What are the habitats of fish?

Bony Fishes. Habitat & Distribution. Distribution. Bony fishes inhabit almost every body of water. They are found in tropical, temperate, and polar seas as well as virtually all fresh water environments. Some species of bony fishes live as deep as 11 km (6.8 mi.) in the deep sea. read more

Fish Senses Built in radar The lateral line contains nerve endings along a row of pores on either side of a fish from gills to tail. The lateral line acts as radar, allowing the fish to detect the size, shape, direction and speed of objects. Touch Fish can detect minute temperature differences and can discriminate between hard and soft baits. read more

Essential Fish Habitat is designated for all federally managed fish under the MSA whereas Critical Habitat is designated for the survival and recovery of species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). read more