Fish are one of fish recipes first vertebrates that came to life on this planet. They hold the basic blueprint for all different types of body structures found on the planet and has evolved into all sorts of unusual species. The first record of evolution from fish to other species dates back 500 million years and now there are over 32,000 known species of fish in the world.

There are 3 main types of jawed fish that come from their jaw-less ancestors: Bony Fish, Plated Skin Fish, and Cartilaginous Fish. 970 of the remaining species that we know of include chimeras, sharks, and rays while 108 are hagfish and lampreys. The Plated Skin Fish became extinct and only the hagfish and lampreys from that category are still alive today. Note: This post may contain affiliate links which will take you to online retailers that sell products and services. If you click on one and buy something, I may earn from qualifying purchases. See my Affiliate Disclosure for more details.

Swordfish are commonly known as broadbills and are the only species in the Xiphiidae family. They are large predatory fish that migrate as the seasons change. They are popular sports fish and have elongated round bodies. They thrive in the temperate and tropical regions of the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic Ocean. Their long bodies make them agile and fast creatures, allowing them to catch their prey. They can live up to 9 years if they are not hunted by humans for sport and food. Atlantic cod fishes swimming under the sea.

The Atlantic Cod is part of the Gadidae family and is primarly hunted for food by humans. It is labeled as vulnerable by the ICUN due to over-fishing for human consumption. It can live up to 25 years and comes in green or brown colors with spots on the dorsal side. It lives in habitats from the main continental shelf to the shoreline, which is why it is easier to catch in all sorts of waters.

They usually have a length of 61 cm to 1. 2 m and weigh up to 40 kg. Mackerel is a common name given to the pelagic fish which comes from the Scombridae family. They are found in tropical and temperate seas around the world and live offshore or along the coast. They have black vertical stripes and migrate in large schools to ward off predators.