9 Fish Named After Other Animals

Catfish

Catfish (Bagarius bagarius): These freshwater giants from India can reach up to 6 feet in length. Some legends, like those in the 2010 film "Catfish," associate them with keeping .

Dogfish

Spiny Dogfish (Squalus acanthias): Contrary to their docile name, these fish travel in massive schools and are voracious predators, often dominating marine ecosystems. 

Wolffish

Atlantic Wolffish (Anarhichas lupus): These solitary predators are known for their ferocity and are crucial for maintaining sea urchin populations.

Frogfish

Warty Frogfish (Antennarius maculatus): These fish resemble rocks or seaweed, using aggressive mimicry to ambush prey. 

Butterflyfish

Copperband Butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus): With their vibrant colors, butterflyfish delicately feed on coral polyps. 

Snakehead

Emperor Snakehead (Channa marulioides): Native to Asia, snakeheads have spread globally, causing ecological disruptions due to their predatory.

Seahorse

Denise's Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus denise): These unique creatures have captivated human imagination for centuries with their horse-like.

Lionfish

Red Lionfish (Pterois volitans): Native to the Indo-Pacific, lionfish are infamous invaders in Atlantic waters, decimating local fish.

Batfish

Pancake Batfish (Halieutichthys aculeatus): These flattened fish use their modified fins to "walk" along the ocean floor.

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