Fish are aquatic animals that have fins, flesh and skeletons which may or may not be covered with scales. They may come from freshwater or saltwater sources. Fish flesh is high in protein. It has a very little amount of connective tissues making it more tender compared to meat.
The types of fish vary according to the water source, the fattiness of the flesh and the body shape/ structure:
Knowing all the varieties of fish there is can be quite overwhelming. Indeed, there is plenty of fish both in saltwater and freshwater sources. Here are the common varieties of fish that we consume for food.