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Saltwater Fish Identification

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Identifying Saltwater Fish

This page showcases field guides to saltwater fish,
identification posters and other essential tools which can aid anglers with saltwater fish identification.

Additional information includes taxonomy terms and other resources which may help identify common species of saltwater fish.

Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish

Written by one of the foremost experts in sportfishing, this colorful reference provides anglers and fish enthusiasts of all levels an easy-to-use, indispensable guide to help you identify and learn about the most common species found off the North American coastlines

Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Saltwater Fish

by: Ken Schultz

Amazon Price: $139.56 (as of 02/14/2012)

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Fish Anatomy

Parts of a Fish

Understanding scientific terms will help anglers to identify saltwater fish species. These fish anatomy terms define the numbered areas of the fish illustration.

1. Depth.
2. Head.
3. Eye.
4. Snout.
5. Premaxillary.
6. Maxillary.
7. Lower Jaw.
8. Opercle.
9. Subopercle.
10. Preoprele and cheek.
11. Branebiostegals.
12. Lateral line.
13. Length of caudal peduncle.
14. Depth of caudal peduncle.
15. Vent.
16. Spinous dorsal fin.
17. Soft dorsal fin.
18. Anal fin.
19. Caudal fin.
20. Pectoral fin.
21. Ventral fin.