Rare and Unusual Fish

The fish featured in this section are classed as rare fish from a UK perspective as they do not turn up in catches across the country on a regular or consistent basis. Many are warm water or sub-tropical species and are therefore mostly found in the warmer waters around the south and west of the British Isles. Indeed, species such as triggerfish are increasing in numbers around Britain and the last few decades has seen them go from rare and notable to near-common in certain areas. However, they are certainly not common when looked at on a UK-wide basis and are therefore included in this section. This section also includes cold water rare fish such as the Atlantic wolffish, greater forkbeard and tadpole fish which are more likely to be caught around the north of the UK.

ShadAllis and Twaite Shad

 

Atlantic Chub MackerelAtlantic Chub Mackerel

 

Atlantic Wolffish

 

Bluefin Tuna

 

Common Dentex

 

Giant Oarfish

 

Greater ForkbeardGreater Forkbeard

 

TN Hagfish ProfileHagfish

 

John DoryJohn Dory

 

LumpsuckerLumpsucker

 

OpahOpah

 

Red Bandfish ThumbailRed Bandfish

 

Sea LampreySea Lamprey

 

SunfishSunfish

 

Tadpole FishTadpole Fish

 

TriggerfishTriggerfish

 

WreckfishWreckfish

 

Additional Rare and Unusual Fish