Four Most Beautiful Fish with Distinguished Fins

Have you ever thought of exploring the underwater world of the deep ocean? Do you feel excited to think about the creatures living in the sea? 

There are different types of animals which live in the water and it is impossible to list all of them. Researchers try to collect various clues to uncover the mystery of marine life. Amongst all creatures, fishes are considered one of the most popular ones because of their beautiful looks, characteristics, unconventional nature, and innumerable benefits. It is really exciting to see a fish in the first place. 

Fishes come in beautiful colorations, shapes, sizes. They are known for their distinct features and different forms. Today on this page, we are going to discuss four most beautiful fishes in the world and the types of fins found on their body.

Interesting Facts About Fish Fins

Fish fins help you to identify a fish. With the help of the fins, fish can swim and maintain the balance of their body. Fish fins are classified into two types-Median Fins and Paired Fins. Median fins are three types- Dorsal fins, Caudal and Anal fins while Pectoral and Pelvic fins come under Paired fins.

Let’s look at the below-mentioned fish and what types of fins are found on their bodies.

1. Pilot Whales

Pilot whale, scientifically known as “Genus Globicephala” belongs to the dolphin family “Delphinidae”. This fish is considered as the second-largest dolphin in the world. There are two types of pilot whales found in all the oceans across the world- the short-finned pilot whale (Globicephala Macrorhynchus) and long-finned pilot whale ( Globicephala Melas). 

The long-finned pilot whales inhabit cold waters and short-finned pilot whales are found in tropical and subtropical waters. Both the fishes are black in color and have a light-grey anchor-shaped mark on the throat and belly. They can reach up to 4 to 6 meters in length and weigh about 1300-2300 kg. Males are larger than females. Pilot Whales consume squid as well as fish.

2. Banner Fish 

This fish with long fins is an ideal choice for the home aquarium. The scientific name of this fish is “Heniochus Diphreutes,” a member of the “Chaetodontinae” family. Bannerfish is called “False Moorish Idol” as its appearance is similar to Moorish Idol fish. These fish inhabit the Indo-Pacific area. Bannerfish is a small fish and can reach up to 18-21 cm. 

They have a compressed body, long median yellow-colored fins, short snout, and extensive mouth. Bannerfish prefer to live on the external reef, slopes, and channels at the depth of 5-30 m.

3. Dorado Dolphin Fish

Dorado dolphin fish is scientifically known as “Coryphaena Hippurus.” This fish has other names like “Mahi-Mahi,” “ Pompano,” “ Dorado,” etc. This fish with a dorsal fin is 1 meter long and 40 kilograms in weight. Dolphin fish is not a dolphin. It is a type of ray-finned fish, belonging to the genus Coryphaena. 

Dorado fish are carnivorous and their maximum lifespan is five years. They are known for their distinguished features like single dorsal fin, protruding foreheads, etc. Dorado dolphin fish are fast swimmers and mostly found in the temperate, tropical, and subtropical oceans across the world.

4. White Shark

The white shark is one of the largest species in the world, belonging to the family of Lamnidae. This fish with big fins is also referred to as a” White pointer,” mostly residing in the coastal waters where an abundance of fishes and marine mammals are found.

White sharks have a blunt torpedo-shaped body, sharply pointed conical snout, large pectoral and dorsal fins, and a strong crescent-shaped tail. Their upper body is dark-blue to gray, the lower part of the body is whitish. 

These fish can reach up to 6.4 meters in length and weigh between 680 to 1800 kilograms. White Shark is scientifically known as “Carcharodon Carcharias,” and eats sea turtles, sea lions, dolphins, small whales, etc.

Final Thoughts

Fins are used for various purposes. Every fin has its own functionality. For example- most fish turn bodies into the water by using their pectoral fins while others use it for taking rest and supporting themselves on land.

Hopefully, the aforementioned information will help you to increase your knowledge about fish and their fins. If you want all the latest news, images related to different fish species, visit our site and explore more.

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