoulder mark and black lateral line. schools forage over cold seafloors for small bottom animals.	inactive
68	1406	pacific cod	Cold shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	1.8	1	45	5	17	0.85				pacific cod use a chin barbel to investigate cold shelf bottoms. seasonal schools follow prey between deeper water and coastal spawning grounds.	inactive
69	1407	pacific hake	Cold shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Common	1.7	0.3	8	3	9	0.92				pacific hake rise from deep water at night to feed on krill and fish. large schools migrate along the west coast with changing seasons.	inactive
70	1408	silver hake	Cold shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Common	1.7	0.2	5	3	8	0.92				silver hake hunt fish and crustaceans over sandy atlantic shelves. they move upward after dark and return toward the bottom by day.	inactive
71	1501	chambered nautilus	Cuttlefish and nautiluses	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Legendary	0.05	0.5	3	34	76	0.92				chambered nautiluses regulate buoyancy with gas-filled shell chambers. dozens of small tentacles feel for food in dark reef slopes.	inactive
72	1502	common cuttlefish	Cuttlefish and nautiluses	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.55	0.2	12	7	17	0.9				common cuttlefish flash changing colors and patterns through specialized skin cells. an internal cuttlebone controls buoyancy.	inactive
73	1503	flamboyant cuttlefish	Cuttlefish and nautiluses	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Required	Any	Epic	0.1	0.05	0.4	26	58	0.96				flamboyant cuttlefish walk along the seafloor on their arms and fins. vivid displays warn predators of potent toxins.	inactive
74	1601	blueline tilefish	Deep shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.7	1	20	7	18	0.86				blueline tilefish shelter in burrows and rocky openings along deep shelves. a narrow blue stripe traces the edge of the dorsal fin.	inactive
75	1602	golden tilefish	Deep shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.22	2	50	15	37	0.84				golden tilefish excavate burrows in soft clay along deep ocean slopes. their bright yellow spots contrast with blue-green backs.	inactive
76	1603	Pacific ocean perch	Deep shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.8	0.3	12	7	17	0.88				pacific ocean perch hover around deep rocky reefs in the north pacific. these slow-growing fish give birth to live young.	inactive
77	1604	Patagonian toothfish	Deep shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Epic	0.09	10	220	32	78	0.8				patagonian toothfish patrol cold, deep southern water with large canine teeth. natural antifreeze proteins protect their blood from freezing.	inactive
78	1605	sablefish	Deep shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Rare	0.22	2	40	15	36	0.84				sablefish roam deep north pacific slopes and can live for many decades. soft dark bodies conceal rich, oil-filled flesh.	inactive
79	1606	wreckfish	Deep shelf fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Required	Epic	0.1	10	180	31	76	0.8				wreckfish gather around caves, ledges, and shipwrecks in deep water. powerful jaws let them ambush fish and large crustaceans.	inactive
80	1701	giant oarfish	Deep-sea legends	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Legendary	0.035	20	600	60	140	0.78				giant oarfish drift vertically through deep open water, rowing with a crimson dorsal fin. their ribbon-like bodies can reach remarkable lengths.	inactive
81	1702	West Indian Ocean coelacanth	Deep-sea legends	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Legendary	0.03	20	200	65	145	0.8				west indian ocean coelacanths shelter in deep volcanic caves by day. fleshy lobed fins move in an alternating, limb-like rhythm.	inactive
82	1801	black seadevil	Deep-sea oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Legendary	0.05	0.1	2	48	105	0.92				black seadevils lure prey with a glowing organ suspended above the mouth. tiny males permanently attach to much larger females.	inactive
83	1802	common fangtooth	Deep-sea oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Epic	0.1	0.05	0.5	25	56	0.96				common fangtooths carry outsized teeth that fit into pockets in the roof of the mouth. they migrate upward from deep water after dark.	inactive
84	1803	gulper eel	Deep-sea oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Legendary	0.04	0.5	18	44	92	0.86				gulper eels unfold enormous mouths to engulf prey in the deep sea. a whip-like tail ends in a small light-producing organ.	inactive
85	1804	Pacific barreleye	Deep-sea oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Legendary	0.045	0.2	2.5	42	88	0.9				pacific barreleyes peer upward through transparent shields covering the head. tubular eyes rotate forward when the fish turns to feed.	inactive
86	1805	smooth-head blobfish	Deep-sea oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Legendary	0.04	0.5	5	42	90	0.86				smooth-head blobfish rest on deep slopes where pressure supports their soft bodies. they conserve energy by waiting for edible matter nearby.	inactive
87	1806	spotted lanternfish	Deep-sea oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Rare	0.24	0.05	0.5	14	30	0.95				spotted lanternfish carry rows of light-producing organs along their bodies. immense schools rise toward the surface each night.	inactive
88	1901	crown-of-thorns sea star	Echinoderms	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Required	Any	Epic	0.1	0.5	7	23	52	0.91				crown-of-thorns sea stars crawl over reefs and digest coral tissue outside the body. venomous spines discourage many predators.	inactive
89	1902	giant California sea cucumber	Echinoderms	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Rare	0.24	0.5	5	13	29	0.93				giant california sea cucumbers sweep organic particles from the seafloor with branching tentacles. soft tube feet anchor their long bodies.	inactive
90	1903	purple sea urchin	Echinoderms	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.75	0.05	1	5	12	0.96				purple sea urchins scrape algae from rocks with a five-toothed feeding structure. dense groups can clear kelp from entire reefs.	inactive
91	1904	sand dollar	Echinoderms	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Uncommon	0.8	0.01	0.2	4	10	0.98				sand dollars burrow just beneath sandy seafloors and filter tiny food particles. the familiar star pattern marks their five-part body plan.	inactive
92	1905	sunflower sea star	Echinoderms	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Required	Rare	0.25	0.5	13	14	32	0.89				sunflower sea stars move quickly on thousands of tube feet and may carry many arms. they hunt urchins, clams, and other bottom animals.	inactive
93	2001	axolotl	Freshwater amphibians	Fresh Water	lake	Night	Any	Required	Legendary	0.04	0.1	0.7	36	78	0.96				axolotls remain aquatic and keep feathery external gills throughout adulthood. lost limbs and parts of several organs can regenerate.	inactive
94	2002	hellbender	Freshwater amphibians	Fresh Water	river	Night	Required	Any	Epic	0.1	0.5	5.5	24	54	0.91				hellbenders hide beneath large rocks in cool, clean rivers. folds of loose skin absorb oxygen while the flattened body grips the current.	inactive
95	2101	guppy	Freshwater aquarium fish	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Any	Any	Common	1.5	0.01	0.15	2	5	0.98				guppies are livebearers whose young arrive ready to swim. males display bright colors while females often favor larger, less flashy bodies.	inactive
96	2102	neon tetra	Freshwater aquarium fish	Fresh Water	pond	Night	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.9	0.01	0.08	4	8	0.98				neon tetras school through shaded forest streams. an iridescent blue stripe remains visible in the dim, tannin-stained water.	inactive
97	2103	zebrafish	Freshwater aquarium fish	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Any	Any	Common	1.35	0.01	0.12	2	5	0.98				zebrafish carry horizontal blue stripes from gill to tail. hardy schools thrive in shallow streams, flooded fields, and quiet pools.	inactive
98	2201	largemouth bass	Freshwater bass	Fresh Water	pond	Any	Any	Any	Common	2.5	0.5	18	4	12	0.9				largemouth bass wait among weeds and timber before lunging at prey. the upper jaw extends beyond the eye when the mouth is closed.	inactive
99	2202	smallmouth bass	Freshwater bass	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	1.2	0.5	12	6	15	0.9				smallmouth bass favor clear water with rock and moving current. bronze flanks and dark vertical bars distinguish them from largemouth bass.	inactive
100	2301	bigmouth buffalo	Freshwater bottom fish	Fresh Water	river	Any	Any	Required	Epic	0.12	8	80	28	63	0.82				bigmouth buffalo filter plankton with fine gill rakers instead of rooting for prey. some individuals survive for more than a century.	inactive
101	2302	golden redhorse	Freshwater bottom fish	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.9	0.5	8	6	14	0.9				golden redhorses probe flowing river bottoms with fleshy, downward-facing mouths. coppery scales and reddish fins give them a warm glow.	inactive
102	2303	quillback	Freshwater bottom fish	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.8	0.5	15	6	16	0.88				quillbacks carry a long first dorsal ray that rises like a quill. small mouths gather insect larvae and other food from river and lake bottoms.	inactive
103	2304	smallmouth buffalo	Freshwater bottom fish	Fresh Water	river	Any	Any	Any	Rare	0.3	3	45	14	34	0.84				smallmouth buffalo use thick lips to graze bottom-dwelling food in warm rivers. their deep, heavy bodies form a pronounced arch behind the head.	inactive
104	2305	white sucker	Freshwater bottom fish	Fresh Water	river	Any	Any	Any	Common	2	0.3	8	3	8	0.9				white suckers vacuum insects and organic matter from cool freshwater bottoms. spring runs carry large groups into shallow streams.	inactive
105	2401	black bullhead	Freshwater catfish	Fresh Water	pond	Night	Any	Any	Uncommon	1	0.3	6	5	11	0.92				black bullheads tolerate warm, cloudy water with little oxygen. stout spines protect the dorsal and pectoral fins from predators.	inactive
106	2402	blue catfish	Freshwater catfish	Fresh Water	river	Night	Any	Any	Uncommon	1.25	3	12	6	9	0.9				a deep fork in the tail inspired the blue catfish's scientific name. it rests deep by daylight and becomes more active after dark.	active
107	2403	brown bullhead	Freshwater catfish	Fresh Water	pond	Night	Any	Any	Common	2.3	0.2	4	3	7	0.95				brown bullheads search muddy bottoms with eight sensitive barbels. males guard nests and herd newly hatched young in a dark moving ball.	inactive
108	2404	channel catfish	Freshwater catfish	Fresh Water	pond	Night	Any	Any	Common	2	1.5	7	4	7	1				a channel catfish can taste through skin all over its body, especially near its gills and whiskers. the male watches the eggs.	active
109	2405	flathead catfish	Freshwater catfish	Fresh Water	river	Night	Any	Any	Uncommon	1	3	14	7	10	0.9				flatheads favor hideouts made by logs, rocks, ledges, and other underwater structure. as they grow, fish dominate their menu.	active
110	2406	tadpole madtom	Freshwater catfish	Fresh Water	river	Night	Any	Any	Rare	0.35	0.02	0.15	8	16	0.95				tadpole madtoms are tiny nocturnal catfish that shelter beneath vegetation and debris. venomous fin spines discourage larger predators.	inactive
111	2407	white catfish	Freshwater catfish	Fresh Water	pond	Night	Any	Any	Common	2	1	5	4	6	1				white catfish began along the atlantic coast between new york and florida. people later carried them far beyond that home range.	active
112	2408	yellow bullhead	Freshwater catfish	Fresh Water	pond	Night	Required	Any	Common	2	0.2	3.5	3	7	0.95				yellow bullheads use pale chin barbels to distinguish food in murky shallows. both parents may guard the nest and schooling young.	inactive
113	2501	common barbel	Freshwater coarse fish	Fresh Water	river	Night	Required	Any	Rare	0.28	1	25	13	31	0.85				common barbels hold close to fast river bottoms with streamlined bodies and broad fins. four mouth barbels locate food among stones.	inactive
114	2502	common bream	Freshwater coarse fish	Fresh Water	lake	Any	Any	Any	Common	1.8	0.3	15	4	12	0.88				common bream gather in slow rivers and lakes with silvery, deep-sided bodies. protruding mouths sift insect larvae from soft bottoms.	inactive
115	2503	common carp	Freshwater coarse fish	Fresh Water	pond	Any	Any	Any	Rare	1.5	3	18	10	10	0.85				whisker-like barbels help a common carp investigate the bottom. nosing through sediment can cloud the water and loosen plants.	active
116	2504	common roach	Freshwater coarse fish	Fresh Water	pond	Any	Any	Any	Common	2.8	0.1	4	2	6	0.95				common roach thrive in many lakes and rivers, often schooling near vegetation. red fins and a red-orange eye brighten their silver bodies.	inactive
117	2505	european chub	Freshwater coarse fish	Fresh Water	river	Any	Any	Any	Common	0.55	0.2	6	2	4	0.9				european chub are adaptable river fish. adults often patrol shallows and feed on insects, small fish, and fruit.	active
118	2506	fallfish	Freshwater coarse fish	Fresh Water	river	Day	Required	Any	Uncommon	0.9	0.2	3.5	5	10	0.92				fallfish are large minnows that build broad stone nests in flowing water. other stream fish often reuse the gravel mounds for spawning.	inactive
119	2507	ide	Freshwater coarse fish	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.8	0.3	9	6	14	0.9				ide move between rivers, lakes, and brackish coastal water in loose schools. adults eat insects, crustaceans, plants, and small fish.	inactive
120	2508	rudd	Freshwater coarse fish	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Any	Any	Common	2.4	0.1	4.5	3	7	0.95				rudd feed near the surface with an upturned mouth and red fins. golden-green bodies disappear easily among warm, weedy shallows.	inactive
121	2509	tench	Freshwater coarse fish	Fresh Water	pond	Night	Any	Required	Uncommon	0.75	0.5	12	7	17	0.88				tench browse quiet, muddy bottoms with two small mouth barbels. a thick coat of slime protects their olive-green scales.	inactive
122	2601	red swamp crayfish	Freshwater crustaceans	Fresh Water	pond	Night	Required	Any	Common	1.1	0.03	0.25	3	7	0.98				red swamp crayfish burrow into wet ground when water recedes. adaptable populations feed on plants, carrion, and small aquatic animals.	inactive
123	2701	alligator gar	Freshwater giants	Fresh Water	river	Night	Any	Any	Legendary	0.055	20	300	55	125	0.8				alligator gar combine a broad tooth-filled snout with heavy armor-like scales. a vascular swim bladder lets them breathe air at the surface.	inactive
124	2702	arapaima	Freshwater giants	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Any	Legendary	0.04	40	400	60	140	0.78				arapaima must surface frequently to gulp air through a specialized swim bladder. large armored scales protect their long river-going bodies.	inactive
125	2703	goliath tigerfish	Freshwater giants	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Any	Legendary	0.035	20	150	58	132	0.8				goliath tigerfish patrol powerful african rivers with interlocking dagger-like teeth. a muscular forked tail drives sudden attacks.	inactive
126	2704	muskellunge	Freshwater giants	Fresh Water	lake	Day	Any	Required	Epic	0.11	8	60	32	72	0.82				muskellunge wait motionless among weeds before exploding toward prey. pale bodies carry bars or spots that fade into broken underwater light.	inactive
127	2801	common shiner	Freshwater minnows	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Any	Common	4	0.03	0.3	1	3	1				common shiners flash silver in clear streams and small rivers. breeding males develop rosy fins and a blue-violet sheen.	inactive
128	2802	creek chub	Freshwater minnows	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Any	Common	3.2	0.05	0.8	2	4	1				creek chubs gather around pools and undercut banks in small streams. males build gravel ridges where several fish may spawn.	inactive
129	2803	emerald shiner	Freshwater minnows	Fresh Water	lake	Any	Any	Any	Common	3.5	0.03	0.25	1	3	1				emerald shiners form bright surface schools in large lakes and rivers. slender bodies feed on plankton and drifting insects.	inactive
130	2804	fathead minnow	Freshwater minnows	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Any	Any	Common	4.5	0.02	0.2	1	2	1				fathead minnows tolerate warm, muddy ponds where many fish struggle. males guard eggs laid beneath rocks, logs, and other cover.	inactive
131	2805	flame chub	Freshwater minnows	Fresh Water	river	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.4	0.05	0.15	3	6	0.9				flame chubs prefer cool, clear streams. their bright breeding colors make a small fish easy to spot in spring water.	active
132	2806	golden shiner	Freshwater minnows	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Any	Any	Common	3.8	0.05	1	2	4	1				golden shiners school around dense vegetation in warm water. an upturned mouth takes insects and plankton from near the surface.	inactive
133	2807	lake chub	Freshwater minnows	Fresh Water	lake	Any	Any	Any	Common	0.55	0.05	0.5	2	4	0.9				lake chubs school in cold northern water and use their small mouths to pick insects and other tiny prey from the current.	active
134	2901	electric eel	Freshwater oddities	Fresh Water	river	Night	Required	Any	Epic	0.1	1	44	25	60	0.82				electric eels navigate and hunt with electrical pulses produced along most of the body. they must surface regularly to breathe air.	inactive
135	2902	freshwater drum	Freshwater oddities	Fresh Water	river	Night	Required	Any	Uncommon	0.7	1	35	7	20	0.85				freshwater drum crush snails and mussels with powerful throat teeth. muscles vibrating against the swim bladder produce a low drumming sound.	inactive
136	2903	goldeye	Freshwater oddities	Fresh Water	river	Night	Any	Required	Rare	0.3	0.3	6	12	25	0.9				goldeye patrol turbid rivers with large light-sensitive eyes and a toothed tongue. they rise toward the surface to hunt insects and small fish.	inactive
137	2904	mooneye	Freshwater oddities	Fresh Water	river	Night	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.85	0.2	4	5	11	0.92				mooneyes flash silver in clear rivers and lakes while feeding near the surface. their large eyes suit evening hunts for insects and small fish.	inactive
138	2905	weather loach	Freshwater oddities	Fresh Water	pond	Any	Required	Any	Uncommon	0.85	0.05	0.7	5	11	0.95				weather loaches gulp air and pass it through the intestine when oxygen runs low. restless activity often increases as air pressure falls.	inactive
139	3001	bubble-eye goldfish	Freshwater ornamental	Fresh Water	pond	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.35	0.1	0.35	3	7	0.9				bubble-eye goldfish have delicate fluid-filled sacs beneath their eyes, making careful handling especially important.	active
140	3002	goldfish	Freshwater ornamental	Fresh Water	pond	Any	Any	Any	Common	0.5	0.1	4	1	3	0.9				goldfish can tolerate a surprisingly wide range of conditions. their wild relatives often live in slow, weedy water.	active
141	3003	koi	Freshwater ornamental	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.28	0.5	35	14	34	0.87				koi are colorful domesticated forms of common carp selected over many generations. each fish carries a distinctive arrangement of patches and scales.	inactive
142	3101	black crappie	Freshwater panfish	Fresh Water	pond	Any	Any	Required	Uncommon	1	0.2	4	5	11	0.9				black crappie gather around submerged wood and vegetation in clear water. irregular dark speckles scatter across their deep silver bodies.	inactive
143	3102	bluegill	Freshwater panfish	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Any	Any	Common	10	0.3	2	3	3	1				bluegill fathers sweep shallow bowls into the bottom for nests, then stand guard. whole neighborhoods of nests can crowd together.	active
144	3103	green sunfish	Freshwater panfish	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Any	Any	Common	3.2	0.1	1.5	2	5	1				green sunfish tolerate small, warm, cloudy pools better than many relatives. a large mouth lets them tackle insects, crayfish, and fish.	inactive
145	3104	pumpkinseed	Freshwater panfish	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Any	Any	Common	3	0.1	1.3	2	5	1				pumpkinseeds use compact teeth to crush snails and other hard prey. blue facial lines and an orange gill spot brighten their round bodies.	inactive
146	3105	redear sunfish	Freshwater panfish	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	1.1	0.2	3	4	9	0.95				redear sunfish specialize in snails, crushing shells with strong throat teeth. a red or orange margin marks the dark flap behind the gill.	inactive
147	3106	warmouth	Freshwater panfish	Fresh Water	pond	Night	Required	Any	Uncommon	0.8	0.2	2	5	10	0.95				warmouth hide in weeds, roots, and murky backwaters before ambushing prey. red eyes and dark cheek stripes frame a notably large mouth.	inactive
148	3107	white crappie	Freshwater panfish	Fresh Water	lake	Night	Any	Any	Common	1.7	0.2	4.5	4	9	0.9				white crappie favor warm, cloudy water and gather around structure. vertical bars cross their silver sides instead of scattered speckles.	inactive
149	3201	yellow perch	Freshwater perch	Fresh Water	lake	Day	Any	Any	Common	2.2	0.2	4	3	8	0.9				yellow perch travel in schools through cool lakes and slow rivers. dark vertical bars and orange lower fins make them easy to recognize.	inactive
150	3301	chain pickerel	Freshwater predators	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Required	Any	Uncommon	0.8	0.5	9	6	15	0.9				chain pickerel hover among vegetation before darting at fish and frogs. a chain-like pattern breaks up their green flanks.	inactive
151	3302	grass pickerel	Freshwater predators	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Any	Any	Common	2.1	0.1	1.5	2	6	0.95				grass pickerel remain small enough to hunt in narrow, weedy creeks and marshes. dark bars camouflage their slim bodies among stems.	inactive
152	3303	northern pike	Freshwater predators	Fresh Water	lake	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.75	1	30	8	24	0.85				northern pike are solitary ambush hunters built for sudden acceleration. pale bean-shaped spots cover their long green bodies.	inactive
153	3304	sauger	Freshwater predators	Fresh Water	river	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.35	0.5	8	6	12	0.9				sauger favor turbid rivers and reservoirs. their mottled backs blend into the dim, shifting light near the bottom.	active
154	3305	saugeye	Freshwater predators	Fresh Water	lake	Any	Any	Any	Rare	0.2	0.5	12	9	18	0.9				saugeye are a fertile hybrid of sauger and walleye. they combine traits from both parent species and often grow quickly.	active
155	3306	walleye	Freshwater predators	Fresh Water	lake	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.4	0.5	15	7	15	0.9				walleye have light-sensitive eyes that help them hunt in murky water and around dusk. their reflective layer gives the eyes a pale glow.	active
156	3401	round goby	Freshwater small fish	Fresh Water	lake	Any	Any	Any	Common	8	0.1	0.6	2	3	1				round gobies use fused pelvic fins like a suction cup to hold onto rocks. they are small fish with a famously large appetite.	active
157	3501	crystal jelly	Jellies	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.24	0.05	4	15	34	0.93				crystal jellies are nearly transparent except for glowing points around the bell. their green fluorescent protein transformed biological research.	inactive
158	3502	lion's mane jelly	Jellies	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Epic	0.11	1	200	24	58	0.82				lion's mane jellies trail dense curtains of tentacles through cold seas. the bell darkens from yellow to deep red as the animal grows.	inactive
159	3503	moon jelly	Jellies	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.7	0.05	5	6	14	0.94				moon jellies pulse gently with four horseshoe-shaped organs visible through the bell. short tentacles sweep plankton toward the mouth.	inactive
160	3504	Pacific sea nettle	Jellies	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.28	0.2	12	14	32	0.9				pacific sea nettles carry rust-colored stripes across pale bells. long tentacles and frilled mouth arms capture plankton and small fish.	inactive
161	3505	sea wasp	Jellies	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Required	Any	Legendary	0.035	0.2	6	42	90	0.9				sea wasps have box-shaped bells and clusters of eyes along the lower edge. their long tentacles deliver exceptionally potent venom.	inactive
162	3601	African pompano	Large coastal predators	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Rare	0.26	2	50	14	35	0.84				african pompano develop long streaming fin rays while young. adults become deep-bodied silver hunters around reefs and offshore structure.	inactive
163	3602	cobia	Large coastal predators	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.24	5	80	15	40	0.82				cobia often follow sharks, rays, and floating structures in warm seas. a broad dark stripe runs along their long, powerful bodies.	inactive
164	3603	giant trevally	Large coastal predators	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Epic	0.1	10	150	32	78	0.8				giant trevally hunt reef edges with bursts of speed and force. large individuals sometimes charge prey from surf and shallow lagoons.	inactive
165	3604	greater amberjack	Large coastal predators	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Rare	0.25	5	90	15	42	0.82				greater amberjacks circle reefs, wrecks, and offshore platforms. a dark stripe crosses the eye of their sturdy torpedo-shaped bodies.	inactive
166	3605	lesser amberjack	Large coastal predators	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.75	1	20	7	18	0.86				lesser amberjacks school around deep reefs and floating objects. an enlarged eye suits their preference for dimmer water.	inactive
167	3701	atlantic halibut	Large flatfish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Epic	0.1	10	300	32	82	0.8				atlantic halibut are immense right-eyed flatfish of cold northern seas. adults ambush fish and squid from deep rocky or sandy bottoms.	inactive
168	3702	pacific halibut	Large flatfish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Epic	0.1	10	350	34	86	0.8				pacific halibut lie camouflaged on cold continental shelves. powerful flat bodies can travel long distances between feeding and spawning grounds.	inactive
169	3703	turbot	Large flatfish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Required	Rare	0.24	1	35	14	34	0.85				turbot have broad, nearly circular bodies covered with bony bumps instead of scales. they bury into sand before ambushing fish and crustaceans.	inactive
170	3801	American lobster	Lobsters and shrimp	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Rare	0.28	0.5	44	16	42	0.86				american lobsters shelter in rocky crevices and emerge to forage along the bottom. one claw crushes while the other cuts and grips.	inactive
171	3802	Antarctic krill	Lobsters and shrimp	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Rare	0.3	0.001	0.01	10	22	0.99				antarctic krill form enormous swarms beneath southern seas and ice. these small crustaceans feed whales, seals, penguins, and fish.	inactive
172	3803	Caribbean spiny lobster	Lobsters and shrimp	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.25	0.5	26	15	38	0.87				caribbean spiny lobsters rely on long antennae and a thorny shell instead of large claws. groups march together across the seafloor.	inactive
173	3804	peacock mantis shrimp	Lobsters and shrimp	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Required	Any	Epic	0.1	0.05	0.4	22	50	0.96				peacock mantis shrimp strike hard-shelled prey with club-like limbs. complex eyes move independently and detect colors beyond human vision.	inactive
174	3805	skunk cleaner shrimp	Lobsters and shrimp	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Uncommon	0.75	0.01	0.15	5	11	0.98				skunk cleaner shrimp advertise at reef cleaning stations with bright white antennae. visiting fish pause while parasites are picked away.	inactive
175	3901	Atlantic ghost crab	Marine crabs	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.28	0.02	0.5	11	24	0.97				atlantic ghost crabs dash across beaches on long pale legs and retreat into deep burrows. raised eyes scan nearly every direction.	inactive
176	3902	blue crab	Marine crabs	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	1.15	0.1	1.1	3	8	0.95				blue crabs swim with flattened rear legs shaped like paddles. bright blue claws and an olive shell conceal a quick, defensive temperament.	inactive
177	3903	Dungeness crab	Marine crabs	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Required	Uncommon	0.65	0.5	3	6	14	0.92				dungeness crabs bury beneath sand with only their eyes and antennae exposed. broad toothed shells protect them along cool pacific coasts.	inactive
178	3904	Japanese spider crab	Marine crabs	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Legendary	0.045	5	44	38	88	0.84				japanese spider crabs carry the longest leg span of any living arthropod. adults roam deep seafloors around japan.	inactive
179	3905	red king crab	Marine crabs	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Epic	0.11	2	24	24	58	0.85				red king crabs stride over cold northern bottoms on long armored legs. despite the name, they are closer to hermit crabs than true crabs.	inactive
180	4001	american eel	Migratory eels	Fresh Water | Salt Water	river	Night	Required	Any	Rare	0.25	0.3	8	12	27	0.88				american eels hatch far out in the sargasso sea before entering freshwater rivers. adults later reverse the journey to spawn once.	inactive
181	4002	european eel	Migratory eels	Fresh Water | Salt Water	river	Night	Any	Required	Rare	0.2	0.3	10	13	30	0.88				european eels cross the atlantic as transparent larvae before entering rivers and lakes. mature silver eels return to sea to reproduce.	inactive
182	4101	rainbow smelt	Migratory forage fish	Fresh Water | Salt Water	lake	Night	Any	Any	Common	2.5	0.05	0.8	2	5	1				rainbow smelt move between coastal water and rivers, though some remain landlocked. cucumber-like aromas cling to freshly caught fish.	inactive
183	4201	eulachon	Ocean-run forage fish	Fresh Water | Salt Water	river	Night	Required	Any	Uncommon	0.9	0.05	0.5	4	9	0.98				eulachon return from the pacific to spawn in coastal rivers. their oil-rich bodies once served as candles when dried and fitted with wicks.	inactive
184	4301	white sturgeon	Ocean-run giants	Fresh Water | Salt Water	river	Night	Any	Any	Legendary	0.045	20	500	58	135	0.78				white sturgeon are the largest freshwater fish in north america. armored plates line bodies built for long lives in rivers and estuaries.	inactive
185	4401	atlantic salmon	Ocean-run salmon	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Epic	0.65	8	40	20	42	0.85				atlantic salmon can return from the ocean to the river where they hatched. unlike many salmon, some survive to make the trip again.	active
186	4402	chum salmon	Ocean-run salmon	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	2.5	6	25	10	22	0.9				chum salmon travel immense distances and develop striking bars when they return to fresh water to spawn.	active
187	4403	coho salmon	Ocean-run salmon	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Rare	1.4	5	30	14	28	0.88				coho salmon are agile hunters known for powerful leaps. young coho may spend more than a year growing in streams.	active
188	4404	pink salmon	Ocean-run salmon	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	3	3	12	8	15	0.92				pink salmon usually follow a strict two-year life cycle. spawning males develop the hump that inspired their nickname.	active
189	4405	sockeye salmon	Ocean-run salmon	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Rare	1.6	4	15	12	24	0.9				sockeye salmon feed heavily on plankton at sea. adults turn vivid red as they return inland to spawn.	active
190	4501	steelhead trout	Ocean-run salmonids	Fresh Water	river	Any	Any	Any	Rare	0.2	2	35	10	20	0.9				steelhead are the ocean-going form of rainbow trout. adults can leave fresh water and later return to spawn.	active
191	4601	black marlin	Oceanic billfish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Epic	0.08	80	700	45	90	0.9				black marlin are powerful billfish that spend much of their lives in warm open ocean and can make blistering runs.	active
192	4602	blue marlin	Oceanic billfish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Legendary	0.05	100	1000	60	120	0.9				blue marlin are highly migratory open-ocean hunters. their long bill helps them stun prey before turning back to feed.	active
193	4603	sailfish	Oceanic billfish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Epic	0.1	30	200	38	78	0.9				sailfish raise their enormous dorsal fin while herding baitfish. they are among the fastest fish in the sea.	active
194	4604	swordfish	Oceanic billfish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Legendary	0.06	50	1000	55	110	0.9				swordfish are fast, wide-ranging predators with a flattened bill. they can cross deep water and warm surface layers in one day.	active
195	4605	white marlin	Oceanic billfish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Epic	0.1	30	180	35	70	0.9				white marlin favor warm offshore water and use their rounded dorsal fin and bill to weave through schools of prey.	active
196	4701	mahi-mahi	Oceanic pelagic fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.28	2	50	15	38	0.84				mahi-mahi flash brilliant blue, green, and gold while chasing prey near the surface. they grow quickly and gather around floating objects.	inactive
197	4702	opah	Oceanic pelagic fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Epic	0.09	20	600	36	88	0.8				opah circulate warm blood through much of the body, an unusual trait among fish. round silver flanks glow with red fins and pale spots.	inactive
198	4703	wahoo	Oceanic pelagic fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Epic	0.11	10	100	30	70	0.82				wahoo are streamlined open-ocean hunters with rows of sharp teeth. blue vertical bars flicker across their sides during fast pursuits.	inactive
199	4801	albacore tuna	Oceanic tuna	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Rare	1.5	10	45	12	24	0.85				albacore have unusually long pectoral fins. their warm muscles help them cruise across wide stretches of open ocean.	active
200	4802	bigeye tuna	Oceanic tuna	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Epic	0.55	20	120	22	48	0.8				bigeye tuna make daily trips between deep, cool water and warmer surface layers. their large eyes suit those dim depths.	active
201	4803	bluefin tuna	Oceanic tuna	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Legendary	0.18	30	250	35	90	0.78				bluefin tuna are powerful ocean travelers. heat retained in their swimming muscles lets them thrive in surprisingly cold seas.	active
202	4804	skipjack tuna	Oceanic tuna	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	3	5	25	8	16	0.9				skipjack travel in fast-moving schools and have dark stripes along their lower sides. they rarely stop swimming.	active
203	4805	yellowfin tuna	Oceanic tuna	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Rare	1	15	80	16	36	0.82				yellowfin are named for their bright yellow fins and finlets. large schools often gather with other open-ocean hunters.	active
204	4901	common octopus	Octopuses	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.65	0.2	22	7	18	0.87				common octopuses squeeze through narrow cracks and solve problems while hunting reefs. skin cells rapidly change color and texture.	inactive
205	4902	day octopus	Octopuses	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.24	0.2	15	15	36	0.88				day octopuses forage across tropical reefs while the sun is high. shifting bars and spots communicate alarm, camouflage, and threat.	inactive
206	4903	giant Pacific octopus	Octopuses	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Epic	0.1	5	200	28	70	0.81				giant pacific octopuses explore cold rocky dens with thousands of arm suckers. females guard their eggs without feeding until they hatch.	inactive
207	4904	greater blue-ringed octopus	Octopuses	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Required	Any	Legendary	0.04	0.05	0.3	38	82	0.96				greater blue-ringed octopuses reveal vivid rings when threatened. a tiny beak can deliver venom strong enough to stop breathing.	inactive
208	5001	sunfish	Open-ocean giants	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	7	0.4	2.5	3	3	1				ocean sunfish are built more like enormous swimming heads than ordinary fish. they visit the surface and turn sideways to warm up.	active
209	5101	barndoor skate	Rays and skates	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Required	Epic	0.1	5	150	28	68	0.8				barndoor skates glide over cold atlantic bottoms with broad wing-like fins. rows of thorny spines protect the back and tail.	inactive
210	5102	giant manta ray	Rays and skates	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Legendary	0.025	100	1000	65	150	0.76				giant manta rays funnel plankton into wide mouths with two flexible head fins. each belly carries a unique pattern of dark spots.	inactive
211	5103	largetooth sawfish	Rays and skates	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Required	Any	Legendary	0.035	25	1300	58	135	0.78				largetooth sawfish detect hidden prey with a long sensory rostrum. a swift sideways sweep stuns fish and exposes animals buried in mud.	inactive
212	5104	ocellate river stingray	Rays and skates	Fresh Water	river	Day	Required	Any	Epic	0.09	2	35	28	65	0.82				ocellate river stingrays carry bright eye-like spots across a round disc. they hide beneath sand in south american rivers.	inactive
213	5105	southern stingray	Rays and skates	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.23	2	80	15	40	0.82				southern stingrays bury in warm sand with only their eyes and spiracles visible. crushing plates break open clams and crustaceans.	inactive
214	5201	red lionfish	Reef ambush fish	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Rare	0.3	0.2	3	11	25	0.92				red lionfish spread ornate venomous spines when threatened. broad fins herd smaller fish into corners before a rapid gulp.	inactive
215	5202	red scorpionfish	Reef ambush fish	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Rare	0.3	0.2	7	11	25	0.9				red scorpionfish vanish against rocky reefs through mottled color and skin flaps. venomous dorsal spines punish careless predators.	inactive
216	5301	green moray	Reef eels	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Rare	0.28	1	30	13	32	0.86				green morays appear green because yellow mucus coats blue-gray skin. a second set of jaws pulls captured prey deeper into the throat.	inactive
217	5401	peacock flounder	Reef flatfish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.3	0.2	5	11	24	0.9				peacock flounders change their spots and colors to match tropical sand. both eyes scan above while the flat body remains concealed.	inactive
218	5501	blue tang	Reef grazers	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.9	0.05	1.5	5	11	0.95				blue tangs graze algae from coral reefs with small close-set teeth. sharp folding spines near the tail give surgeonfish their name.	inactive
219	5502	rainbow parrotfish	Reef grazers	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Epic	0.12	2	40	25	58	0.84				rainbow parrotfish scrape algae from reefs with fused beak-like teeth. crushed coral passes through them and returns to the reef as sand.	inactive
220	5503	stoplight parrotfish	Reef grazers	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.28	0.5	15	12	29	0.88				stoplight parrotfish change color dramatically as they mature. powerful dental plates bite algae from hard reef surfaces.	inactive
221	5504	yellow tang	Reef grazers	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Forbidden	Any	Rare	0.35	0.05	0.8	9	20	0.96				yellow tangs browse algae across hawaiian reefs during daylight. at night their bright bodies darken and show a pale horizontal stripe.	inactive
222	5601	atlantic trumpetfish	Reef oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.3	0.1	2	10	24	0.94				atlantic trumpetfish hover head-down among corals and sea fans. long tubular snouts expand suddenly to draw in small fish.	inactive
223	5602	gray triggerfish	Reef oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.8	0.3	12	7	17	0.88				gray triggerfish lock a stout dorsal spine upright when wedged into shelter. strong teeth crack barnacles, crabs, and shellfish.	inactive
224	5603	guineafowl puffer	Reef oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.3	0.2	5	11	26	0.9				guineafowl puffers swallow water to inflate when threatened. adults may shift from a spotted dark pattern to a vivid yellow form.	inactive
225	5604	longhorn cowfish	Reef oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Required	Epic	0.13	0.1	2	23	52	0.94				longhorn cowfish wear a rigid box of fused scales with horns above the eyes. small fins steer the angular body with surprising precision.	inactive
226	5605	queen triggerfish	Reef oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.25	0.5	15	14	32	0.88				queen triggerfish blow jets of water to uncover buried prey and flip sea urchins. vivid blue lines radiate across the face.	inactive
227	5606	red cornetfish	Reef oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Required	Epic	0.11	0.2	4	24	55	0.92				red cornetfish stalk reefs with extremely long bodies and tubular snouts. a trailing filament extends from the center of the tail.	inactive
228	5607	spotted porcupinefish	Reef oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Epic	0.12	0.5	7	24	54	0.9				spotted porcupinefish inflate until long spines stand outward. fused teeth form a strong beak for crushing shelled prey.	inactive
229	5608	yellow boxfish	Reef oddities	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.32	0.03	0.8	10	22	0.96				yellow boxfish juveniles are bright cubes covered in black spots. rigid body armor leaves small fins to provide careful steering.	inactive
230	5701	copperband butterflyfish	Reef ornamentals	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.32	0.03	0.4	9	21	0.98				copperband butterflyfish probe reef cracks with long narrow snouts. bold orange bands and a false eyespot confuse predators.	inactive
231	5702	ocellaris clownfish	Reef ornamentals	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	1	0.01	0.15	5	10	1				ocellaris clownfish shelter safely among stinging anemone tentacles. each group is led by a female that develops from the largest male.	inactive
232	5703	queen angelfish	Reef ornamentals	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.3	0.1	2	11	25	0.94				queen angelfish graze sponges from warm atlantic reefs. a blue-ringed spot on the forehead resembles a tiny crown.	inactive
233	5801	Atlantic goliath grouper	Reef predators	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Required	Legendary	0.05	20	800	50	125	0.78				atlantic goliath groupers occupy reefs, wrecks, and mangrove roots. enormous mouths pull prey inward with a sudden pressure drop.	inactive
234	5802	bluefin trevally	Reef predators	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.3	1	25	14	32	0.86				bluefin trevally hunt reef fish in coordinated groups. electric blue fins and scattered blue spots contrast with a golden body.	inactive
235	5803	giant grouper	Reef predators	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Required	Legendary	0.045	20	880	52	128	0.78				giant groupers become massive ambush predators around indo-pacific reefs. juveniles carry bold black-and-yellow markings.	inactive
236	5804	great barracuda	Reef predators	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Required	Epic	0.12	5	80	28	65	0.82				great barracudas hover motionless before accelerating toward prey. long jaws carry two distinct rows of sharp teeth.	inactive
237	5805	gulf grouper	Reef predators	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.3	2	40	10	24	0.9				gulf grouper are ambush predators that use a sudden gulp to pull prey into their cavernous mouths.	active
238	5806	Nassau grouper	Reef predators	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Forbidden	Epic	0.12	2	55	25	62	0.82				nassau groupers shift their bars and colors with mood and surroundings. adults gather at traditional reef sites to spawn.	inactive
239	5807	red grouper	Reef predators	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Rare	0.2	2	30	16	36	0.9				red grouper excavate shelters in reef rubble. the hollows they make can become hiding places for many smaller animals.	active
240	5901	blue-green chromis	Reef schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	2.8	0.01	0.25	2	4	1				blue-green chromis form loose clouds above branching coral. the school dives into narrow shelter whenever a predator approaches.	inactive
241	5902	bluestriped grunt	Reef schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	2	0.1	3	3	7	0.94				bluestriped grunts shelter on reefs by day and spread over seagrass to feed at night. grinding throat teeth produce audible grunts.	inactive
242	5903	French grunt	Reef schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	2	0.1	3.5	3	7	0.94				french grunts gather in yellow-striped schools around reefs and wrecks. they travel into nearby sand and grass beds after dark.	inactive
243	5904	sergeant major	Reef schooling fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	2.5	0.02	0.5	2	5	0.98				sergeant majors guard purple egg patches on hard reef surfaces. five dark bars cross their yellow and silver bodies.	inactive
244	6001	lane snapper	Reef snapper	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	0.45	0.5	5	5	11	0.9				lane snapper use reef structure for cover and hunt small crustaceans and fish when the light begins to fade.	active
245	6002	mangrove snapper	Reef snapper	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.35	0.5	12	7	16	0.9				mangrove snapper shelter among roots and docks when young, then move toward reefs as they grow.	active
246	6003	mutton snapper	Reef snapper	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Rare	0.2	2	30	12	28	0.9				mutton snapper have canine teeth that help them pick crabs, shrimp, and other hard-shelled prey from the reef.	active
247	6004	red snapper	Reef snapper	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.35	1	25	8	19	0.9				red snapper gather around reefs, wrecks, and ledges. their diet includes small fish, shrimp, and squid.	active
248	6101	ballan wrasse	Reef wrasses	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.8	0.2	10	6	15	0.9				ballan wrasse crush shellfish and sea urchins with strong throat teeth. thick lips and mottled colors suit rocky european reefs.	inactive
249	6102	cleaner wrasse	Reef wrasses	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.35	0.01	0.2	9	20	1				cleaner wrasses advertise with a bright stripe and dance at reef stations. larger fish wait while parasites are picked from skin and gills.	inactive
250	6103	hogfish	Reef wrasses	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.3	0.5	20	12	30	0.86				hogfish root through sand with long pig-like snouts in search of shellfish. adults can change from female to male as social groups shift.	inactive
251	6201	green sea turtle	Sea turtles	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Legendary	0.018	65	500	62	145	0.78				green sea turtles graze seagrass meadows with finely serrated jaws. adults migrate long distances between feeding and nesting grounds.	inactive
252	6202	hawksbill sea turtle	Sea turtles	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Required	Any	Legendary	0.014	75	250	66	150	0.8				hawksbill sea turtles reach into reef crevices with narrow hooked beaks. a diet rich in sponges helps shape coral communities.	inactive
253	6203	leatherback sea turtle	Sea turtles	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Legendary	0.012	500	2000	75	175	0.76				leatherback sea turtles cross entire oceans while hunting jellies. a flexible ridged shell and internal heat help them enter cold water.	inactive
254	6204	loggerhead sea turtle	Sea turtles	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Legendary	0.016	150	1200	68	155	0.77				loggerhead sea turtles crush crabs and mollusks with massive jaws. females often return near their birth beaches to nest.	inactive
255	6301	leafy seadragon	Seahorses and seadragons	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Epic	0.1	0.1	0.5	24	55	0.94				leafy seadragons drift among seaweed with elaborate skin lobes that resemble leaves. males carry eggs beneath the tail.	inactive
256	6302	weedy seadragon	Seahorses and seadragons	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Required	Rare	0.22	0.1	0.6	16	38	0.93				weedy seadragons rely on slender bodies and small leaf-like lobes for camouflage. males brood rows of eggs on the underside of the tail.	inactive
257	6401	black-lip pearl oyster	Shellfish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.22	0.1	5	14	40	0.91				black-lip pearl oysters line their shells with dark-edged nacre. a trapped irritant can become coated in the same pearly material.	inactive
258	6402	giant clam	Shellfish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Epic	0.1	5	500	28	72	0.8				giant clams host photosynthetic algae inside brightly colored mantles. heavy shells remain anchored to one reef spot throughout adulthood.	inactive
259	6403	Pacific geoduck	Shellfish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Required	Rare	0.25	0.5	15	14	34	0.88				pacific geoducks bury their shells deep while a long siphon reaches the seafloor. these clams can survive for well over a century.	inactive
260	6404	queen conch	Shellfish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.24	1	5	15	36	0.91				queen conchs graze algae with a long flexible snout. adults develop a broad flared shell lip and move by vaulting on one muscular foot.	inactive
261	6405	red abalone	Shellfish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Required	Epic	0.09	0.2	12	24	56	0.88				red abalones cling to pacific rocks with broad muscular feet. rows of shell holes release water that has passed over the gills.	inactive
262	6501	bigfin reef squid	Squid	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.3	0.2	5	13	30	0.91				bigfin reef squid hover in coordinated groups around warm reefs. shifting colors and body patterns signal to nearby squid.	inactive
263	6502	colossal squid	Squid	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Required	Any	Legendary	0.015	400	1100	82	190	0.76				colossal squid carry swiveling hooks on their arms and tentacles. enormous eyes gather faint light in the deep southern ocean.	inactive
264	6503	giant squid	Squid	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Legendary	0.02	100	600	70	165	0.77				giant squid hunt deep ocean prey with two long feeding tentacles. the largest eyes in the animal world watch for movement in darkness.	inactive
265	6504	Humboldt squid	Squid	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Epic	0.09	5	110	26	64	0.82				humboldt squid flash red and white while hunting in large groups. powerful beaks and grasping suckers handle fish and other squid.	inactive
266	6601	ballyhoo	Surface ocean fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	2.5	0.05	1	2	5	0.98				ballyhoo skim warm ocean surfaces with an extended lower jaw. tight schools scatter into quick leaps when predators strike.	inactive
267	6602	houndfish	Surface ocean fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.3	0.5	10	11	25	0.88				houndfish hunt near the surface with long jaws filled with fine teeth. powerful leaps can carry their narrow bodies far above the water.	inactive
268	6603	tropical flyingfish	Surface ocean fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Forbidden	Any	Rare	0.35	0.05	1.5	10	22	0.94				tropical flyingfish accelerate underwater before spreading enlarged fins above the surface. glides help them escape pursuing predators.	inactive
269	6701	striped bass	Temperate coastal	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	4	1.5	8	7	7	0.9				striped bass split their lives between salt and fresh water, returning upriver to spawn. a long-lived striper may see three decades.	active
270	6801	atlantic croaker	Temperate estuary	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Required	Any	Common	2.1	0.1	5	3	8	0.92				atlantic croakers vibrate muscles against the swim bladder to make a croaking sound. chin barbels locate worms in sandy bays.	inactive
271	6802	black drum	Temperate estuary	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.7	1	70	8	27	0.82				black drum crush oysters and crabs with rounded throat teeth. large adults develop dark vertical bars that fade with age.	inactive
272	6803	red drum	Temperate estuary	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Required	Any	Uncommon	0.75	1	45	8	23	0.84				red drum use powerful tails to patrol surf and estuaries. one or more black spots near the tail may confuse predators about which end is the head.	inactive
273	6804	striped mullet	Temperate estuary	Fresh Water | Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	2.5	0.3	8	3	8	0.92				striped mullet leap clear of the water and travel in coastal schools. they graze algae and detritus with specialized digestive systems.	inactive
274	6805	weakfish	Temperate estuary	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Rare	0.32	0.5	18	12	29	0.86				weakfish are named for delicate mouth tissue that tears easily around a hook. iridescent spots scatter across their bronze backs.	inactive
275	6806	white perch	Temperate estuary	Fresh Water | Salt Water	river	Any	Any	Any	Uncommon	1.1	0.2	3.5	5	11	0.9				white perch tolerate fresh and brackish water along the atlantic coast. deep silver bodies gather in schools around river mouths.	inactive
276	6807	yellowfin croaker	Temperate estuary	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	2	0.1	4	3	8	0.92				yellowfin croakers search sandy surf zones with a small chin barbel. internal muscles produce croaks and drumming calls.	inactive
277	6901	black rockfish	Temperate reef fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Common	1.7	0.3	10	4	11	0.9				black rockfish gather above reefs and kelp along the north pacific coast. like other rockfish, they give birth to live young.	inactive
278	6902	black sea bass	Temperate reef fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	1.7	0.3	8	4	10	0.9				black sea bass shelter around reefs, piers, and wrecks. many begin life as female and later become male.	inactive
279	6903	canary rockfish	Temperate reef fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.7	0.5	12	7	17	0.88				canary rockfish glow orange-yellow over deep pacific reefs. these long-lived fish mature slowly and give birth to live young.	inactive
280	6904	scup	Temperate reef fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	2.2	0.1	5	3	8	0.92				scup use small strong teeth to crush shellfish and other bottom prey. deep silver bodies gather around piers, reefs, and eelgrass.	inactive
281	6905	sheepshead	Temperate reef fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.75	0.5	20	7	18	0.86				sheepshead carry flat human-like front teeth for biting barnacles and crabs. dark bars cross their high silver bodies.	inactive
282	6906	tautog	Temperate reef fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.8	0.5	20	7	18	0.86				tautog pry mussels and crabs from rocky structure with thick lips and strong teeth. adults return to familiar shelters year after year.	inactive
283	6907	yelloweye rockfish	Temperate reef fish	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Required	Epic	0.09	2	35	28	64	0.84				yelloweye rockfish can live for more than a century on deep pacific reefs. bright golden eyes stand out against orange-red bodies.	inactive
284	7001	lingcod	Temperate reef predators	Salt Water	ocean	Any	Any	Any	Rare	0.25	2	60	14	38	0.83				lingcod guard rocky dens and ambush fish with a huge tooth-lined mouth. despite the name, they are greenling relatives rather than cod.	inactive
285	7101	milkfish	Tropical coastal fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Common	1.8	0.5	25	4	12	0.88				milkfish graze algae and tiny organisms in warm coastal shallows. deeply forked tails drive large schools through lagoons and estuaries.	inactive
286	7201	roosterfish	Tropical coastal predators	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Any	Epic	0.11	5	100	30	70	0.82				roosterfish raise seven long dorsal spines while chasing prey through tropical surf. dark bands cross their sleek silver bodies.	inactive
287	7301	atlantic tarpon	Tropical estuary	Fresh Water | Salt Water	ocean	Any	Required	Any	Epic	0.09	10	180	34	82	0.8				atlantic tarpon gulp air with a lung-like swim bladder when coastal water runs low on oxygen. giant silver scales flash during leaps.	inactive
288	7302	barramundi	Tropical estuary	Fresh Water | Salt Water	river	Night	Required	Any	Rare	0.24	2	45	15	38	0.84				barramundi move between rivers and coasts and can breathe in low-oxygen water. many mature first as males and later become females.	inactive
289	7303	common snook	Tropical estuary	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Required	Any	Rare	0.3	1	30	13	32	0.85				common snook wait around mangrove roots and current seams to ambush prey. a bold black lateral line divides their silver flanks.	inactive
290	7401	bonefish	Tropical flats fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Rare	0.25	0.5	15	13	31	0.86				bonefish sweep tropical flats in silvery schools and root for buried prey. their speed and pale bodies make them difficult to follow in shallow water.	inactive
291	7402	Florida pompano	Tropical flats fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Uncommon	0.85	0.5	9	7	16	0.88				florida pompano search warm surf for crabs, clams, and sand fleas. short blunt snouts lead into deep, silvery bodies.	inactive
292	7403	ladyfish	Tropical flats fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Required	Any	Common	1.7	0.2	8	4	10	0.9				ladyfish race through warm shallows after schooling prey and often leap when pursued. a deeply forked tail powers their slender bodies.	inactive
293	7404	permit	Tropical flats fish	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Forbidden	Any	Epic	0.11	3	50	27	62	0.84				permit browse tropical flats for crabs and shellfish with rubbery mouths. tall silver bodies carry long sickle-shaped dorsal and anal fins.	inactive
294	7501	clown knifefish	Tropical freshwater fish	Fresh Water	river	Night	Any	Required	Rare	0.25	1	25	16	38	0.86				clown knifefish undulate one long belly fin to glide forward or backward. dark eye-like spots line their silver nocturnal bodies.	inactive
295	7502	clown loach	Tropical freshwater fish	Fresh Water	river	Day	Required	Any	Rare	0.32	0.1	2	10	22	0.9				clown loaches rest in groups and make clicking sounds while feeding. orange bodies carry three broad black bands and small eye spines.	inactive
296	7503	discus	Tropical freshwater fish	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Required	Epic	0.12	0.1	1	24	52	0.92				discus move through quiet amazon backwaters with round, flattened bodies. parents feed newly hatched young with nutrient-rich skin mucus.	inactive
297	7504	freshwater angelfish	Tropical freshwater fish	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.3	0.05	0.5	10	22	0.95				freshwater angelfish slip between tall plants on narrow triangular bodies. long fins and vertical bars resemble stems and shadows.	inactive
298	7505	giant gourami	Tropical freshwater fish	Fresh Water	lake	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.25	2	20	13	31	0.86				giant gouramis breathe surface air through a specialized labyrinth organ. adults graze plants but also investigate insects and small animals.	inactive
299	7506	Nile tilapia	Tropical freshwater fish	Fresh Water	lake	Day	Any	Any	Common	2.2	0.3	8	3	9	0.9				nile tilapia thrive in warm lakes and rivers on a varied diet. females protect eggs and young inside their mouths.	inactive
300	7507	oscar	Tropical freshwater fish	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Any	Uncommon	0.8	0.3	4	6	14	0.9				oscars are large south american cichlids that recognize routines and defend territories. a tail eyespot may redirect attacks away from the head.	inactive
301	7508	Siamese fighting fish	Tropical freshwater fish	Fresh Water	pond	Day	Required	Any	Uncommon	1	0.01	0.15	5	10	1				siamese fighting fish breathe surface air with a labyrinth organ. males build bubble nests and guard the eggs beneath them.	inactive
302	7509	tambaqui	Tropical freshwater fish	Fresh Water	river	Day	Required	Any	Epic	0.1	8	80	30	68	0.82				tambaqui follow seasonal floods into forests to feed on fruit and seeds. strong square teeth crack tough plant material.	inactive
303	7510	walking catfish	Tropical freshwater fish	Fresh Water	pond	Night	Required	Any	Rare	0.3	0.5	5	11	24	0.9				walking catfish wriggle across wet ground using stiff pectoral spines for support. an air-breathing organ helps them survive the journey.	inactive
304	7601	giant snakehead	Tropical freshwater predators	Fresh Water	river	Night	Any	Required	Epic	0.1	3	45	28	64	0.84				giant snakeheads breathe air and guard schools of young near the surface. long bodies launch sudden attacks from flooded vegetation.	inactive
305	7602	golden dorado	Tropical freshwater predators	Fresh Water	river	Day	Required	Any	Epic	0.1	5	55	29	66	0.82				golden dorado chase fish through powerful south american rivers. muscular tails, heavy jaws, and golden scales suit life in fast current.	inactive
306	7603	golden mahseer	Tropical freshwater predators	Fresh Water	river	Day	Required	Any	Epic	0.09	8	90	32	72	0.82				golden mahseer migrate through swift mountain rivers to reach spawning grounds. large scales shine bronze beneath reddish fins.	inactive
307	7604	peacock bass	Tropical freshwater predators	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Any	Rare	0.25	1	25	15	36	0.84				peacock bass are aggressive south american cichlids rather than true bass. adults guard nests and hunt fish in warm clear water.	inactive
308	7605	red-bellied piranha	Tropical freshwater predators	Fresh Water	river	Any	Required	Any	Rare	0.3	0.2	4	12	27	0.9				red-bellied piranhas communicate with barks and drum-like sounds. schools provide protection as they search for fish, insects, and carrion.	inactive
309	7606	silver arowana	Tropical freshwater predators	Fresh Water	river	Day	Any	Required	Epic	0.11	1	15	25	56	0.86				silver arowanas patrol the surface with upturned mouths and long bodies. powerful jumps capture insects and small animals above the water.	inactive
310	7701	blue whale	Whales and dolphins	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Legendary	0.005	100000	330000	120	300	0.72				blue whales are the largest animals known to have lived. pleated throats expand around vast mouthfuls of water that baleen filters for krill.	inactive
311	7702	common bottlenose dolphin	Whales and dolphins	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Forbidden	Legendary	0.012	330	1400	75	180	0.76				common bottlenose dolphins coordinate with whistles, clicks, and body signals. echolocation reveals prey hidden in dark or cloudy water.	inactive
312	7703	humpback whale	Whales and dolphins	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Any	Required	Legendary	0.008	40000	90000	105	260	0.73				humpback whales use long pectoral fins while turning and feeding. males produce layered songs that change across breeding seasons.	inactive
313	7704	killer whale	Whales and dolphins	Salt Water	ocean	Day	Required	Any	Legendary	0.008	3000	12000	95	230	0.74				killer whales live in close family groups with distinct calls and hunting traditions. different populations specialize in different prey.	inactive
314	7705	sperm whale	Whales and dolphins	Salt Water	ocean	Night	Any	Required	Legendary	0.006	15000	125000	115	280	0.72				sperm whales make deep dives to hunt squid with powerful echolocation clicks. their enormous square heads contain a waxy spermaceti organ.	inactive