COMMON FISH TYPES

BY SKELETAL STRUCTURE:

FLAT FISH:

Backbone that runs through the center of the fish with two upper and two lower fillets, both eyes on the same side of the head.

ROUND FISH:

Middle backbone with one fillet on either side, and one eye on each side of the head.

NONBONY FISH:

Have cartilage rather than bones.

BY ACTIVITY LEVEL:

LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH

The more a fish swims the darker it flesh will be. Darker fleshed fish have a higher oil content, therefore a strong flavor. Low and High Activity Fish have limited cooking cooking methods while Medium Activity Fish are quite versatile.