netfishing/docs/design/fish_catalog_proposal.csv

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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