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List of fish named after animals

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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. A similar list including non-fish animals can be seen at the list of animals named after other animals.

Named after fish

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

Named after reptiles and amphibians

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

Named after invertebrates

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

Named after birds

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

Named after mammals

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

Named after mythical animals

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

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

Named after parts of animals

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

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