List of fish named after animals

This is a list of fish with common names that are based on the names of other animals. The names listed here may refer to single species, broader taxa (genera, families), or assortments of types. Where names are ambiguous, the various meanings should be listed here.

Named after fish[edit]

The following fish have common names that are based on the names of other fish:

Named after reptiles and amphibians[edit]

The following fish have common names that are based on the names of reptiles and amphibians:

Named after invertebrates[edit]

The following fish have common names that are based on the names of invertebrates:

Named after birds[edit]

The following fish have common names that are based on the names of birds:

Named after mammals[edit]

The following fish have common names that are based on the names of mammals:

Named after mythical animals[edit]

The following fish have common names that are based on the names of mythical animals(not listed here is the serpent eel):

Named after two animals[edit]

The following fish have common names that are based on the names of two different animals:

Named after parts of animals[edit]

The following fish have common names which are based on specific body parts of other animals:

See also[edit]

• List of common fish names

References[edit]