Fish of the United States

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1. This fish is commonly called either a reef triggerfish or a Picasso triggerfish. What do they call it in Hawaii? Nunu Moa Humuhumu nukunuku apua'a Kokala

2. This bizarre-looking fish can be found all up and down the Atlantic seaboard. What is the common name for the Prionotus evolans? Striped searobin Hickory shad Flounder Alewife

3. If you've been fishing in the Atlantic Ocean or the Chesapeake Bay, and you've ever gotten one of these unbelievably ugly little suckers caught on your fishing line, you've probably had a devil of a time getting it off. What's the common name for the nasty devil called Opsanus tau? Greater soapfish Oyster toadfish Tuleperch Sawcheek cardinalfish

4. I love eating salmon as much as the next guy. What is the genus name of the chinook, coho, chum, pink and sockeye species? Oncorhyncus Catostomus Tinca Micropterus

5. Micropogonias undulatus is known for its vocalizations once you've reeled them in. What do most folks call it? Atlantic crooner Atlantic whistlefish Atlantic gruntfish Atlantic croaker

6. These freckled fellows are friendly enough if not provoked, but that doesn't stop them from startling snorkelers and SCUBA divers in the Pacific! What do most people call Gymnothorax meleagris? Psychedelic wrasse Stareye parrotfish Whitemouth moray eel Variegated lizardfish

7. This delicious fish is a favorite with sport anglers, and recent efforts to raise the fish in an aquaculture facility (fish farm) proved successful at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science. What's the common name for Rachycentron canadum? Blue catfish Haddock Striped bass Cobia

8. Some folks call them striped bass, some call them stripers, some call them rockfish. What's the scientific name for this fish? Acipenser transmontanus Rhinecanthus rectangulus Ogcocephalus nasutus Morone saxatilis

9. These suckers love hanging around sharks, and can be found all over the world -- including off the coast of the United States. What does the average person call Echeneis naucrates? Plasterfish Sharksucker Bloodfish Gumheads

10. If you are ever in Florida, be sure to go fishing for these wonderful sport fish. You can tell them by the black line that stretches all the way down their side. While scientists call them Centropomus undecimalis, I prefer to call them what? Snook Tarpon Bonefish Wahoo