The definitive database for aquatic species - fish biology, habitat, edibility, conservation status, aquarium care, mercury safety, and sustainability. Crustaceans, molluscs, corals, and more expanding soon. Reviewed by a credentialed fisheries expert.
Aquareap covers all aquatic life - from the 37,094 fish species in the database today to the crustaceans, molluscs, corals, and invertebrates we're building toward. One reference for every organism that lives in water.
Every known species organised by scientific classification - explore from class level down to individual species.
Handpicked species pages - from the popular to the extraordinary.
Every species categorised - from aquarium keepers and anglers to food safety and sustainable shopping.
Conservation status across all 37,094 species in the Aquareap database, sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The most species-rich families in the Aquareap database - each linking to hundreds of individual species pages.
Aquareap's sustainability rating covers 1,890+ edible species - combining NOAA stock assessments, IUCN population data, and Monterey Bay Seafood Watch into four clear consumer ratings.
Aquareap's aquarium section covers 1,847 species with scientifically accurate water parameters, difficulty ratings, tank mate compatibility and disease guides. Built for hobbyists, vetted by a fisheries expert.
The market position Aquareap occupies is entirely unoccupied - combining biology, nutrition, sustainability, recipes, and world records in a single platform.
Every recipe includes ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition per serving, difficulty rating, sustainability context and cooking equipment recommendations.
Auto-generated data tables, editorial key differences, and a clear verdict - including sustainability and nutrition for edible species.
Structured nutrition and safety data from USDA FoodData Central and FDA/EPA guidelines. Consumer utility, not government jargon.
Nutritional data: USDA FoodData Central · Mercury classifications: FDA/EPA Advice About Eating Fish
Deep-dive editorial hubs aggregating species data, articles, and glossary terms around the topics that matter most.
420+ ichthyology and aquatic science terms in plain English - including a dedicated Nutrition & Sustainability category.
Browse GlossaryIn-depth guides, species rankings, recipes, sustainability features and fun facts - all hyperlinked into the species database.
Every Aquareap species page is reviewed by a credentialed fisheries expert before publication. Nutrition data is verified against USDA FoodData Central. Sustainability ratings are cross-referenced against NOAA stock assessments and Monterey Bay Seafood Watch.
The only consumer-grade fish species API with biology, nutrition data, sustainability ratings, and recipe content - all in a single endpoint call.
World records to recipes. Aquarium care to mercury safety. Every species, every detail.