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Brackish Water Fish Species
Fish species found in estuaries, mangroves, lagoons, and coastal wetlands where fresh and salt water mix — uniquely adapted to changing salinity.
95
Total Species
7
Endangered (EN+CR)
8
Edible Species
24
Families
Anchovy sprat
Clupeonella engrauliformis
Ehiravidae
Endangered
Edible
Belize sea catfish
Cathorops belizensis
Ariidae
Data Deficient
Edible
Cathorops Puncticulatus
Cathorops puncticulatus
Ariidae
Edible
Knysna seahorse
Hippocampus capensis
Syngnathidae
Endangered
Edible
Kura shad
Alosa curensis
Alosidae
Data Deficient
Edible
Linecheek tank goby
Glossogobius sparsipapillus
Gobiidae
Data Deficient
Edible
Pearlspot
Etroplus suratensis
Cichlidae
Least Concern
Edible
River pipefish
Syngnathus watermeyeri
Syngnathidae
Endangered
Edible