FishBase
A global biodiversity information system for finfishes covering taxonomy, biology, ecology, life history, uses and cited historical records.
Search FishBase ↗The short story
More than
a name.
FishBase grew from a database focused on major commercial species into a broad information system for finfishes. Its value is the path from a common name to a scientific record and cited evidence—not a guarantee about a seafood item in front of you.
Why it is here
A useful starting point,
not a verdict.
It gives readers a structured starting point for resolving scientific names, common-name ambiguity and species facts before making a sourcing claim.
This listing is informational. It is not an endorsement, certification, ranking or guarantee. Independently confirm identity, credentials, licences, safety information, price, availability, terms and current operating status before acting.
The researched view
Then, now and
what can be verified next.
This section follows the named sources. If a future direction is not published by the source, it is not added here.
From commercial species to a global fish system
FishBase states that its initial purpose was to provide population-dynamics facts for 200 major commercial species. It grew into a broader biodiversity information system for finfishes.
Names, biology and references in one route
The current site covers taxonomy, biology, trophic ecology, life history, uses and historical records, supported by collaborators and an international scientific consortium. The platform says its web data are updated bimonthly.
Resolve the name before the claim
Use FishBase to move from a market or local common name toward a scientific name and cited record. Then return to local fishery, product and regulatory sources; the database does not verify the fish being sold.
Questions worth carrying
Take these to
the source.
- 01
Open the official source and confirm that its current scope matches what you need.
- 02
Check dates, location, eligibility, price, availability and terms before relying on the listing.
- 03
Independently verify any provider, product, claim or transaction connected with the resource.
Before you act
Use the listing
with context.
These checks are adapted to this kind of entry. The official source remains the place to confirm current details.
- 01
Open the official source and confirm that its current scope matches what you need.
- 02
Check dates, location, eligibility, price, availability and terms before relying on the listing.
- 03
Independently verify any provider, product, claim or transaction connected with the resource.
Controlling source
Continue with
the official record.
Submit, claim or correct
Bring a useful name
into the blue.
Suggest a new listing, identify your relationship to an existing one, or send a correction. Every submission is reviewed before publication.
Payment cannot buy verification. Commercial relationships are labelled wherever they apply.