Tag: Fish species

Genetically, all salmon belong to the family Salmonidae, but the family tree branches into distinct genera, classifying Atlantic and Pacific salmon as different species. While most supermarket salmon is labeled simply as 'salmon,' the world of these anadromous fish is far more complex, with major differences in their life cycle, genetics, and habitats.

The Mediterranean Sea is considered a biodiversity hotspot and contains approximately 7% of the total global marine fish species, an unusually high diversity for a temperate sea. The question, 'Does the Mediterranean have fish?' therefore reveals a vibrant, complex aquatic ecosystem with both abundance and considerable conservation challenges.

According to vocabulary.com, the term 'codfish' is simply a synonym for 'cod', with evidence for its use dating back to the Middle English period. This confirms that, in most everyday contexts, are codfish and cod the same and refer to the same group of commercially important marine fish.