Fish are aquatic animals that live underwater. They possess gills that allow them to breathe. Some fishes are eaten or used as alchemy ingredients by the inhabitants of Tamriel. Fishes of particular note are bold in the table of contents below.
Abecean HalibutEdit
The Abecean Halibut is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor. They can also be found around High Isle, an island in the western Abecean Sea. Abecean Halibut Soup is a beloved dish from the island.[1]
AlewifeEdit
The Alewife is a type of fish that can be found in the Alik'r Desert.
AngelfishEdit
The Angelfish is a type of fish that can be found in untouched freshwater lakes in mild climates, but they are far from delicate. While they are small they can be quite aggressive towards other fish.[2]
The Emperor Angelfish can be found in Cyrodiil.
AnglerEdit
The Angler or Anglerfish is a type of fish that can be found in Skyrim. While the adults are fished for food, Angler Larvae are sought for their alchemical properties. The Humpback Angler could be found in the planetouched waters of the Imperial City during the Planemeld.
ArcherfishEdit
The Archerfish is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade.
ArmorheadEdit
The Armorhead is a type of fish that can be found in Stonefalls.
ArowanaEdit
The Arowana is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor. The Dusk Arowana can be found on Summerset Isle.
Ash BlindfishEdit
The Ash Blindfish is a type of fish that can be found in Vvardenfell.
AyotlchinEdit
Banded KillifishEdit
The Banded Killifish is a type of fish that can be found in the Alik'r Desert.
BarbEdit
The Barb is a type of fish. The Cherry Barb can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane. The Typical Barb can be found in foul water in the Clockwork City.
BarbelEdit
BarfishEdit
The Barfish is a type of fish that can be found in Stormhaven.
BassEdit
The Bass is a type of fish.
- The Brook Bass can be found in Skyrim.
- The Ghastel Bass and Sea Bass can be found in Malabal Tor.
- The Jungle Bass can be found in Greenshade.
- The Rock Bass can be found in Glenumbra.
- The Spotted Bass can be found in the sunny waters of the Gold Coast.
- The Yellow Bass can be found in Stormhaven.
BatfishEdit
The Batfish is a type of fish. The Aphotic Batfish could be found in the planetouched waters of the Imperial City during the Planemeld. The Ghastly Batfish can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.
BichirEdit
The Bichir is a type of fish that can be found in Coldharbour. The Rimmen Bichir can be found within Anequina's rivers.
BirtingrEdit
The Birtingr is a type of fish that can be found in the ocean around Hjaalmarch and Haafingar.
BitterlingEdit
Black ScabbardfishEdit
The Black Scabbardfish is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.
Blackreach PilgrimEdit
The Blackreach Pilgrim is a type of fish that can be found in the Karth River.
Blackwater BullheadEdit
BladefishEdit
Bladefish are a type of fish found in the sump of Umbriel.
BlennyEdit
The Blenny is a type of fish. The Glow-Spotted Blenny could be found in the planetouched waters of the Imperial City during the Planemeld. The Pikeblenny can be found in Deshaan. The Freshwater Blenny can be found in the rivers of Anequina.
BlobfinEdit
The Blobfin or Blobfish is a type of fish that live in polluted waters. They could be found in the planetouched waters of the Imperial City during the Planemeld.
- The Histmuck Blobfin can be found in Shadowfen during certain times of the year.
- The Imperfect Blobfin can be found in the oily waters of the Clockwork City. They were previously presumed to be extinct.
- Blobfish were susceptible to corruption from the Wildburn, Wildburn Blobfish could be found in the foul waters of the West Weald.
Blooming FlowerhornEdit
The Blooming Flowerhorn is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.
Blue SlimefishEdit
The Blue Slimefish is a type of fish that can be found in Coldharbour.
BogaEdit
BombilEdit
The Bombil is a type of fish. The Hammer Bombil can be found in the sunny waters of the Gold Coast. The Pity Bombil can be found in Vvardenfell.
BonefishEdit
The Bonefish is a type of fish that can be found in the Alik'r Desert.
BowfinEdit
BreamEdit
The Bream is a type of fish that which can be found in The Rift. Forest Bream can be found in Reaper's March. Runmare Bream can be found in Cyrodiil.
BristlemouthsEdit
BrotulaEdit
The Brotula is a type of fish that can be found in Reaper's March and Coldharbour.
Bullface WingfinEdit
The Bullface Wingfin is a type of fish that can be found in the sunny waters of the Gold Coast.
Burnish GroperEdit
The Burnish Groper is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.
Cannibal LancetEdit
The Cannibal Lancet is a type of fish that could be found in the planetouched waters of the Imperial City during the Planemeld.
CarpEdit
The Carp is a large type of fish that can be found in temperate lakes and streams. They are popular as food and as pets.[2]
- Grass Carp can be found in Stormhaven
- The Scum Carp can be found in Stonefalls
CatfishEdit
The Catfish is a very large, nosy type of fish with whiskers. They can be found in warm large waters.[2] Common catfish can be found in Skyrim.
- The Bilious Catfish can be found in Grahtwood.
- The Forlorn Catfish can be found in Craglorn.
- The Glass Catfish can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane and in Skyrim.
- The Stream Catfish can be found in Rivenspire.
- The Thorny Catfish can be found in Stonefalls.
- The Verminous Catfish can be found in the oily waters of the Clockwork City. It was presumed to be extinct.
- The Fif Cat can be found in polluted water within the region of Pellitine in Elsweyr.
Catfish skin is known to be used for parchment.[3]
CavefishEdit
The Cavefish is a type of fish that can be found in Coldharbour.
CharEdit
The Char is a type of fish that is related to salmon and can be found in Eastmarch. The Frigid Char can be found within lakes in Hjaalmarch and Haafingar. The Arctic Char can be found on the coastal shores of Skyrim, especially near shipwrecks.
ChinleaEdit
The Chinlea is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.
ChubEdit
The Chub is a small fish that can be found in foul water across Tamriel. They are used as bait to catch larger fish. The Deshaan Chub can be found in Deshaan. The Ichory Chub can be found in Rivenspire. The Lake Chub can be found in Stonefalls.
CichlidEdit
The Cichlid is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.
CodEdit
The Cod is a type of large fish with three dorsal fins that can be found in differing areas of Tamriel.
- The Eucla Cod can be found in Auridon.
- The Morid Cod can be found in Bangkorai.
- The Murray Cod can be found in Greenshade.
- The Northpoint Cod can be found in Rivenspire.
- The Yokudan Cod can be found in Craglorn.
CoelacanthEdit
CoffinfishEdit
The Coffinfish is a type of fish. The Hairy Coffinfish can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains. The Sleeper Coffinfish can be found in Vvardenfell.
Copper OreodoryEdit
The Copper Oreodory is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.
Bluespotted CornetfishEdit
The Bluespotted Cornetfish is a type of fish that can be found off the coast of High Isle.
CrestfishEdit
The Crestfish is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.
CroakerEdit
Crystal HanniaEdit
The Crystal Hannia is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.
CudgeonEdit
DabEdit
The Dab is a type of fish that can be found in Stormhaven.
DaggerfishEdit
DaggertoothEdit
The Daggertooth is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.
DarterEdit
The Darter is a type of fish. The Plasm Darter can be found in Coldharbour. The Shaveskin Darter can be found in the rivers of Pellitine. The Ivory Darter can be found in Blackwood.
DhufishEdit
The Dhufish is a common type of fish that can be found in saltwater across Tamriel.
DirefishEdit
The Direfish is a large type of fish that inhabit underground lakes in Skyrim. Nordic legend has it that the direfish has a bit of dragon blood coursing through its veins.[2]
DragonfishEdit
DreughfishEdit
Druadach GarpikeEdit
Siltwallow BurrfishEdit
DriftfishEdit
The Driftfish is a type of fish that can be found in the Alik'r Desert.
Pinegilled DrumEdit
EelEdit
The Eel is a type of fish.
- The Azure Eel can be found in Coldharbour.
- The Cusk Eel can be found in Greenshade.
- The Cutthroat Eel can be found in the Alik'r Desert.
- The Geels-ha Butcher Eel is a type of massive river eel present in Kothringi folklore that swallow haj mota whole and whose gizzards are believed to be the source of bog-blue jasper.[4]
- The Leechtooth Eel can be found within foul water in the Reach.
- The Matron Eelpout can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.
- The Mustard Eel can be found in Deshaan.
- The Nedic Eel can be found in Craglorn.
- The Netch-Hook Eel can be found in Vvardenfell.
- The Reaper's Eel can be found in Reaper's March.
- The Ribbon Eel can be found in Rivenspire.
- The Sand Eel can be found in the Alik'r Desert.
- The Sewer Eel can be found in Cyrodiil.
- The Snapper Eel can be found in Grahtwood.
- The Snipe Eel can be found in Eastmarch.
- The Swamp Eel can be found in Black Marsh[5] and Grahtwood.
- The Thrassian Eel can be found on Auridon.
- The Trapjaw Eel could be found in the planetouched waters of the Imperial City during the Planemeld.
- The Two-Headed Glow-Eel is a species of two-headed eel. According to legend, one known as known as Fefmem and Gemalleir was among Ysgramor's pets of renown that were among his Five Hundred Companions.[UOL 1]
- The Wolf-Eel can be found in Greenshade.
EnmegalabzuEdit
The Enmegalabzu is a type of anglerfish that can be found in the oily waters of the Clockwork City. It is thought to be extinct.
Eton SpratEdit
The Eton Sprat is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.
Fat SleeperEdit
FiremouthEdit
The Firemouth is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.
FlounderEdit
The Flounder is a type of fish. The Azurain Flounder can be found in Glenumbra. The Nirn Flounder can be found in Craglorn. The Stormhaven Flounder can be found in Stormhaven.
Flying FishEdit
The Flying Fish is a type of fish that can be found in Reaper's March.
Fresh-Water SardinellaEdit
The Fresh-Water Sardinella is a type of fish that can be found in the rivers of Pellitine.
FretfishEdit
The Fretfish is a type of fish that can be found in the Karth River.
Fringed MudskipperEdit
The Fringed Mudskipper is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.
FrogfishEdit
The Frogfish is a type of fish. The Spiny Frogfish can be found in the sunny waters of the Gold Coast. The Muckbelly Frogfish can be found within foul water in the Reach.
FungusfishEdit
The Fungusfish is a type of fish that can be found in Stonefalls.
GalaxiasEdit
GarEdit
The Gar is a type of fish that can be found in Grahtwood and Bangkorai. The Harbour Gar and the Heinous Gar can be found in Coldharbour. The Old Man Gar can be found in Deshaan. The Osheeja Gar can be found in Black Marsh and are caught by the Naka-Desh tribe.[6]
Ghost HaddockEdit
Ghost KnifefishEdit
GhoulfishEdit
The Ghoulfish is a type of fish that can be found in Coldharbour.
Giant HammerjawEdit
The Giant Hammerjaw is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.
GibberfishEdit
GlassfishEdit
The Glassfish is a type of fish that can be found in Cyrodiil and Skyrim.
Their natural habitats are deep subterranean waterways, glassfish can also be found in the open waters of warn, clear lakes when they swim above ground for spawning.
Glasshead BarreleyeEdit
GobyEdit
The Goby is a type of fish. The Dragon Goby can be found in Craglorn. The Eel-Goby can be found in Shadowfen. The Pilgrim Goby can be found in Vvardenfell. The Briarthorn Goby can be found within foul water in the Reach.
GoldfishEdit
The Goldfish is a type of fish that can be found in Skyrim. They were often said to have poor memories.
GouramiEdit
GraylingEdit
The Grayling is a type of long, tapered fish that are related to the salmon. They can be found in the rivers of Anequina.
- The Arctic Grayling can be found in the Sea of Ghosts and in freezing waters in Skyrim. They are called the "Lady of the Ice" and are described as elegant fish by fishermen. They are known to be prey to Horkers.
Greater AshmouthEdit
The Greater Ashmouth is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.
Greater FangfinEdit
Greater SenchefinEdit
Great YellowfinEdit
The Great Yellowfin is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.
GrouperEdit
The Grouper is a type of fish that can be found in the Rift. The Dusky Grouper can be found in Rivenspire. The Eltheric Grouper can be found on Stros M'Kai.
GuiyuEdit
The Guiyu is a type of fish that could be found in the planetouched waters of the Imperial City during the Planemeld. The Firemouth Guiyu can be found in Vvardenfell.
Hag Fen HagfishEdit
Hagfin VendaceEdit
HakeEdit
The Hake is a type of fish that can be found in Rivenspire. The Bjoulsae Hake can be found in Bangkorai.
HardyheadEdit
Harpoon-FishEdit
HatchetfishEdit
The Hatchetfish is a type of fish that could be found in the planetouched waters of the Imperial City during the Planemeld.
Hew's RasboraEdit
The Hew's Rasbora is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.
HistcarpEdit
The Histcarp is a common type of fish that can be found in ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water.
Hist Sap ShinerEdit
Ice FishEdit
Ice RemoraEdit
IdeEdit
IlyadifishEdit
Imperial LoosejawEdit
The Imperial Loosejaw is a type of fish that could be found in the planetouched waters of the Imperial City during the Planemeld.
InconnuEdit
The Inconnu is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor.
Inner Sea ScalyfinEdit
The Inner Sea Scalyfin is a type of saltwater fish that can be found off the coast of Bleakrock Isle and Bal Foyen.
Jewel FishEdit
Khaj'RohEdit
KoiEdit
The Koi is a type of fish that can be found in Grahtwood. The Ice Koi can be found in the Rift.
KuuyicetEdit
LadyfishEdit
The Ladyfish is a type of fish that can be found in Reaper's March.
LampreyEdit
The Lamprey is a type of fish that can be found in Glenumbra. The Mud Lamprey can be found in Deshaan. The Sanguine Lamprey can be found within foul water in Skyrim's western holds.
LenokEdit
Lesser AshmouthEdit
The Lesser Ashmouth is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.
LingweloceEdit
The Lingweloce is a type of fish that can be found on the Summerset Isle.
LoachEdit
The Loach is a type of fish. The Black Anvil Loach can be found in the sunny waters of the Gold Coast. The Gray Loach can be found in Stormhaven. The Wen Loach could be found in the planetouched waters of the Imperial City during the Planemeld. The Solitude Loach can be found in the rivers of Hjaalmarch and Haafingar.
LodsilungurEdit
The Lodsilungur is a type of fish that can be found in the lakes of Hjaalmarch and Haafingar.†
Longlure EelfinEdit
LongfinEdit
The Longfin is a common type of fish that can be found in saltwater across Tamriel. The Abecean Longfin can be caught in ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water and can be used as an ingredient in alchemy. The Morthal Longfin can be found in the rivers of Hjaalmarch and Haafingar.
LungfishEdit
The Lungfish is a type of fish that can be found in the Alik'r Desert. The Scaly Lungfish can be found in Bangkorai.
LyretailEdit
The Lyretail is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade. The Lyretail Anthias can be found in Skyrim.
MackerelEdit
The Mackerel is a type of fish. The Preposterous Mackerel can be found in Reaper's March. The Pellitine Horse Mackerel can be found in the oceans around Pellitine.
ManefishEdit
The Manefish is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade.
MermouthEdit
MerringarEdit
The Merringar is a rare type of fish that can be found in the Sea of Ghosts, roughly a week's voyage north from mainland Skyrim. They are considered to be a delicacy. Local fishermen hunt them in schools, but harvesting them is a dangerous endeavor as their blood can attract dreugh. Simocles Quo, the Master of Cuisine in Emperor Uriel VII's Elder Council, nearly died in such an event.[8]
MichinitlEdit
MinnowEdit
The Minnow is a type of small fish that can be found in saltwater across Tamriel. They are used as bait to catch larger fish.
MojarraEdit
MolaEdit
MonkfishEdit
The Monkfish is a type of fish that can be found in Deshaan. Blue Monkfish can be found on Auridon.
MorayEdit
The Moray is a type of eel. The Sand Moray can be found in the Alik'r Desert. The Yellow Moray can be found in Stormhaven.
MouthbrooderEdit
MrigalEdit
The Mrigal is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor.
Mud HopperEdit
Mud hoppers are amphibious fish which can survive both out of water and on the ocean floor. They can be found along the shoreline of bodies of water or in swampy areas. The brown and green variety can be found on Summerset and Artaeum, while the vibrantly colored subspecies can be found in southern Tamriel, such as in Murkmire and Southern Elsweyr, as well as in the Inner Sea of Morrowind.
Muddy RazorgillEdit
MudfishEdit
MuskellungeEdit
MuskieEdit
The Muskie is a type of fish that can be found in rivers on Auridon. The Blue Muskie is native to the rivers of Skyrim's western holds, namely Hjaalmarch, Haafingar and the area once known as Karthwatch. The Onkobra Muskie can be found in Blackwood.
NaseEdit
NebfishEdit
NelmaEdit
The Nelma is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.
OannaEdit
The Oanna is a type of aquatic animal that can be found in Vvardenfell.
OnoEdit
The Ono is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor.
OpahEdit
Opaline AlbacoreEdit
OrodEdit
The Orod is a type of fish that can be found in the oily waters of the Clockwork City. It is thought to be extinct.
OtoEdit
The Oto is a type of fish. Hoaga Otos can be found in Vvardenfell. The Zebra Oto can be found in the Rift.
Ouze ToadfishEdit
The Ouze Toadfish is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor.
PaddlefishEdit
Palatine SabertoothEdit
The Palatine Sabertooth is a type of fish that can be found in the sunny waters of the Gold Coast.
PangaEdit
PantherfishEdit
Pariah LumpfishEdit
The Pariah Lumpfish is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.
PearlfishEdit
The Pearlfish is a small fish whose name comes from the way they gather near clams along the northern shore of Skyrim in the Sea of Ghosts.[2]
They are used for their alchemical properties and as food.
PerchEdit
The Perch is a type of fish. The Silverside Perch can commonly be found in ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water across Tamriel. The Cambray Perch can be found in Glenumbra. The Pirate Perch can be found in Cyrodiil. The Tiger Perch can be found in Grahtwood. The Yellow Perch can be found in Cyrodiil. The Elsweyr River Perch can be found in Pellitine's rivers.
PigfishEdit
PikeEdit
The Pike is a type of fish. The Alcaire Pike can be found in Stormhaven. The Blackspotted Pike can be found in rivers on Auridon. The Eastmarch Pike can be found in Eastmarch. The Longmouth Pike can be found in the sunny waters of the Gold Coast. The Shimmerpike can be found on Auridon. The Stingerpike can be found in Coldharbour. The Chillwind Pike can be found in the rivers of Skyrim's western Holds.
PogfishEdit
The Pogfish is a long, bright type of fish with silver scales and a claw-shaped mouth. They use their powerful fins to swim up and down the rivers of Skyrim, most commonly in the Reach.[2]
After being gutted, one way to prepare and store them for consumption is to cut them into long strips and salt them.[10]:28
PowenEdit
PricklebackEdit
PricklefishEdit
PufferfishEdit
PupfishEdit
The Pupfish is a type of fish that can be found in Bangkorai. The Desert Pupfish can be found in the Alik'r Desert. Hircine's Pupfish can be found in Anequina.
Quicksilver LingweEdit
The Quicksilver Lingwe is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.
QuillbackEdit
QuillfishEdit
Radhin ZhabEdit
The Radhin Zhab is a type of fish that can be found in filthy water within the region of Pellitine.
Radiant DoryEdit
The Radiant Dory is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.
Rainbow FishEdit
RattailEdit
The Rattail is a type of fish that can be found in the sunny waters of the Gold Coast.
RayEdit
The Ray is a type of fish. The Pyandonean Ray can be found on Khenarthi's Roost. The Devil Ray can be found in Grahtwood. The River Stingray can be found in Stormhaven.
Not to be confused with airborne Rays.
RazorfishEdit
Razorfish are known to be eaten by whales.[11]
Red GurnardEdit
The Red Gurnard is a type of fish that can be found in Reaper's March.
ReedfishEdit
Resdaynian SailfinEdit
The Resdaynian Sailfin is a type of fish that can be found in Vvardenfell.
RicefishEdit
The Ricefish is a type of fish that can be found in Stonefalls.
River BettyEdit
The River Betty is a purple type of fish that can commonly be found in bodies of water around Tamriel. The fish is poisonous, making it useful in alchemy.
Gonfalon RockfishEdit
Roh-RiEdit
RoughyEdit
The Roughy is a type of fish. The Orange Roughy can be found in Shadowfen. The White Roughy can be found in The Rift.
SablefishEdit
The Sablefish is a type of fish that can be found in the Alik'r Desert.
SalmonEdit
The Salmon is a gray type of fish that can commonly be found in bodies of water around Tamriel. They are often seen jumping to ascend waterfalls and rapids. While the other species of fish tend to swim near the surface of bodies of water, salmon may often be seen either near the surface or in the depths. Its pinkish-orange flesh is a popular food source, and can be eaten raw or salted and cooked. The Crag Salmon can be found in Craglorn. The Jarl Salmon can be found in the Rift. The Midget Salmon can be found in the Alik'r Desert. The Sockeye Salmon can be found in the Rift. The Ghost Salmon can be found in the oceans near Haafingar and Hjaalmarch.
Saw BellyEdit
The Saw Belly is a type of fish that can be found in the Alik'r Desert.
SawfishEdit
The Sawfish is a type of fish that can be found in Stormhaven.
Scabrous GrenadierEdit
The Scabrous Grenadier is a type of fish that could be found in the planetouched waters of the Imperial City during the Planemeld.
ScorpionfishEdit
The Scorpionfish is a type of fish that can be found in the sunny waters of the Gold Coast. The Scorpion Fish can be found in dark, subterranean waters in Skyrim.
Senche FlatheadEdit
The Senche Flathead is a type of aquatic animal that can be found on Summerset Isle.
ShadEdit
The Shad is a type of small fish that can be found in lakes across Tamriel. They are used as bait to catch larger fish.
- The Ash Shad can be found in Stonefalls
- The Strid Shad can be found in Reaper's March
SharkEdit
Sharks are a type of fish. They are known to pose a danger to those who swim in deep waters.[12]
- The Bala Shark and Beggar Shark can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.
- The Fang Shark can be found in Coldharbour.
- The Golem Shark can be found in Eastmarch.
- The Magrove Shark can be found in Grahtwood.
- The Sleeper Shark can be found in the sunny waters of the Gold Coast.
- The Weeping Pygmy Shark can be found in Vvardenfell.
- The Skyrim Gurry Shark can be found in the oceans near Haafingar and Hjaalmarch.[13]
- Pad-sa Sharks are scrappy survivors that inhabit fresh and salty waters, usually found from the mouth of the Niben River to the Topal Bay.[14]
- Blue Fang Sharks can be found off the coast of the Systres and possess a blue and white coloration.[15]
Shark TadpoleEdit
SheartoothEdit
Shearteeth are a type of fish found in the Sump on Umbriel. They are described as having a "maw full of teeth". They can reach at least fifteen feet long and have long whip-like tails, dual swimming fins on the underside, teeth that "would shame a shark", and a tough hide. They are usually non-aggressive to Skraws but will attack if the sump considers someone an intruder.
SheepsheadEdit
The Sheepshead is a type of fish that can be found in Reaper's March.
SkateEdit
SkorrnEdit
SlaughterfishEdit
Slaughterfish are small, aggressive fish with razor-sharp teeth found in the waters of nearly all of Nirn and even in other realms such as Coldharbour.
They are often found in large groups that will swarm unwary prey quickly and lethally, some specimens have been known to grow at least twice as large than average due to plentiful meals. Slaughterfish tend to prefer foul waters but can thrive in a variety of aquatic environments across Tamriel, such as deep inland lakes and underground rivers. They have even been sighted in the heavily polluted, oily waters of the Clockwork City, where most other fish species had been rendered near-extinct.
- Variations: Rumare Slaughterfish, Small Slaughterfish, Giant Slaughterfish, Crab-Slaughter-Crane, Blind Slaughterfish, Electric Slaughterfish
SlimeslitherEdit
The Slimeslither is a type of fish that can be found in Reaper's March.
SnakeheadEdit
The Snakehead is a type of fish that can be found in Rivenspire.
SnapperEdit
The Snapper is a type of fish. The Lake Snapper can be found in Bangkorai. The Perfumed Snapper can be found in Murkmire. Its sweet-smelling oils are known to be extracted for use in Shadowscale customs.[16]
SoleEdit
The Sole is a type of fish. The Finless Sole can be found in Glenumbra. The Lined Sole can be found in the dirty water within Murkmire.
SpadefishEdit
The Spadefish is a type of disc-shaped fish with brush-like teeth. They can be found in temperate streams and around the bases of waterfalls in the Reach.[2]
SpadetailEdit
The Spadetail is a common type of fish that can be found in still lakes with deep holes or overgrowth that let them stay out of the sun. Guts from small frogs, guar and chickens as well as tiny ocean minnows are the best bait for attracting spadetails.
- The Cyrodilic Spadetail can be found in ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water. Despite its name, its habitat is not limited to Cyrodiil.
Sparking AnglermouthEdit
The Sparking Anglermouth is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.
Speckled DaceEdit
The Speckled Dace is a type of fish found in the fresh and brackish water of Anequina.
Speckled SaugerEdit
Spiny OrcfishEdit
Stained PorgyEdit
StargazerEdit
The Stargazer is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor.
SteelheadEdit
SticklebackEdit
StinkfishEdit
The Stinkfish is a type of fish that can be found in the foul waters of Stonefalls.
StonefishEdit
The Stonefish is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor.
Strident LeechfinEdit
The Strident Leechfin is a type of fish that can be found in the rivers of Malabal Tor.
SturgeonEdit
The Sturgeon is a type of fish that can be found in lakes on Auridon. The King Sturgeon can be found in Eastmarch. The Azurian Sturgeon can be found in the Azurian Sea. Their caviar was the personal favorite of King Kurog gro-Orsinium.
SuckerEdit
The Sucker is a type of fish. The Hog Sucker can be found in Grahtwood. The Modoc Sucker can be found in Eastmarch. The Sulfursucker can be found in the Rift. The Desert Sucker can be found in the rivers of Anequina. The Ruin Sucker can be found in the foul waters of Pellitine.
SunfishEdit
The Sunfish is a type of fish.
The Pygmy Sunfish can be found in temperate lakes in Skyrim, with them being more commonly seen in rainy conditions. They are often seen by travelers who stop to enjoy the hot springs of Eastmarch.[2]
The Redear Sunfish can be found in lakes within Murkmire.
SwaiEdit
SweetfishEdit
The Sweetfish is a type of fish that can be found in Reaper's March.
TenchEdit
The Tench' is a type of fish that can be found in Stonefalls. The Ruby Tench can be found in Rivenspire. The Lost Valley Tench can be found in the Karth River.
TetraEdit
The Tetra is a type of fish. The Elsweyr Moon Tetra can be found in the rivers of Anequina. The Hypogean Tetra can be found in foul water around Hjaalmarch and Haafingar.
Thick Scaled MulletEdit
ToadfishEdit
TilapiaEdit
The Tilapia is a type of fish. The Toadstool Tilapia can be found in Deshaan. The Pellitine Tilapia can be found in foul water within Pellitine.
Topal FancheEdit
Toxic XoachEdit
TravallyEdit
The Travally is a type of fish that can be found in Stonefalls. Anu's Travally can be found on Summerset Isle.
TriggerfishEdit
The Triggerfish is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade.
Tripod SpiderfishEdit
The Tripod Spiderfish is a type of fish that can be found in Skyrim.
TrodhEdit
The Trodh is a common type of fish that can be found in foul waters across Tamriel. They are very small and crunchy. Dead, cooked trodh are poisonous, thus they are best eaten live.[17] Fish roe and crawlers can be used as bait to catch them.[18]
TroutEdit
The Trout is a type of fish. The Brook Trout can be found in Glenumbra. The Brown Trout can be found in Reaper's March. The Cutthroat Trout can be found in Deshaan. The Ilinalta Trout can be found in the Rift. The Nibenay Trout can be found in Cyrodiil. The Rivenspire Trout can be found in Rivenspire. The Nchuand Cavetrout can be found in the Karth River. The Spotted Seatrout can be found in the ocean around Murkmire. The Bone-Trout is a type of trout that can be found in Murkmire. They aren't very smart. The native tribes of Murkmire may say "[that person] has a brain like a bone-trout" when describing someone who isn't very bright.[19]
Tum WeeverEdit
The Tum Weever is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.
TunaEdit
TurbotEdit
The Turbot is a type of fish that can be found in Rivenspire.
Vampire FishEdit
The Vampire Fish is a type of large fish that can be found in underground dark pools in Skyrim, baring sharp fangs.
VandelliaEdit
The Vandellia is a type of fish that can be found in the foul waters around Hjaalmarch and Haafingar.
VenomfishEdit
The Venomfish is a type of fish that can be found in Coldharbour.
ViperfishEdit
The Viperfish is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade.
VorkhiposhEdit
The Vorkhiposh is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.
WalleyeEdit
The Walleye is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade. The Silver Walleye can be found in Stormhaven.
WarmouthEdit
WedgefishEdit
WhalefishEdit
The Whalefish is a type of fish. The Flabby Whalefish could be found in the planetouched waters of the Imperial City during the Planemeld. The Oil-Eater Whalefish can be found in the oily waters of the Clockwork City.
Whisper KnifefishEdit
The Whisper Knifefish is a type of fish that can be found in the oily waters of the Clockwork City. It is thought to be extinct.
WhitefishEdit
The Whitefish is a type of freshwater fish. Z'en's Whitefish can be found in the lakes of Malabal Tor.
White River PickerelEdit
The White River Pickerel is a type of fish. The White River Pickerel can be found in Eastmarch.
WrasseEdit
The Wrasse is a type of fish. The Akaviri Wrasse can be found in Stonefalls. The Ancestor Wrasse can be found in the oily waters of the Clockwork City. It is thought to be extinct.
Xylo PiranhaEdit
The Xylo Piranha is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade.
ZanderEdit
The Zander is a type of fish that can be found in Shadowfen. The Rainbow Zander can be found in Stonefalls. The Red Zander can be found in Blackwood.
Zebra PompanoEdit
The Zebra Pompano is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade.
Zha'ja RohEdit
The Zha'ja Roh is a type of fish that can be found in the ocean around Pellitine.
GalleryEdit
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A fish hatchery in northern Skyrim
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A variety of fish
NotesEdit
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†The Lodsilungur shares a name with the Icelandic fur-bearing trout of legend.
ReferencesEdit
- ^ The Delicacies of High Isle — Bellona Calatorius
- ^ a b c d e f g h Fishing Mastery — Swims-In-Deep-Water
- ^ Fish-Skin Parchment in ESO
- ^ Bog-Blue Jasper Fetish antiquity codex entry in ESO: Blackwood
- ^ Veesk-Olan's 103rd hireling correspondence in ESO
- ^ Tribes of Blackwood: Riverbacks — Emmanubeth Hurrent, the Wayfarers' Society of Wayrest
- ^ Xukas' dialogue at the Deepmire during The Swamp and the Serpent in ESO: Murkmire
- ^ The Red Kitchen Reader — Simocles Quo
- ^ 2920, Sun's Dusk — Carlovac Townway
- ^ Keyes, Greg. The Infernal City. Del Rey Books, 2009.
- ^ Farkas' dialogue in Skyrim
- ^ Sharks in Redguard
- ^ Fishing in ESO
- ^ Pad-Sa Shark Teeth antiquity codex entry in ESO: Blackwood
- ^ Blue Fang Shark, Mounted in ESO
- ^ Sulahkeesh's dialogue during The Assassin's Arbitration in ESO: Murkmire
- ^ The Argonian Account — Waughin Jarth
- ^ A Guide to Fishing Tamriel — "The Old Slaughterfish"
- ^ Xukas' dialogue at Alten Meerhleel during Missing in Murkmire in ESO: Murkmire
Note: The following references are considered to be unofficial sources. They are included to round off this article and may not be authoritative or conclusive.