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Fish

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]

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AlewifeEdit

The Alewife is a type of fish that can be found in the Alik'r Desert.

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AngelfishEdit

 
An Angelfish

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.

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AnglerEdit

 
Angler Larvae
 
An Angler

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.

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ArcherfishEdit

The Archerfish is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade.

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ArmorheadEdit

The Armorhead is a type of fish that can be found in Stonefalls.

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ArowanaEdit

The Arowana is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor. The Dusk Arowana can be found on Summerset Isle.

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Ash BlindfishEdit

The Ash Blindfish is a type of fish that can be found in Vvardenfell.

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AyotlchinEdit

The Ayotlchin is a type of fish found in murky water within Murkmire.

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Banded KillifishEdit

The Banded Killifish is a type of fish that can be found in the Alik'r Desert.

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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.

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BarbelEdit

The Barbel is a type of fish that can be found on Auridon.

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BarfishEdit

The Barfish is a type of fish that can be found in Stormhaven.

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BassEdit

 
A Brook Bass

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.
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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.

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BichirEdit

The Bichir is a type of fish that can be found in Coldharbour. The Rimmen Bichir can be found within Anequina's rivers.

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BirtingrEdit

The Birtingr is a type of fish that can be found in the ocean around Hjaalmarch and Haafingar.

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BitterlingEdit

The Bitterling is a type of fish that can be found in Craglorn.

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Black ScabbardfishEdit

The Black Scabbardfish is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.

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Blackreach PilgrimEdit

The Blackreach Pilgrim is a type of fish that can be found in the Karth River.

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Blackwater BullheadEdit

The Blackwater Bullhead is a type of fish that can be found in Blackwood.

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BladefishEdit

Bladefish are a type of fish found in the sump of Umbriel.

BlennyEdit

 
A blenny

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.

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BlobfinEdit

 
A blobfin

The Blobfin is a type of fish that live in polluted waters.

  • The Histmuck Blobfin can be found in Shadowfen during certain times of the year.
  • The Imperfect Blobfin was found in the oily waters of the Clockwork City. They are thought to be extinct.
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Blooming FlowerhornEdit

The Blooming Flowerhorn is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.

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Blue SlimefishEdit

The Blue Slimefish is a type of fish that can be found in Coldharbour.

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BogaEdit

The Boga is a type of fish that can be found in Shadowfen.

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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.

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BonefishEdit

The Bonefish is a type of fish that can be found in the Alik'r Desert.

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BowfinEdit

The Bowfin is a type of fish that can be found in lakes within Murkmire.

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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.

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BristlemouthsEdit

The Bristlemouths is a type of fish that can be found in rivers on Auridon.

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BrotulaEdit

The Brotula is a type of fish that can be found in Reaper's March and Coldharbour.

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Bullface WingfinEdit

The Bullface Wingfin is a type of fish that can be found in the sunny waters of the Gold Coast.

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Burnish GroperEdit

The Burnish Groper is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.

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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.

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CarpEdit

 
A Carp

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]

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CatfishEdit

 
A Catfish
 
A Glass Catfish

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 is thought 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]

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CavefishEdit

The Cavefish is a type of fish that can be found in Coldharbour.

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CharEdit

 
An Arctic Char

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.

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ChinleaEdit

The Chinlea is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.

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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.

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CichlidEdit

The Cichlid is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.

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CodEdit

 
A Cod

The Cod is a type of large fish with three dorsal fins that can be found in differing areas of Tamriel.

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CoelacanthEdit

The Coelacanth is a type of fish that can be found in Shadowfen.

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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.

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Copper OreodoryEdit

The Copper Oreodory is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.

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Bluespotted CornetfishEdit

The Bluespotted Cornetfish is a type of fish that can be found off the coast of High Isle.

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CrestfishEdit

The Crestfish is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.

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CroakerEdit

The Croaker is a type of fish that can be found in Craglorn.

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Crystal HanniaEdit

The Crystal Hannia is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.

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CudgeonEdit

The Cudgeon is a type of fish that can be found in the rivers of Anequina.

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DabEdit

The Dab is a type of fish that can be found in Stormhaven.

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DaggerfishEdit

The Daggerfish is a type of fish that can be found off the coast of High Isle.

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DaggertoothEdit

The Daggertooth is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.

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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.

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DhufishEdit

The Dhufish is a common type of fish that can be found in saltwater across Tamriel.

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DirefishEdit

 
A Direfish

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]

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DragonfishEdit

The Dragonfish is a type of fish that can be found in Glenumbra.

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DreughfishEdit

The Dreughfish is a type of fish that can be found in Grahtwood.

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Druadach GarpikeEdit

The Druadach Garpike is a type of fish can be found in lakes around the Reach.

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Siltwallow BurrfishEdit

The Siltwallow Burrfish is a type of fish found within foul water in the Reach.

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DriftfishEdit

The Driftfish is a type of fish that can be found in the Alik'r Desert.

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Pinegilled DrumEdit

The Pinegilled Drum is a type of fish that can be found in lakes around The Reach.

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EelEdit

 
Solitude eel
 
An Eel

The Eel is a type of fish.

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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.

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Eton SpratEdit

The Eton Sprat is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.

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Fat SleeperEdit

The Fat Sleeper is a type of fish found in Murkmire.

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FiremouthEdit

The Firemouth is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.

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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.

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Fresh-Water SardinellaEdit

The Fresh-Water Sardinella is a type of fish that can be found in the rivers of Pellitine.

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FretfishEdit

The Fretfish is a type of fish that can be found in the Karth River.

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Fringed MudskipperEdit

The Fringed Mudskipper is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.

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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.

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FungusfishEdit

The Fungusfish is a type of fish that can be found in Stonefalls.

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GalaxiasEdit

The Galaxias is a type of fish found in the rivers of Anequina.

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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]

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Ghost HaddockEdit

The Ghost Haddock is a type of fish that can be found in Eastmarch.

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Ghost KnifefishEdit

The Ghost Knifefish is a type of fish that can be found in Craglorn.

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GhoulfishEdit

The Ghoulfish is a type of fish that can be found in Coldharbour.

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Giant HammerjawEdit

The Giant Hammerjaw is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.

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GibberfishEdit

The Gibberfish is a type of fish that can be found in Deshaan.

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GlassfishEdit

 
A glassfish

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.

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Glasshead BarreleyeEdit

The Glasshead Barreleye is a type of fish that can be found in Craglorn.

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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.

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GoldfishEdit

 
A Goldfish

The Goldfish is a type of fish that can be found in Skyrim. They were often said to have poor memories.

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GouramiEdit

The Gourami is a type of fish that can be found in Deshaan.

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GraylingEdit

 
An Arctic Grayling

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.
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Greater AshmouthEdit

The Greater Ashmouth is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.

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Greater FangfinEdit

The Greater Fangfin is a type of fish that can be found in Grahtwood.

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Greater SenchefinEdit

The Greater Senchefin is a type of fish that can be found in the rivers of Anequina.

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Great YellowfinEdit

The Great Yellowfin is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.

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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.

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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.

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Hag Fen HagfishEdit

The Hag Fen Hagfish is a type of fish that can be found in Glenumbra.

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Hagfin VendaceEdit

The Hagfin Vendace is a type of fish found in lakes around the Reach.

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HakeEdit

The Hake is a type of fish that can be found in Rivenspire. The Bjoulsae Hake can be found in Bangkorai.

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HardyheadEdit

The Hardyhead is a type of fish that can be found in Shadowfen.

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Harpoon-FishEdit

The Harpoon-Fish is a type of fish that can be found in Murkmire. They swim very fast.[7]

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HatchetfishEdit

The Hatchetfish is a type of fish that could be found in the planetouched waters of the Imperial City during the Planemeld.

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Hew's RasboraEdit

The Hew's Rasbora is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.

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HistcarpEdit

 
A Histcarp

The Histcarp is a common type of fish that can be found in ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water.

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Hist Sap ShinerEdit

The Hist Sap Shiner is a type of freshwater fish found in the rivers of Murkmire.

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Ice FishEdit

The Ice Fish is a type of fish that can be found in Eastmarch.

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Ice RemoraEdit

The Ice Remora is a type of fish that can be found in Eastmarch.

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IdeEdit

The Ide is a type of fish that can be found in Deshaan.

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IlyadifishEdit

The Ilyadifish is a type of fish that can be found on Auridon.

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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.

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InconnuEdit

The Inconnu is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor.

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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.

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Jewel FishEdit

The Jewel Fish is a type of fish that can be found in Cyrodiil.

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Khaj'RohEdit

The Khaj'Roh is a type of fish that can be found in the oceans around Pellitine.

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KoiEdit

The Koi is a type of fish that can be found in Grahtwood. The Ice Koi can be found in the Rift.

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KuuyicetEdit

The Kuuyicet is a type of fish found in rivers within Murkmire.

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LadyfishEdit

The Ladyfish is a type of fish that can be found in Reaper's March.

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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.

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LenokEdit

The Lenok is a type of fish that can be found in Bangkorai.

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Lesser AshmouthEdit

The Lesser Ashmouth is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.

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LingweloceEdit

The Lingweloce is a type of fish that can be found on the Summerset Isle.

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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.

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LodsilungurEdit

The Lodsilungur is a type of fish that can be found in the lakes of Hjaalmarch and Haafingar.

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Longlure EelfinEdit

The Longlure Eelfin can be found in the ocean around Murkmire.

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LongfinEdit

 
An Abecean Longfin

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.

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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.

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LyretailEdit

 
A Lyretail Anthias

The Lyretail is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade. The Lyretail Anthias can be found in Skyrim.

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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.

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ManefishEdit

The Manefish is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade.

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MermouthEdit

The Mermouth is a type of fish that can be found in Craglorn.

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MerringarEdit

 
A merringar

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]

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MichinitlEdit

The Michinitl is a type of fish found in foul water within the swamps of Murkmire.

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MinnowEdit

 
A school of minnows

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.

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MojarraEdit

The Mojarra is a type of fish that can be found in Grahtwood.

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MolaEdit

The Mola is a type of fish that can be found on Auridon.

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MonkfishEdit

The Monkfish is a type of fish that can be found in Deshaan. Blue Monkfish can be found on Auridon.

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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.

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MouthbrooderEdit

The Mouthbrooder is a type of fish that can be found in Deshaan.

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MrigalEdit

The Mrigal is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor.

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Mud HopperEdit

 
A mud hopper

Mud hoppers are amphibious fish which can survive out of water and can be along the shoreline of water bodies or in swamp 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.

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Muddy RazorgillEdit

The Muddy Razorgill is a type of fish that can be found in Blackwood.

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MudfishEdit

The Mudfish is a type of fish that can be found in lakes on Auridon.

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MuskellungeEdit

The Muskellunge is a type of fish that can be found in The Rift.

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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.

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NaseEdit

The Nase is a type of fish that can be found in Rivenspire.

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NelmaEdit

The Nelma is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.

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OannaEdit

The Oanna is a type of aquatic animal that can be found in Vvardenfell.

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OnoEdit

The Ono is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor.

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OpahEdit

The Opah is a type of fish that can be found in Shadowfen.

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Opaline AlbacoreEdit

The Opaline Albacore is a type of fish that can be found in Blackwood.

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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.

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OtoEdit

The Oto is a type of fish. Hoaga Otos can be found in Vvardenfell. The Zebra Oto can be found in the Rift.

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Ouze ToadfishEdit

The Ouze Toadfish is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor.

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PaddlefishEdit

The Paddlefish is a type of fish that can be found in Bangkorai.

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Palatine SabertoothEdit

The Palatine Sabertooth is a type of fish that can be found in the sunny waters of the Gold Coast.

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PangaEdit

The Panga is a type of fish that can be found in Bangkorai.

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PantherfishEdit

The Pantherfish is a type of fish that can be found in Blackwood.

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Pariah LumpfishEdit

The Pariah Lumpfish is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.

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PearlfishEdit

 
A pearlfish

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.

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PerchEdit

 
A Silverside Perch

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.

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PigfishEdit

The Pigfish is a type of fish that can be found in Eastmarch.

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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.

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PogfishEdit

 
A Pogfish

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.[9]:28

PowenEdit

The Powen is a type of fish that can be found in Glenumbra.

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PricklebackEdit

The Prickleback is a type of fish that can be found in Bangkorai.

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PricklefishEdit

The Pricklefish is a type of fish that can be found in Shadowfen.

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PufferfishEdit

The Pufferfish is a type of fish that can be found in brackish water within Cyrodiil.

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PupfishEdit

 
A Pupfish

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.

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Quicksilver LingweEdit

The Quicksilver Lingwe is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.

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QuillbackEdit

The Quillback is a type of fish that can be found in Shadowfen.

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QuillfishEdit

The Quillfish is a type of fish that can be found in Cyrodiil.

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Radhin ZhabEdit

The Radhin Zhab is a type of fish that can be found in filthy water within the region of Pellitine.

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Radiant DoryEdit

The Radiant Dory is a type of fish that can be found on Summerset Isle.

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Rainbow FishEdit

The Rainbow Fish is a type of fish that can be found in Cyrodiil.

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RattailEdit

The Rattail is a type of fish that can be found in the sunny waters of the Gold Coast.

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RayEdit

 
A Ray

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.

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RazorfishEdit

Razorfish are known to be eaten by whales.[10]

Red GurnardEdit

The Red Gurnard is a type of fish that can be found in Reaper's March.

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ReedfishEdit

The Reedfish is a type of fish that can be found in Anequina's rivers.

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Resdaynian SailfinEdit

The Resdaynian Sailfin is a type of fish that can be found in Vvardenfell.

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RicefishEdit

The Ricefish is a type of fish that can be found in Stonefalls.

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River BettyEdit

 
A River Betty

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.

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Gonfalon RockfishEdit

The Gonfalon Rockfish is a type of fish that can be found off the coast of High Isle.

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Roh-RiEdit

The Roh-Ri is a type of fish that can be found in the rivers of Pellitine.

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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.

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SablefishEdit

The Sablefish is a type of fish that can be found in the Alik'r Desert.

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SalmonEdit

 
A leaping Salmon

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.

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Saw BellyEdit

The Saw Belly is a type of fish that can be found in the Alik'r Desert.

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SawfishEdit

The Sawfish is a type of fish that can be found in Stormhaven.

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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.

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ScorpionfishEdit

 
A Scorpion Fish

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.

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Senche FlatheadEdit

The Senche Flathead is a type of aquatic animal that can be found on Summerset Isle.

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ShadEdit

 
A Shad

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.

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SharkEdit

 
A Shark

Sharks are a type of fish. They are known to pose a danger to those who swim in deep waters.[11]

  • 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.[12]
  • 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.[13]
  • Blue Fang Sharks can be found off the coast of the Systres and possess a blue and white coloration.[14]
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Shark TadpoleEdit

The Shark Tadpole is a type of fish that can be found in Shadowfen.

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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.

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SkateEdit

The Skate is a type of fish that can be found in foul water in the Rift.

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SkorrnEdit

The Skorrn is a type of fish that can be found in the Rift.

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SlaughterfishEdit

 
A Slaughterfish

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.

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SnakeheadEdit

The Snakehead is a type of fish that can be found in Rivenspire.

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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.[15]

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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.

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SpadefishEdit

 
A Spadefish

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]

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SpadetailEdit

 
A Cyrodilic Spadetail

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.
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Sparking AnglermouthEdit

The Sparking Anglermouth is a type of fish that can be found in the warm waters of Hew's Bane.

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Speckled DaceEdit

The Speckled Dace is a type of fish found in the fresh and brackish water of Anequina.

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Speckled SaugerEdit

The Speckled Sauger is a type of fish that can be found in Blackwood.

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Spiny OrcfishEdit

The Spiny Orcfish is a type of fish that can be found in Craglorn.

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Stained PorgyEdit

The Stained Porgy is a type of fish that can be found in Blackwood.

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StargazerEdit

The Stargazer is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor.

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SteelheadEdit

The Steelhead is a type of fish that can be found in Eastmarch.

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SticklebackEdit

The Stickleback is a type of fish that can be found in Grahtwood.

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StinkfishEdit

The Stinkfish is a type of fish that can be found in Stonefalls.

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StonefishEdit

The Stonefish is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor.

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Strident LeechfinEdit

The Strident Leechfin is a type of fish that can be found in Malabal Tor.

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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.

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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.

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SunfishEdit

 
A Pygmy Sunfish

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.

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SwaiEdit

The Swai is a type of fish that can be found in Bangkorai.

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SweetfishEdit

The Sweetfish is a type of fish that can be found in Reaper's March.

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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.

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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.

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Thick Scaled MulletEdit

The Thick Scaled Mullet is a type of fish found in the rivers of Murkmire.

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ToadfishEdit

The Toadfish is a type of fish that can be found in Bangkorai.

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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.

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Topal FancheEdit

The Topal Fanche is a type of fish that can be found in Cyrodiil.

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Toxic XoachEdit

The Toxic Xoach is a type of fish that can be found in Shadowfen.

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TravallyEdit

The Travally is a type of fish that can be found in Stonefalls. Anu's Travally can be found on Summerset Isle.

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TriggerfishEdit

The Triggerfish is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade.

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Tripod SpiderfishEdit

 
Tripod spiderfish

The Tripod Spiderfish is a type of fish that can be found in Skyrim.

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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.[16] Fish roe and crawlers can be used as bait to catch them.[17]

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TroutEdit

 
A dead trout

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.[18]

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Tum WeeverEdit

The Tum Weever is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.

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TunaEdit

The Tuna is a type of fish that can be found in Glenumbra.

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TurbotEdit

The Turbot is a type of fish that can be found in Rivenspire.

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Vampire FishEdit

 
A Vampire Fish

The Vampire Fish is a type of large fish that can be found in underground dark pools in Skyrim, baring sharp fangs.

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VandelliaEdit

The Vandellia is a type of fish that can be found in the foul waters around Hjaalmarch and Haafingar.

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VenomfishEdit

The Venomfish is a type of fish that can be found in Coldharbour.

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ViperfishEdit

The Viperfish is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade.

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VorkhiposhEdit

The Vorkhiposh is a type of fish that can be found in the cold waters of the Wrothgarian Mountains.

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WalleyeEdit

The Walleye is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade. The Silver Walleye can be found in Stormhaven.

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WarmouthEdit

The Warmouth is a type of fish that can be found in Glenumbra.

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WedgefishEdit

The Wedgefish is a type of fish that can be found in the oceans around Pellitine.

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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.

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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.

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WhitefishEdit

The Whitefish is a type of freshwater fish. Z'en's Whitefish can be found in the lakes of Malabal Tor.

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White River PickerelEdit

The White River Pickerel is a type of fish. The White River Pickerel can be found in Eastmarch.

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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.

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Writhing ScrabEdit

The Writhing Scrab is a type of fish that can be found in Rivenspire.

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Xylo PiranhaEdit

The Xylo Piranha is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade.

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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.

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Zebra PompanoEdit

The Zebra Pompano is a type of fish that can be found in Greenshade.

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Zha'ja RohEdit

 
Zha'ja Roh

The Zha'ja Roh is a type of fish that can be found in the ocean around Pellitine.

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GalleryEdit

NotesEdit

ReferencesEdit

  1. ^ The Delicacies of High IsleBellona Calatorius
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Fishing MasterySwims-In-Deep-Water
  3. ^ Fish-Skin Parchment in ESO
  4. ^ Bog-Blue Jasper Fetish antiquity codex entry in ESO: Blackwood
  5. ^ Veesk-Olan's 103rd hireling correspondence in ESO
  6. ^ Tribes of Blackwood: RiverbacksEmmanubeth Hurrent, the Wayfarers' Society of Wayrest
  7. ^ Xukas's dialogue at the Deepmire during The Swamp and the Serpent in ESO: Murkmire
  8. ^ The Red Kitchen ReaderSimocles Quo
  9. ^ Keyes, Greg. The Infernal City. Del Rey Books, 2009.
  10. ^ Farkas' dialogue in Skyrim
  11. ^ Sharks in Redguard
  12. ^ Fishing in ESO
  13. ^ Pad-Sa Shark Teeth antiquity codex entry in ESO: Blackwood
  14. ^ Blue Fang Shark, Mounted in ESO
  15. ^ Sulahkeesh's dialogue during The Assassin's Arbitration in ESO: Murkmire
  16. ^ The Argonian AccountWaughin Jarth
  17. ^ A Guide to Fishing Tamriel — "The Old Slaughterfish"
  18. ^ Xukas's 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.