5 Questions
Approximately how many living species of fishes are there?
33,395
Which class contains the highest number of fish species?
Bony fishes
Where do the highest diversities of fish species occur?
Tropics
What percentage of fish species live in fresh water?
41%
How many new species of fishes have been described in the last 20 years?
7,000
Test your knowledge on the fascinating world of modern fishes and their classification. Explore the history of ichthyology and discover the diversity of fishes, including jawless fishes and cartilaginous species. How many different species of fishes can you identify? Take this quiz to find out!
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