Grouper is the name of several species of fish of the family Serranidae. Some species of grouper can weigh up to 100 kilograms (220 pounds). The grouper's diet consists of other fish, crab, lobster, and octopus.
2. Stir Gin
Answer: Sturgeon
There are approximately 20 different species of sturgeon around the world. The sturgeon was actually proclaimed as a "royal fish" by King Edward II in the 1300s. The sturgeon is also popular as a food source of the delicacy caviar.
3. Bear Raw Coo Taw
Answer: Barracuda
The 25 species of barracuda, known for their elongated and menacing appearance, belong to the family Sphyraenidae. The barracuda is a very prevalent fish, found in tropical waters worldwide.
4. Make Owe Shoe Arc
Answer: Mako Shark
The mako shark is one of the swiftest fish in the ocean, capable of reaching speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour. Makos are typically between 9 and 13 feet in length and 800-1,500 pounds. The term mako, derived from the Maori language, means "blue lightning".
5. Hay Airing
Answer: Herring
Although the Atlantic herring is the most well-known, there are almost 200 species of herring. The different species vary in weights from 1 pound to 200 pounds. A study conducted on the herring at the University of British Colombia won the IG Nobel Prize Award (a parody of the actual Nobel Prizes) in 2004; its main finding was that herring may communicate by flatulence.
6. Blew Fen Too Gnaw
Answer: Bluefin Tuna
The three principal species of bluefin tuna include the northern bluefin tuna, southern bluefin tuna, and Pacific bluefin tuna. The northern variety, recognizable by its short pectoral fins, is a highly valued food fish.
7. Ought Land Tick Sam Inn
Answer: Atlantic Salmon
The Atlantic salmon is an anadromous fish, meaning that it primarily feeds and grows in salt water and spawns in fresh water. Unlike the Pacific salmon which dies almost immediately after spawning, the Atlantic salmon is capable of accomplishing multiple spawning migrations.
8. Lamb Pray
Answer: Lamprey
The lamprey is a rather unique fish in that it contains cartilage and it is not classified as either a vertebrate or invertebrate. The lamprey's life begins in a larval stage that lasts up to 7 years and then they undergo a metamorphosis which changes their bodies into a fish.
9. Per Ron Gnaw
Answer: Piranha
The piranha, growing to only 6-10 inches in length, is well-known for its sharp teeth and ability to attack large prey in groups. They are almost exclusively found in the Amazon River and its tributaries.
10. Cawed
Answer: Cod
The various cod species are capable of producing over 1,000,000 eggs in a single season. For centuries, the cod has been a staple food source to humans. An interesting read about how the cod has affected history is the book "Cod: A Biography of the Fish That Changed the World" by Mark Kurlansky.
11. Woo Awe Who
Answer: Wahoo
The wahoo is very similar in appearance to the king mackerel and it is believed that its name is derived from the Hawaiian island Oahu. Rather than traveling in schools, the wahoo typically lives alone or in groups of two or three.
12. Pig Me See Hoarse
Answer: Pygmy Seahorse
The 35 known species of seahorses make up the genus Hippocampus. Seahorses are instantly recognizable due to their peculiar shape. The pygmy seahorse, one of the smaller varieties, lives in the waters off the Philippines and Indonesia.
13. Howl Lee Butt
Answer: Halibut
The halibut's appearance resembles that of the flounder. The females may reach a weight of 500 pounds while the males generally weigh less than 100 pounds. Different halibut species include the Pacific halibut, Atlantic halibut, California halibut, Greenland halibut, and Australian halibut.
14. Maw He Maw He
Answer: Mahi-Mahi
The mahi-mahi, also known as the dolphin fish and dorado, is a colorful fish that is usually colored yellow on the sides, and blue and green on the back. The mahi-mahi, heavily sought after by fishermen, may weigh up to 90 pounds but it typically weighs between 15 and 25 pounds.
15. Ale Lake Tree Keel
Answer: Electric Eel
The electric eel is actually a fish rather than an eel. It is known as a knifefish which is a group of fish able to produce electric charges. The electric eel can grow up to 8 feet in length and generate a 600 volt shock.
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