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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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| Walleye | Whale Shark | Wrasse |
List of Fish That Start With W
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Whale Shark
Rhincodon typus
The largest fish in the sea, a gentle filter-feeding shark that roams the world's tropical oceans.
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Wrasse
Labridae spp.
A diverse family of reef fish noted for vivid colors, protogynous sex change, and the role of cleaner species.
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