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| Moonshine, Red snapper, Rock salmon and Karete |
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| Red crab |
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| Guabine |
So, “what about the fish?” you may ask, “how many species of fish do we have in this little country?” frequently I’m asked these questions and the answer may surprise you. In this beloved twin isle, we are privy to a multitude of species many of which attract even foreign anglers to our waters like the great ‘Tarpon’. For simplicity, these fishes can be split into two categories Saltwater and Freshwater; even though some species are known to thrive in both environments.
*Please note: the listing below identifies the “most common” species and is in no way a definite listing of all species in Trinidad and Tobago.
Saltwater:
1. Grand-écaille aka Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) (Also known to live in Freshwater)
2. Baracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)
3. Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans)
4. White Marlin (Kajikia albida)
5. Longbill Spearfish (Tetrapturus pfluegeri)
6. Dolphinfish Mahi-Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus)
7. Grouper (Yellowmouth, Warsaw, Red, Nassau, Goliath, Black) (Family Serranidae)
8. African Pompano (Alectis ciliaris)
9. Amberjack (Seriola dumerili)
10. Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana)
11. Blackjack (Caranx lugubris)
12. Horse-eye Jack (Caranx latus)
13. Crevalle, Cavalli (Caranx hippos)
14. Permit, Pompano (Trachinotus falcatus)
15. Rainbow Runner (Elagatis bipinnulata)
16. Yellow Jack (Carangoides bartholomaei)
17. Blackfin Tuna (Thunnus atlanticus)
18. Bonito (Euthynnus alletteratus)
19. Cero Mackerel, Carite (Scomberomorus regalis)
20. King Mackerel, Kingfish (Scomberomorus cavalla)
21. Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri)
22. Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares)
23. Cubera Snapper, (Lutjanus cyanopterus)
24. Dog Snapper, Pargue (Lutjanus jocu)
25. Mangrove Snapper, Black Pargue (Lutjanus griseus)
26. Mutton Snapper (Lutjanus analis)
27. Red Snapper, Redfish (Lutjanus campechanus)
28. Schoolmaster (Lutjanus apodus)
29. Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus)
30. Hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus)
Freshwater:
1. Sardine (Hemibrycon taeniurus)
2. Cuscurob (Cichlasoma taenia)
3. Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus)
4. Flat head Casscadura (Callichthys callichthys)
5. Round head Casscadura (Hoplosternum littorale)
6. Guabine (Hoplias malabaricus)
7. Brochet aka Snook (Centropomus ensiferus) (Also known to live in saltwater)
8. Silver Catfish Rhamdia quelen
9. Yarrow aka Dogfish (Hoplerythrinus unitaeniatus)
10. Crayfish (Macrobrachium crenulatum) (actually a Crustacea but categorized as a fish because they can be caught easily with a fishing rod)
For the Crab Catchers, here is a list of the common species of Crabs we have available here in Trinidad:
1. Blue Crab
2. Hairy Crab
3. Manicou Crab
4. Sea Crab
5. Red Freshwater Crab
6. Ghost Crab (Not usually harvested for food)
From the smallest sardine to the largest Sail Fish, all species are integral to our eco-system and should be regarded as such. We still have invasive species such as the Lionfish which is very dangerous to our coral reefs and other species of fish. These fish are exceptions and can be hunted without fear of over-fishing. Anglers should pay particular attention to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, to ensure that endangered and vulnerable species are avoided. Proper fishing principals should be exercised when hooking fish that are ready to spawn. These fishes should be safely released in order to preserve this cherished resource for our future generations.
Please feel free to like, comment, share or subscribe for additional information.
Further reading:
http://www.fishingtnt.com/fish-a-b
https://fish.mongabay.com/data/Trinidad_and_Tobago.htm
*Please note: the listing below identifies the “most common” species and is in no way a definite listing of all species in Trinidad and Tobago.
Saltwater:
1. Grand-écaille aka Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) (Also known to live in Freshwater)
2. Baracuda (Sphyraena barracuda)
3. Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans)
4. White Marlin (Kajikia albida)
5. Longbill Spearfish (Tetrapturus pfluegeri)
6. Dolphinfish Mahi-Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus)
7. Grouper (Yellowmouth, Warsaw, Red, Nassau, Goliath, Black) (Family Serranidae)
8. African Pompano (Alectis ciliaris)
9. Amberjack (Seriola dumerili)
10. Almaco Jack (Seriola rivoliana)
11. Blackjack (Caranx lugubris)
12. Horse-eye Jack (Caranx latus)
13. Crevalle, Cavalli (Caranx hippos)
14. Permit, Pompano (Trachinotus falcatus)
15. Rainbow Runner (Elagatis bipinnulata)
16. Yellow Jack (Carangoides bartholomaei)
17. Blackfin Tuna (Thunnus atlanticus)
18. Bonito (Euthynnus alletteratus)
19. Cero Mackerel, Carite (Scomberomorus regalis)
20. King Mackerel, Kingfish (Scomberomorus cavalla)
21. Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri)
22. Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares)
23. Cubera Snapper, (Lutjanus cyanopterus)
24. Dog Snapper, Pargue (Lutjanus jocu)
25. Mangrove Snapper, Black Pargue (Lutjanus griseus)
26. Mutton Snapper (Lutjanus analis)
27. Red Snapper, Redfish (Lutjanus campechanus)
28. Schoolmaster (Lutjanus apodus)
29. Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus)
30. Hogfish (Lachnolaimus maximus)
Freshwater:
1. Sardine (Hemibrycon taeniurus)
2. Cuscurob (Cichlasoma taenia)
3. Tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus)
4. Flat head Casscadura (Callichthys callichthys)
5. Round head Casscadura (Hoplosternum littorale)
6. Guabine (Hoplias malabaricus)
7. Brochet aka Snook (Centropomus ensiferus) (Also known to live in saltwater)
8. Silver Catfish Rhamdia quelen
9. Yarrow aka Dogfish (Hoplerythrinus unitaeniatus)
10. Crayfish (Macrobrachium crenulatum) (actually a Crustacea but categorized as a fish because they can be caught easily with a fishing rod)
For the Crab Catchers, here is a list of the common species of Crabs we have available here in Trinidad:
1. Blue Crab
2. Hairy Crab
3. Manicou Crab
4. Sea Crab
5. Red Freshwater Crab
6. Ghost Crab (Not usually harvested for food)
From the smallest sardine to the largest Sail Fish, all species are integral to our eco-system and should be regarded as such. We still have invasive species such as the Lionfish which is very dangerous to our coral reefs and other species of fish. These fish are exceptions and can be hunted without fear of over-fishing. Anglers should pay particular attention to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, to ensure that endangered and vulnerable species are avoided. Proper fishing principals should be exercised when hooking fish that are ready to spawn. These fishes should be safely released in order to preserve this cherished resource for our future generations.
Please feel free to like, comment, share or subscribe for additional information.
Further reading:
http://www.fishingtnt.com/fish-a-b
https://fish.mongabay.com/data/Trinidad_and_Tobago.htm
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