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Anchovy
Engraulis encrasicolus
A small, slim, intensely flavored saltwater fish at the foundation of countless Mediterranean and Pacific dishes.
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List of Fish That Contain Y
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Arctic Grayling
Thymallus arcticus
A sail-finned salmonid of crystal-clear northern streams, beloved by fly anglers for its iridescent dorsal fin.
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Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
A tiny, colorful livebearer from the Caribbean, one of the most successful aquarium and biology lab fish in the world.
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Manta Ray
Mobula birostris
A graceful, plankton-feeding ray with the largest wingspan of any fish, a star of tropical reef tourism.
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Sockeye Salmon
Oncorhynchus nerka
A deep-red-fleshed Pacific salmon famous for the spectacular spawning runs that turn river systems crimson.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
A golden, glass-eyed perch of northern lakes and rivers, prized for its mild white flesh.
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Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
A handsomely banded panfish of North American lakes and rivers, popular with beginners and pan-fryers alike.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
A tropical pelagic tuna with elongated golden finlets, the workhorse of the global sushi and canned-tuna trade.
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