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Interactive fish encyclopedia. 35,729 fish species, 627 families across 98 orders, 15 fishing methods, 40 water bodies, 197 countries, 48 regions, 1,200 seasonal fishing entries, 80 glossary terms, 20 guides, and interactive ichthyology tools in 15 languages.

• 35,729 fish species with scientific names, common names, conservation status (IUCN Red List)
• 627 taxonomic families in 98 orders (e.g. Perciformes, Salmoniformes)
• Water type classification: freshwater, saltwater, brackish, both
• Fish categories: game, food, aquarium, bait, sport, ornamental
• Physical traits: max length (cm), max weight (kg), color description
• Fishing data: fight rating (1-10), world records, best bait, recommended methods
• Aquarium data: min tank size (liters), temperature range, pH range, care level, temperament
• Cuisine: taste description, mercury level, culinary preparation notes
• 15 fishing methods (fly fishing, trolling, etc.) with difficulty levels and required gear
• 40 notable water bodies (oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, reefs)
• 197 countries, 48 fishing regions, 1,200 seasonal fishing entries
• 78 aquarium compatibility pairs
• 80 glossary terms across 8 categories
• 20 educational guides in 5 series

curl -s "https://fishfyi.com/api/v1/fish/?limit=5"

{
  "count": 636,
  "next": "https://example.com/api/v1/items/?page=2",
  "previous": null,
  "results": [
    {"slug": "example", "name": "Example Item", "...": "..."}
  ]
}