Fish Anatomy

Another name for Tail Fin:

• Dorsal Fin

• Adipose Fin

• Ventral Fin

• Caudal Fin

This body type is:

• Elongate

• Fusiform

• Truncate

• Ovate

The body covering of a fish.

• mouth

• scales

• gills

• fins

Organ that serves as pump to circulate blood

• Heart

• Lungs

• Gills

• Spinal Cord

Provides main power for forward movement

• Dorsal Fin

• Caudal Fin

• Anal Fin

• Ventral Fin

Fin # 2 is:

• Ventral Fin

• Tail Fin

• Pectoral Fin

• Dorsal Fin

Usually behind the gill, main function is braking also assists in steering and propelling

• Pectoral Fin

• Caudal Fin

• Anal Fin

• Dorsal Fin

Fin behind the anus that aids in movement

• Pectoral Fin

• Dorsal Fin

• Caudal Fin

• Anal Fin

A median fin along the back that provides balance and protection

• Pectoral Fin

• Dorsal Fin

• Tail Fin

• Anal Fin

Gas filled sac the inflates

• Swim Bladder

• Liver

• Gills

• Stomach