This is a list of fish with common names that are based on the names of other animals.
The names listed here may refer to single species, broader taxa (genera, families), or assortments of types.
Where names are ambiguous, the various meanings should be listed here.
The following fish have common names that are based on the names of other fish: The following fish have common names that are based on the names of reptiles and amphibians: The following fish have common names that are based on the names of invertebrates: The following fish have common names that are based on the names of birds: The following fish have common names that are based on the names of mammals: The following fish have common names that are based on the names of mythical animals(not listed here is the serpent eel): The following fish have common names that are based on the names of two different animals: The following fish have common names which are based on specific body parts of other animals: