Lesson 5: Topic-Based Vocabulary – Names of Fishes | Learn English

Emoji	Word	Meaning	Example Sentence	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#215 🐟 ••••••	Spotted snake head /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/ noun ••••••	a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake ••••••	The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia. ••••••	snakehead fish, channa fish ••••••	- ••••••	spotted snake head fish, snake head curry, freshwater snake head ••••••
#216 🐋 ••••••	Whale /weɪl/ noun ••••••	a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing ••••••	The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth. ••••••	cetacean, marine mammal ••••••	- ••••••	blue whale, killer whale, whale watching, whale song ••••••
#217 🐟 ••••••	Butter-fish /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a small, smooth-skinned marine fish ••••••	The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine. ••••••	pomfret, butterfish ••••••	- ••••••	butter-fish curry, fresh butter-fish, fried butter-fish ••••••
#218 🐟 ••••••	Orangefin labeo /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/ noun ••••••	a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India ••••••	The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh. ••••••	kalbaush, labeo ••••••	- ••••••	freshwater fish, river fish, food fish ••••••
#219 🐟 ••••••	Climbing-fish /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods ••••••	The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees. ••••••	anabas, tree-climbing fish ••••••	- ••••••	climbing fish species, freshwater climbing fish ••••••
#220 🐟 ••••••	Cod fish /kɒd fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food ••••••	The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic. ••••••	Atlantic cod, codfish ••••••	- ••••••	cod fish fillet, fresh cod fish, cod fish and chips ••••••
#221 🐱‍🏍 ••••••	Long whiskered catfish /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/ noun ••••••	A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth ••••••	The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river. ••••••	catfish, whisker fish ••••••	- ••••••	river catfish, freshwater catfish, catch catfish ••••••
#222 🐟 ••••••	Dry fish /draɪ fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods ••••••	Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions. ••••••	preserved fish, dehydrated fish, dried fish ••••••	fresh fish, wet fish ••••••	dry fish curry, dry fish market, sun-dried fish ••••••
#223 🐟 ••••••	Hilsa fish /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine ••••••	Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture. ••••••	Ilish, Tenualosa ilisha ••••••	- ••••••	Hilsa curry, fresh Hilsa, Hilsa fillet, grilled Hilsa ••••••
#224 🐟 ••••••	Gangetic Leaf Fish /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance ••••••	The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh. ••••••	Nandus nandus, leaf fish ••••••	- ••••••	freshwater fish, river fish, small fish ••••••
#225 ⭐🐠 ••••••	Star fish /stɑːr fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor ••••••	The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food. ••••••	sea star, asteroid ••••••	- ••••••	starfish species, starfish regeneration, starfish arms ••••••
#226 🐟 ••••••	Salmon fish / Rohu /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/ noun ••••••	a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species ••••••	Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households. ••••••	Rohu, Labeo rohita, Indian carp ••••••	- ••••••	grilled salmon, rohu curry, fresh rohu, salmon fillet ••••••
#227 🐟 ••••••	Pomfret /ˈpɒmfrɪt/ noun ••••••	A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine ••••••	The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice. ••••••	butterfish, silver pomfret ••••••	- ••••••	pomfret curry, grilled pomfret, pomfret fillet ••••••
#228 🐟 ••••••	Olive barb /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/ noun ••••••	A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels ••••••	The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers. ••••••	barb fish, small carp ••••••	- ••••••	river barb, freshwater barb, small fish ••••••
#229 🐟 ••••••	Mengra / Mystus /ˈmɪstəs/ noun ••••••	a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish ••••••	The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia. ••••••	bagrid catfish, Asian catfish ••••••	- ••••••	mystus fish, catfish species, freshwater fish ••••••
#230 🐟 ••••••	Glassy fish /ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums ••••••	The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature. ••••••	glass catfish, transparent fish ••••••	- ••••••	aquarium fish, transparent fish, freshwater fish ••••••
#231 🐠 ••••••	Fry /fraɪ/ noun ••••••	young fish; small fish; to cook food in hot fat or oil ••••••	The fisherman caught many small fry in his net. ••••••	small fish, young fish, fingerling ••••••	adult fish, large fish ••••••	small fry, fish fry, fry food ••••••
#232 🐠 ••••••	Young fish /jʌŋ fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity ••••••	Young fish need protection from predators. ••••••	juvenile fish, fry, fingerling ••••••	mature fish, adult fish ••••••	young fish population, protect young fish, young fish habitat ••••••
#233 🐟 ••••••	Walking-fish /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods ••••••	The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources. ••••••	snakehead fish, mudskipper ••••••	- ••••••	walking fish behavior, land-walking fish ••••••
#234 🐟 ••••••	Bombay duck /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/ noun ••••••	a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia ••••••	Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried. ••••••	lizardfish, loitta ••••••	- ••••••	dried fish, coastal fish, salted fish ••••••
#235 🐍🐟 ••••••	Giant snake head /ˈdʒaɪənt sneɪk hɛd/ noun ••••••	a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head ••••••	The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours. ••••••	snakehead fish, Channa micropeltes ••••••	- ••••••	predatory fish, freshwater fish, large fish ••••••
#236 🐟 ••••••	Surma fish /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India ••••••	Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region. ••••••	river fish, freshwater fish ••••••	- ••••••	Surma river, freshwater fish, regional fish ••••••
#237 🦐 ••••••	Shrimp /ʃrɪmp/ noun ••••••	a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs ••••••	We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner. ••••••	prawn, scampi ••••••	- ••••••	grilled shrimp, shrimp cocktail, jumbo shrimp, shrimp salad ••••••
#238 🦈 ••••••	Shark /ʃɑːrk/ noun ••••••	a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton ••••••	The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean. ••••••	man-eater, sea wolf ••••••	- ••••••	shark attack, great white shark, shark fin, shark tooth ••••••
#239 🦂🐟 ••••••	Scorpion fish /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae ••••••	The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom. ••••••	stonefish, rockfish, venomous fish ••••••	harmless fish, non-venomous fish ••••••	scorpion fish sting, venomous scorpion fish, scorpion fish habitat ••••••
#240 🐟 ••••••	Carp / Catla /kɑːrp / ˈkæt.lə/ noun ••••••	a large freshwater fish species commonly found in South Asian rivers and used in cooking ••••••	Catla fish is known for its large size and tender meat. ••••••	Catla, Labeo catla, Indian carp ••••••	- ••••••	catla curry, fresh catla, catla fillet, grilled carp ••••••
#241 🐟 ••••••	Common Carp /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/ noun ••••••	A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food ••••••	Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture. ••••••	carp, European carp ••••••	- ••••••	carp fishing, pond carp, carp cultivation ••••••
#242 🐟 ••••••	Mola carplet /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/ noun ••••••	a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds ••••••	The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine. ••••••	mola fish, small carp ••••••	- ••••••	mola fish, small fish, freshwater fish, Bengali fish ••••••
#243 🐟 ••••••	Mango fish /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass ••••••	Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture. ••••••	barramundi, Asian sea bass, bekti ••••••	- ••••••	grilled mango fish, mango fish curry, steamed mango fish ••••••
#244 🪼 ••••••	Jelly fish /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles ••••••	The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body. ••••••	jellyfish, sea jelly, medusa ••••••	- ••••••	jellyfish sting, jellyfish tentacles, jellyfish bloom ••••••
#245 🐟 ••••••	Corica soborna /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/ noun ••••••	a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine ••••••	Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry. ••••••	soborna anchovy, river anchovy ••••••	- ••••••	small fish, river fish, Bengali cuisine ••••••
#246 🐟 ••••••	Cat fish /ˈkæt fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers ••••••	Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine. ••••••	Magur, Clarias batrachus, walking catfish ••••••	- ••••••	fried catfish, catfish curry, fresh catfish, grilled catfish ••••••
#247 🐟 ••••••	Asian sea bass /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/ noun ••••••	a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat ••••••	Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth. ••••••	barramundi, giant perch, vetki ••••••	- ••••••	sea bass fishing, marine fish, aquaculture fish ••••••
#248 🦐 ••••••	Prawn /prɔːn/ noun ••••••	a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger ••••••	The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk. ••••••	large shrimp, king prawn ••••••	- ••••••	prawn curry, king prawn, prawn cocktail, tiger prawn ••••••
#249 🐬 ••••••	Dolphin /ˈdɒlfɪn/ noun ••••••	A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin ••••••	Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence. ••••••	porpoise, marine mammal ••••••	- ••••••	dolphin pod, marine dolphin, dolphin show ••••••
#250 🧂🐟 ••••••	Salted fish /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage ••••••	Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood. ••••••	dried fish, cured fish, preserved fish ••••••	fresh fish ••••••	salted fish curry, dried salted fish, salted fish market ••••••
#251 🐟 ••••••	Tilapia fish /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth ••••••	Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide. ••••••	cichlid fish, farmed fish ••••••	- ••••••	tilapia farming, fresh tilapia, tilapia fillet, grilled tilapia ••••••
#252 🐟 ••••••	Sheat-fish /ʃiːt fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	A large freshwater catfish with a broad flat head and long barbels ••••••	The sheat-fish is one of the largest freshwater fish in South Asia. ••••••	catfish, boal fish, freshwater catfish ••••••	- ••••••	large sheat-fish, sheat-fish curry, freshwater sheat-fish ••••••
#253 🐠 ••••••	Gold fish /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet ••••••	The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl. ••••••	ornamental fish, carp ••••••	- ••••••	goldfish bowl, goldfish tank, pet goldfish ••••••
#254 🐟 ••••••	Flat fish /flæt fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor ••••••	Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling. ••••••	sole, flounder, plaice, halibut ••••••	round fish, elongated fish ••••••	flat fish fillet, grilled flat fish, flat fish species ••••••
#255 🗡️🐟 ••••••	Sword fish /sɔːd fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword ••••••	The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph. ••••••	billfish, broadbill ••••••	- ••••••	swordfish steak, deep sea fishing, large fish ••••••
#256 🐟 ••••••	Trout /traʊt/ noun ••••••	a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters ••••••	Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing. ••••••	rainbow trout, brook trout, steelhead ••••••	- ••••••	grilled trout, smoked trout, fresh trout, trout fishing ••••••
#257 🐟 ••••••	Mackerel /ˈmæk.ər.əl/ noun ••••••	a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes ••••••	Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. ••••••	scombrid, Atlantic mackerel ••••••	- ••••••	grilled mackerel, mackerel fillet, smoked mackerel, mackerel fishing ••••••
#258 🐟 ••••••	Silver carp /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/ noun ••••••	a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food ••••••	Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia. ••••••	Hypophthalmichthys molitrix, Asian carp ••••••	- ••••••	fish farming, freshwater fish, aquaculture ••••••
#259 🐟 ••••••	Mallet fish /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters ••••••	The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering. ••••••	armored fish, shell fish ••••••	- ••••••	mallet fish shell, coastal mallet fish, hard mallet fish ••••••
#260 🦞 ••••••	Lobster /ˈlɒbstər/ noun ••••••	a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell ••••••	The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon. ••••••	crayfish, crawfish ••••••	- ••••••	lobster roll, steamed lobster, lobster bisque, Maine lobster ••••••
#261 🐟 ••••••	Guppy fish /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/ noun ••••••	a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding ••••••	The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium. ••••••	million fish, rainbow fish ••••••	- ••••••	guppy breeding, guppy tank, colorful guppy ••••••
#262 🐍🐟 ••••••	Eel /iːl/ noun ••••••	a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water ••••••	The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks. ••••••	snake fish, conger, moray ••••••	short fish, round fish ••••••	electric eel, eel soup, eel fishing, freshwater eel ••••••
#263 🐟 ••••••	Bele /ˈbeɪleɪ/ noun ••••••	a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance ••••••	The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh. ••••••	freshwater fish, river fish ••••••	- ••••••	bele fish, river catch, freshwater fishing ••••••
#264 🐟 ••••••	Asian swamp eel /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/ noun ••••••	a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine ••••••	Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters. ••••••	mudfish, kuchiya, swamp eel ••••••	- ••••••	muddy water, freshwater eel, swamp fish ••••••

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