Species Name Species Description NCBI Taxonomy ID Reference NCBI Taxonomic Rank Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus NCBI Assembly Name NCBI Assembly Level NCBI Assembly Accession Genome Size (Mb) Habitat Commercial Importance Aquaculture Importance Dangerous to Humans Game Fish Maximum Length (cm) Common Length (cm) Maximum Weight (g) Maximum Age (years) Freshwater Brackish Water Saltwater Minimum Depth (m) Maximum Depth (m) Vulnerability Index Habitat Category Trophic Level Migratory Strategy FishBase Family FishBase Order FishBase Class Acipenser baerii An ancient species famous for its precious caviar and delicious meat, known for rapid growth and stress resistance. 27689 38789922 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Acipenseriformes Acipenseridae Acipenser demersal highly commercial commercial harmless 0.0 200.0 210000.0 63.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 200.0 87.29 potamodromous 3.22000002861023 hunting macrofauna (predator) Acipenseridae Acipenseriformes Chondrostei Acipenser ruthenus A potamodromous sturgeon that completes its entire life cycle in freshwater. Due to its ecological adaptability, resilience, and shorter maturation time, it is an important model species for sturgeon conservation and aquaculture research. It is significant for the development of sturgeon aquaculture, as its production is very important for both meat and caviar. 7906 39965289 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Acipenseriformes Acipenseridae Acipenser ASM1064508v2 Chromosome GCF_010645085.2 demersal commercial commercial harmless 0.0 125.0 40.0 16000.0 36.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 73.27 potamodromous 3.6 variable Acipenseridae Acipenseriformes Chondrostei Anguilla anguilla It is a finfish, specifically the European eel, cultivated in intensive aquaculture setups like recirculated freshwater systems. At the 10 to 20 g stage (yellow eels), they are sexually undifferentiated. The purpose of this species is for commercial aquaculture, where it is prone to parasitic infestations requiring chemical treatments. 7936 13677510 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Anguilliformes Anguillidae Anguilla ANANG_Geno_1.0 Chromosome GCA_018320845.1 demersal commercial commercial harmless 1.0 121.5 35.0 6599.0 23.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 700.0 64.38 catadromous 3.67 hunting macrofauna (predator) Anguillidae Anguilliformes Teleostei Anguilla japonica This is higle edible species but in this paper it is used as eel kidney cell line EK-1 for research purpose. 7937 26939524 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Anguilliformes Anguillidae Anguilla ASM5008488v1 Chromosome GCA_050084885.1 demersal highly commercial commercial harmless 0.0 150.0 40.0 1889.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 400.0 70.74 catadromous 3.55 hunting macrofauna (predator) Anguillidae Anguilliformes Teleostei Aquarana catesbeiana A species whose tadpoles are used in research to evaluate the acute toxicity and genotoxic potential of chemicals like formaldehyde, which is used in frog farming. The study aims to manage potential contamination and disease vectors associated with frog farming escapes into the environment. 8400 26266476 species Metazoa Chordata Amphibia Anura Ranidae Aquarana aLitCat1_p1.2 Scaffold GCA_037953035.2 Arbacia lixula A sea urchin species whose embryos are utilized in bioassays to evaluate the environmental toxicity of chemical compounds, such as antibiotics and disinfectants, associated with land-based marine fish farms. 7640 22562751 species Metazoa Echinodermata Echinoidea Arbacioida Arbaciidae Arbacia alix_v2 Chromosome GCA_963669155.1 Artemia franciscana A species of brine shrimp that is widely utilized in the aquaculture industry as a crucial live feed for the early larval stages of various marine fish and crustaceans. Due to its resilience and rapid reproduction, it is also frequently used as a standard model organism in ecotoxicology bioassays and scientific research. 6661 30467537 species Metazoa Arthropoda Branchiopoda Anostraca Artemiidae Artemia ASM3617253v1 Chromosome GCA_036172535.1 Artemia salina A brine shrimp species whose cysts and freshly hatched nauplii are utilized as a model organism in acute toxicity bioassays. In this context, its purpose is to evaluate the toxicity and safety of essential oils being tested as potential antibacterial phyto-pharmaceuticals for the aquaculture industry. 85549 36790271 species Metazoa Arthropoda Branchiopoda Anostraca Artemiidae Artemia Carassius auratus Commonly known as the goldfish, it is one of the most important species among freshwater ornamental fish. 7957 34816339 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Cypriniformes Cyprinidae Carassius ASM3702232v1 Contig GCA_037022325.1 benthopelagic commercial commercial potential pest 1.0 48.0 10.0 1598.59997558594 41.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 20.0 36.52 potamodromous 2.86 grazing on aquatic plants Cyprinidae Cypriniformes Teleostei Channa striata A snakehead fish that is the origin of the SSN-1 and E-11 authenticated cell lines. These cell cultures are used in scientific research to study the pathogenesis and interactions of fish viruses, such as the Tilapia tilapinevirus (TiLV). 64152 34959571 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Anabantiformes Channidae Channa ASM3462170v1 Chromosome GCA_034621705.1 benthopelagic highly commercial commercial potential pest 0.0 100.0 61.0 3000.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 10.0 39.69 potamodromous 3.57 hunting macrofauna (predator) Channidae Anabantiformes Teleostei Chimaera monstrosa A marine fish species that is widely cultured and consumed in Australia, Indonesia, and China. In aquaculture, it is vulnerable to diseases and inflammation caused by marine bacteria, which can result in economic losses for fishermen. 7871 36420515 species Metazoa Chordata Chondrichthyes Chimaeriformes Chimaeridae Chimaera bathydemersal minor commercial never/rarely traumatogenic 0.0 150.0 2500.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 40.0 1400.0 68.13 oceanodromous 3.52999997138977 hunting macrofauna (predator) Chimaeridae Chimaeriformes Holocephali Cirrhinus mrigala An Indian major carp and cultivable fish species widely used in aquaculture. In research, it is utilized as a bioindicator organism to assess the ecotoxicity and physiological impacts of environmental contaminants like antibiotics. 683832 33382204 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Cypriniformes Cyprinidae Cirrhinus ASM3624710v2 Chromosome GCA_036247105.2 demersal never/rarely harmless 0.0 99.0 12700.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 59.6 Cyprinidae Cypriniformes Teleostei Clarias gariepinus An indigenous African freshwater catfish that is also found in other tropical countries. It serves as an attractive model for ecotoxicological research due to its year-round availability. 13013 24099453 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Siluriformes Clariidae Clarias fClaHyb_Gar Chromosome GCA_048129225.1 benthopelagic minor commercial commercial potential pest 1.0 170.0 90.0 60000.0 15.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 80.0 75.68 potamodromous 3.5 hunting macrofauna (predator) Clariidae Siluriformes Teleostei Colossoma macropomum The native fish species most commonly produced in South American continental aquaculture. Its commercial production frequently faces financial losses due to parasitic infections, specifically by the acanthocephalan Neoechinorhynchus buttnerae. 42526 31679532 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Characiformes Serrasalmidae Colossoma Colossoma_macropomum Scaffold GCF_904425465.1 benthopelagic minor commercial commercial traumatogenic 1.0 108.0 70.0 40000.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 5.0 47.15 potamodromous 2.42000007629395 grazing on aquatic plants Serrasalmidae Characiformes Teleostei Ctenopharyngodon idella A freshwater fish species widely raised in aquaculture that is highly susceptible to white spot disease caused by the parasite Ichthyophthirius multifiliis. In this study, it is used as the host organism to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and acute toxicity of emodin, an antiparasitic compound extracted from Chinese herbal medicine. 7959 29604998 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Cypriniformes Xenocyprididae Ctenopharyngodon ASM5688225v1 Chromosome GCA_056882255.1 benthopelagic minor commercial commercial potential pest 1.0 150.0 10.6999998092651 45000.0 21.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 30.0 69.2 potamodromous 2.0 browsing on substrate Xenocyprididae Cypriniformes Teleostei Cyprinus carpio A freshwater, omnivorous fish found in lakes and rivers (specifically noted in Nepal) that feeds on aquatic plants and benthic worms. While its wild populations are considered in danger of extinction by the IUCN, its varieties have been domesticated and distributed worldwide for intensive aquaculture. 7962 33747562 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Cypriniformes Cyprinidae Cyprinus Sh_v1.1 Scaffold GCA_054767275.1 benthopelagic highly commercial commercial potential pest 1.0 120.0 31.0 40090.0 38.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 29.0 59.72 potamodromous 3.05 hunting macrofauna (predator) Cyprinidae Cypriniformes Teleostei Danio rerio A fish species whose larvae and embryos are widely utilized as a model organism in ecotoxicological studies. In this context, their purpose is to help researchers assess the cardiovascular toxicity and potential adverse outcome pathways of environmental pollutants, such as the insecticide emamectin benzoate used in aquaculture. 7955 37499828 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Cypriniformes Danionidae Danio GRCz12ab Complete Genome GCA_052040795.1 benthopelagic of no interest never/rarely harmless 0.0 3.79999995231628 1.0 0.0 0.0 11.36 3.21 hunting macrofauna (predator) Danionidae Cypriniformes Teleostei Daphnia magna A representative aquatic invertebrate considered a sensitive species and recommended by the U.S. EPA as a test organism for toxicity tests. In this context, it is used in a flow-through test system to assess the chronic toxicity and environmental risks of chemicals (like hydrogen peroxide) released from aquaculture facilities. 35525 18206212 species Metazoa Arthropoda Branchiopoda Diplostraca Daphniidae Daphnia ASM4014379v1 Contig GCA_040143795.1 Dicentrarchus labrax A marine fish species widely reared in intensive aquaculture systems. In this study, it serves as an experimental model to evaluate the single and combined genotoxic and cytotoxic impacts of common intensive aquaculture chemicals like formaldehyde and oxytetracycline. 13489 21621636 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Moronidae Dicentrarchus fDicLab2.1 Chromosome GCA_977040325.1 demersal commercial commercial harmless 1.0 103.0 50.0 12000.0 30.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 10.0 100.0 66.07 oceanodromous 3.47 hunting macrofauna (predator) Moronidae Eupercaria/misc Teleostei Epinephelus coioides An economically important marine aquaculture fish species widely cultured in China and Southeast Asian countries. Its commercial farming is heavily threatened by viral diseases, particularly the grouper iridovirus (GIV), which causes high mortality rates and severe financial losses to the industry. 94232 33178170 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Perciformes Serranidae Epinephelus ASM5131402v1 Chromosome GCA_051314025.1 reef-associated commercial commercial harmless 1.0 120.0 15000.0 22.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 100.0 57.51 4.05 hunting macrofauna (predator) Epinephelidae Perciformes/Serranoidei Teleostei Epinephelus fuscoguttatus x Epinephelus lanceolatus An economically important hybrid fish species used in aquaculture. Research is conducted on this species to evaluate how dietary supplementation with Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) compounds can improve its growth performance, immune response, intestinal microbiota, and serum metabolism. 1074816 37453492 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Perciformes Serranidae Epinephelus Gadus morhua A marine fish species frequently found near Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) farms. In this study, it serves as a non-target species to evaluate the environmental impacts, uptake kinetics, and toxicological effects of diflubenzuron, a drug used to treat salmon lice in marine aquaculture. 8049 23836768 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Gadiformes Gadidae Gadus gadmorasm Chromosome GCA_964260575.1 benthopelagic highly commercial commercial harmless 1.0 200.0 100.0 96000.0 25.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 600.0 65.4 oceanodromous 4.29 hunting macrofauna (predator) Gadidae Gadiformes Teleostei Gambusia holbrooki A widely disseminated freshwater fish species native to the United States. In this context, it serves as an experimental test organism to assess the acute ecotoxicological effects such as oxidative stress, neurotoxicity, and histological changes caused by exposure to the antibiotic tetracycline in aquatic environments. 37273 25475590 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Cyprinodontiformes Poeciliidae Gambusia fGamHol4.hap2.1 Scaffold GCA_965282465.1 benthopelagic commercial never/rarely potential pest 0.0 4.69999980926514 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 10.0 potamodromous 3.26 Poeciliidae Cyprinodontiformes Teleostei Goniopora columna A species of coral that is highly susceptible to ciliate infections, which cause pathological changes such as tissue bleaching, ulceration, and the production of a jelly-like substance (brown jelly syndrome). Effective treatments (like clove extract) are being researched to curb the rapid spread and high mortality of these infections within the global aquarium trade. 541198 35205146 species Metazoa Cnidaria Anthozoa Scleractinia Poritidae Goniopora Homarus americanus A benthic non-target arthropod that represents one of the most valuable commercial fisheries in Canada. While landings have reached all-time highs in many areas, some regions (such as LFA 25 and 26A) have shown a decline in the abundance of 1-year-old lobsters, raising concerns about future landings. Beyond its commercial importance, it is also used as a model species in scientific research to study the metabolic and developmental effects of chronic exposure to environmental contaminants. 6706 37215181 species Metazoa Arthropoda Malacostraca Decapoda Nephropidae Homarus GMGI_Hamer_2.0 Scaffold GCF_018991925.1 Hybrid grouper (Mycteroperca tigris x Epinephelus lanceolatus) A hybrid fish species cultured in saltwater net-pens that is susceptible to sea lice (Copepoda: Caligidae) infestations, which negatively impact marine aquaculture. This species is used in research to test the efficacy of the pharmaceutical drug emamectin benzoate (EB) for controlling sea lice, as limited licensed treatments exist for tropical and semi-tropical farmed fish. 33644159 Hybrid striped bass (Morone chrysops × Morone saxatilis) An economically important finfish species used in research to evaluate the growth-promoting effects of dietary oxytetracycline. The study concluded that oral administration of this antibiotic provided no growth-promoting benefits and did not significantly affect survival rates, suggesting no incentive for nontherapeutic use in U.S. aquaculture. 29608688 Ictalurus punctatus An economically important fish species in aquaculture that is susceptible to infections by the zoonotic pathogen Streptococcus iniae. It is used in research to evaluate the protective efficacy of new, environmentally friendly antibacterial agents (like thymol) against drug-resistant bacterial strains. 7998 35733967 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Siluriformes Ictaluridae Ictalurus Coco_2.0 Chromosome GCF_001660625.3 demersal highly commercial commercial potential pest 1.0 132.0 57.0 26300.0 24.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 15.0 72.51 3.40000009536743 variable Ictaluridae Siluriformes Teleostei Labeo rohita A freshwater Indian major carp that is widely cultivated in India due to its economic importance and ability to survive well in limited culture areas. It is a primary species contributing to freshwater fish production, though it is highly susceptible to the opportunistic pathogen Aeromonas hydrophila, which can lead to high mortality rates. 84645 31363972 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Cypriniformes Cyprinidae Labeo ASM4819717v1 Contig GCA_048197175.1 benthopelagic highly commercial commercial harmless 1.0 200.0 45000.0 10.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 5.0 48.21 potamodromous 2.19 grazing on aquatic plants Cyprinidae Cypriniformes Teleostei Larimichthys crocea This species is the most productive mariculture fish in China, with an expanding aquaculture scale along the southeastern coast. However, its development has led to environmental concerns, particularly regarding the increased use of antibiotics and other chemicals. 215358 37003497 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Sciaenidae Larimichthys ASM5180229v1 Complete Genome GCA_051802295.1 benthopelagic highly commercial commercial harmless 0.0 80.0 243.600006103516 6.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 120.0 42.07 oceanodromous 3.72 hunting macrofauna (predator) Sciaenidae Eupercaria/misc Teleostei Lates calcarifer An economically important aquaculture species often cultured in cage systems. This species is susceptible to natural infestations by the anchor worm Lernaea sp., a crustacean bloodsucker that causes high mortality rates and significant production losses. 8187 37193509 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Centropomidae Lates ASM5102725v1 Complete Genome GCA_051027255.1 demersal highly commercial commercial harmless 1.0 200.0 150.0 60000.0 35.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 10.0 40.0 70.21 catadromous 3.82999992370605 hunting macrofauna (predator) Latidae Carangaria/misc Teleostei Lepomis macrochirus A freshwater fish species susceptible to infections by digenean trematodes, which have complex life cycles. It is used as a model organism in research to evaluate the efficacy of injectable praziquantel for the elimination of trematode metacercariae. 13106 29264719 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Centrarchiformes Centrarchidae Lepomis Lm_LA_1.1 Scaffold GCA_024633595.2 benthopelagic minor commercial commercial potential pest 1.0 41.0 19.0499992370605 2150.0 10.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 33.46 3.53 hunting macrofauna (predator) Centrarchidae Centrarchiformes Teleostei Macrobrachium nipponense A crustacean species often used in research to evaluate the effects of dietary supplements (such as astaxanthin) on growth and resistance to physical and chemical stress. It is a significant species in aquaculture, and scientific techniques are being applied to improve its production processes. 159736 25720170 species Metazoa Arthropoda Malacostraca Decapoda Palaemonidae Macrobrachium ASM1510439v2 Chromosome GCF_015104395.2 Macrobrachium rosenbergii An important species in aquaculture that is susceptible to various bacterial pathogens, such as Edwardsiella spp., Vibrio spp., Aeromonas spp., Escherichia coli, and Salmonella spp.. It is used in research as a source of bacterial isolates to test the efficacy of alternative, environmentally friendly treatments like Cymbopogon nardus (citronella) essential oil against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. 79674 23825733 species Metazoa Arthropoda Malacostraca Decapoda Palaemonidae Macrobrachium ASM4765608v1 Scaffold GCA_047656085.1 Magallana gigas An essential engineer species and shellfish reef builder that plays a vital role in coastal ecosystems. As a filter-feeder, it has been introduced worldwide and is currently one of the main aquaculture species globally, though it is sensitive to environmental stressors like climate change, pollutants, and pathogens. 29159 39955876 species Metazoa Mollusca Bivalvia Ostreida Ostreidae Magallana OsHV1_ONT_7_Kits_Canu_0.1_polished_1x_medaka Chromosome GCA_964656485.1 Micropterus salmoides An economically important fish species in aquaculture. It is used in research to evaluate the effectiveness of immunostimulants, such as the combination of β-glucan and Astragalus polysaccharide, against bacterial infections like Nocardia seriolae. 27706 38835482|37894188 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Centrarchiformes Centrarchidae Micropterus T2T_MSal_M1.0 Complete Genome GCA_056957295.1 benthopelagic minor commercial commercial potential pest 1.0 97.0 40.0 10090.0 23.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.0 42.43 4.42 hunting macrofauna (predator) Centrarchidae Centrarchiformes Teleostei Monopterus albus This is highly edible species. In this study it served as a source of Edwardsiella tarda for scientific research study 43700 23825733 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Synbranchiformes Synbranchidae Monopterus ASM5199182v1 Scaffold GCA_051991825.1 demersal commercial commercial harmless 0.0 100.0 40.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 3.0 64.76 potamodromous 2.88000011444092 hunting macrofauna (predator) Synbranchidae Synbranchiformes Teleostei Mylopharyngodon piceus An economically important fish species in aquaculture. Research is conducted on this species to understand the mechanisms of chronic toxicity (such as oxidative stress and metabolic disorders) induced by pollutants like niclosamide, a commonly used molluscicide, which poses environmental risks. 75356 38137017 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Cypriniformes Xenocyprididae Mylopharyngodon ASM4986405v1 Chromosome GCA_049864055.1 demersal highly commercial commercial potential pest 0.0 180.0 12.1999998092651 35000.0 13.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 5.0 30.0 79.51 potamodromous 3.19 hunting macrofauna (predator) Xenocyprididae Cypriniformes Teleostei Oncorhynchus gorbuscha A fish species whose early life stages (specifically seawater-adapted fry) are at risk of exposure to aquaculture chemotherapeutants used to control sea lice. In this research, it is used as a model organism to determine both lethal (LC50) and sublethal effects (such as altered olfactory responses and behavioral avoidance) caused by exposure to five specific chemotherapeutants: hydrogen peroxide, azamethiphos, emamectin benzoate, cypermethrin, and deltamethrin. 8017 34628582 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Salmoniformes Salmonidae Oncorhynchus OgorEven_v1.0 Chromosome GCF_021184085.1 demersal highly commercial commercial harmless 1.0 76.0 50.5 6990.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 250.0 50.4 anadromous 3.39 hunting macrofauna (predator) Salmonidae Salmoniformes Teleostei Oncorhynchus mykiss An economically important aquaculture species, ranking as the second most important globally. It is used as a model organism to evaluate the mitigation of dietary microplastic (MP) accumulation and oxidative stress through the supplementation of natural microencapsulated antioxidants like astaxanthin. 8022 40218413 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Salmoniformes Salmonidae Oncorhynchus ASM5762802v1 Chromosome GCA_057628025.1 benthopelagic highly commercial commercial potential pest 1.0 122.0 60.0 25850.0 11.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 200.0 42.51 anadromous 3.53 hunting macrofauna (predator) Salmonidae Salmoniformes Teleostei Oncorhynchus tshawytscha Cell line of this fish is mentioned in this paper and this fish is highly edible. 74940 37758098 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Salmoniformes Salmonidae Oncorhynchus Otsh_v2.0 Chromosome GCF_018296145.1 benthopelagic highly commercial commercial potential pest 1.0 150.0 70.0 61400.0 9.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 375.0 90.0 anadromous 3.83 hunting macrofauna (predator) Salmonidae Salmoniformes Teleostei Oreochromis niloticus A significant, globally farmed tropical fish species known for its strong immune system, rapid growth rate, and high tolerance to diverse environmental conditions. It serves as a model species in aquaculture research to evaluate the biochemical and oxidative stress effects of aquatic pollutants, such as copper sulphate and copper oxide nanoparticles. 8128 39163500 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Cichliformes Cichlidae Oreochromis ASM4364337v1 Chromosome GCA_043643375.1 benthopelagic highly commercial commercial potential pest 0.0 60.0 4324.0 9.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 20.0 30.47 potamodromous 2.01999998092651 browsing on substrate Cichlidae Cichliformes Teleostei Oreochromis sp. (Tilapia) An important warm-water aquaculture species, cultured globally (including the U.S., Taiwan, and Latin America). It serves as a model organism in studies investigating emergent diseases in aquaculture, specifically piscine francisellosis caused by Francisella asiatica. Research on this species evaluates the efficacy of antibiotic treatments, such as florfenicol, to control these infections. 20713674 Oreochromis spp. (Tilapia) An important aquaculture species where researchers are investigating the use of the edible herb Bidens pilosa as a functional feed additive to reduce reliance on antibiotics and chemicals. Dietary supplementation (0.5% and 1%) of B. pilosa was found to significantly increase growth performance over 8 weeks, with transcriptomic analysis revealing regulation of genes and pathways involved in amino acid metabolism. 39138417 Palaemon elegans A crustacean species inhabiting the littoral zone that is susceptible to the negative environmental impacts of antiparasitic drugs, such as teflubenzuron, used to control sea lice in salmon aquaculture. It serves as a model species in research to examine molecular and transcriptional responses to sublethal chemical exposure, particularly to determine if non-hepatopancreatic tissue can be used to assess chemical stress. 338212 28939506 species Metazoa Arthropoda Malacostraca Decapoda Palaemonidae Palaemon Pandalus borealis A keystone species in the marine ecosystem and a valuable commercial crustacean. It is known to have high sensitivity to anti-parasitic chemicals (specifically azamethiphos and deltamethrin) used in salmon farming. In this study, it serves as a model organism to evaluate the effects of these aquaculture pesticides, alone and in combination, and to determine the influence of natural stressors like food limitation on shrimp larvae. 6703 32112997 species Metazoa Arthropoda Malacostraca Decapoda Pandalidae Pandalus ASM4018284v1 Scaffold GCA_040182845.1 Pandalus montagui A shrimp species used in research to evaluate the accumulation, oxidative stress, and molecular (transcriptomic and metabolomic) responses to exposure to the antiparasitic insecticide teflubenzuron, which is used in salmon aquaculture. The study also assesses whether homogenized whole-shrimp specimens are suitable for examining the mechanistic effects of chemical stressors. This is also highly edible species. 397978 30345541 species Metazoa Arthropoda Malacostraca Decapoda Pandalidae Pandalus Pangasianodon hypophthalmus A fish species often used in aquaculture research to study water quality management, particularly the removal of ammonia in culture systems. In this study, it serves as a model organism to evaluate the efficiency of natural and chemically modified stilbite (a zeolite mineral) for ammonia removal under controlled laboratory conditions. 310915 36882549 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Siluriformes Pangasiidae Pangasianodon ASM5136230v1 Complete Genome GCA_051362305.1 benthopelagic commercial commercial harmless 0.0 130.0 44000.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 90.0 potamodromous 3.12 hunting macrofauna (predator) Pangasiidae Siluriformes Teleostei Paracentrotus lividus A species utilized as a model organism in marine toxicology to monitor the toxicity of effluents from land-based marine fish farms. It is used in sea urchin embryo bioassays to evaluate the developmental effects of various chemicals associated with aquaculture, including antibiotics (like amoxicillin, flumequine, oxytetracycline) and disinfectants (like sodium hypochlorite and formaldehyde). It is highly edible and considered a gastronomic delicacy. 7656 22562751 species Metazoa Echinodermata Echinoidea Camarodonta Echinidae Paracentrotus PARLIV_1.0 Scaffold GCA_033220595.1 Paralichthys olivaceus The most popular and economically significant aquaculture species in Korea. It is severely impacted by viral hemorrhagic septicemia virus (VHSV), which causes high mortality rates and constitutes 12.5% of olive flounder mortalities in Korea. It serves as a model species in experimental research to evaluate the antiviral effects of compounds like umbelliferone (7-hydroxycoumarin) as potential drug candidates for disease prevention. 8255 39009196 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Pleuronectiformes Paralichthyidae Paralichthys ASM4143007v1 Chromosome GCA_041430075.1 demersal highly commercial commercial harmless 1.0 103.0 9100.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 10.0 200.0 59.98 oceanodromous 3.72 hunting macrofauna (predator) Paralichthyidae Pleuronectiformes Teleostei Penaeus monodon An economically important aquaculture species. Its larviculture is often threatened by luminescence diseases caused by pathogenic Vibrio harveyi bacteria. It is used as a model species in research to test the efficacy of natural extracts (such as Ulva fasciata) in reducing bacterial growth and virulence factors to enhance shrimp survival. 6687 34097104 species Metazoa Arthropoda Malacostraca Decapoda Penaeidae Penaeus ASM5627880v1 Chromosome GCA_056278805.1 Penaeus vannamei An economically vital species for the global aquaculture market, accounting for approximately US$20 billion. Its farming is heavily threatened by fatal infectious diseases, including white spot disease, hepatopancreatic microsporidiosis, and acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND), leading to major economic losses. It is widely used in experimental research to test therapeutic agents against pathogenic strains of Vibrio bacteria. 6689 34952588 species Metazoa Arthropoda Malacostraca Decapoda Penaeidae Penaeus ASM4276789v1 Chromosome GCF_042767895.1 Perna canaliculus A species of bivalve used in aquaculture. Research is conducted on this species to assess the potential negative physiological effects of candidate ascidian antifoulant compounds. 38949 23194394 species Metazoa Mollusca Bivalvia Mytilida Mytilidae Perna Piaractus mesopotamicus The second most produced native fish species in Brazil. It serves as a model species in aquaculture research to evaluate the efficacy of therapeutic agents, such as teflubenzuron, for treating ectoparasitic infections like Trichodina spp.. Additionally, its acute toxicity levels to these therapeutic agents are assessed to ensure safety in intensive farming environments. 42528 25913667 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Characiformes Serrasalmidae Piaractus UNR_Pmes_2.0 Chromosome GCA_040208305.1 demersal commercial commercial harmless 1.0 40.5 20000.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 39.41 potamodromous 2.0 other Serrasalmidae Characiformes Teleostei Pimephales promelas Primarily used as bait or forage fish. In this study it's cell line is udes for research. 90988 36680191 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Cypriniformes Leuciscidae Pimephales EPA_FHM_2.0 Scaffold GCF_016745375.1 demersal commercial never/rarely potential pest 0.0 10.1000003814697 7.25 5.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 16.57 3.13 variable Leuciscidae Cypriniformes Teleostei Poecilia reticulata A popular ornamental fish species often used in research as a model system to test the efficacy of commercial products and essential oils against ectoparasitic helminths like Gyrodactylus turnbulli. It is a vital species in the hobbyist trade, and studies on it help identify effective treatments for parasitic infections that cause economic damage in fish populations. 8081 26203884 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Cyprinodontiformes Poeciliidae Poecilia P_reticulata-male-v2 Chromosome GCF_904066995.2 benthopelagic of no interest never/rarely potential pest 0.0 5.0 2.75 1.0 1.0 0.0 33.13 non-migratory 3.2 Poeciliidae Cyprinodontiformes Teleostei Pontastacus leptodactylus Commonly known as the narrow-clawed crayfish, this species plays an essential role in biomonitoring ambient water quality through its biochemical, behavioral, and physiological reactions. In this context, its purpose is to serve as an experimental bioindicator to assess cardiac stress responses (heart rate changes) to varying concentrations of chloramine-T, a biocide used in industry and aquaculture. 6717 24819440 species Metazoa Arthropoda Malacostraca Decapoda Astacidae Pontastacus Procambarus clarkii A main host of the white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) and serves as an important model organism for researching and developing antiviral agents to combat white spot disease (WSD) in crustacean aquaculture. Its susceptibility to WSSV makes it ideal for testing the antiviral efficiency of common drugs like acyclovir and exploring pharmacological mechanisms of immune response. 6728 34555435 species Metazoa Arthropoda Malacostraca Decapoda Cambaridae Procambarus ASM4841886v1 Scaffold GCA_048418865.1 Red tilapia (Oreochromis hybrid) A hybrid fish species commonly used in aquaculture. In this study, it serves as an experimental model to investigate the effects of malachite green (MG) and its metabolite leuco-MG (LMG) residues, focusing on biochemical profiles, oxidative stress, and residue accumulation under tropical conditions. 743960 31749575 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Cichliformes Cichlidae Oreochromis Rhamdia quelen The most cultivated native fish species in Rio Grande do Sul, southern Brazil, known for its ease of handling, fast growth, and tolerance to cold. It serves as a model species in aquaculture research to evaluate the in vivo efficacy of natural extracts (such as Hesperozygis ringens leaf extract) for controlling bacterial infections, specifically Aeromonas hydrophila. 162147 30735293 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Siluriformes Pimelodidae Rhamdia benthopelagic minor commercial commercial harmless 0.0 61.0 4020.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 44.4 3.34 hunting macrofauna (predator) Heptapteridae Siluriformes Teleostei Salmo salar A significant species in aquaculture that is frequently exposed to hydrogen peroxide treatments to manage topical skin and gill infections, such as those caused by sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) and amoebic gill disease (Neoparamoeba perurans). It serves as a model in studies investigating how daily rhythms (circadian variations) influence the absorption, metabolism, and excretion of therapeutic substances, which is critical for optimizing drug efficacy and minimizing toxicity. 8030 27058450 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Salmoniformes Salmonidae Salmo fSalSal1 Chromosome GCF_965601325.1 benthopelagic highly commercial commercial harmless 1.0 150.0 38.0 46764.0 13.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 210.0 45.37 anadromous 3.86 hunting macrofauna (predator) Salmonidae Salmoniformes Teleostei Salmo trutta A migrating salmonid fish that is economically important in Poland, particularly following the extinction of Atlantic salmon in the 1980s. It serves as a model organism in research to assess how environmental pollutants, such as varying concentrations of selenium exposure during egg swelling, impact the survival rates of its embryos and fry. 8032 34679941 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Salmoniformes Salmonidae Salmo YSFRI_Strut_1.1 Chromosome GCA_043791845.1 pelagic-neritic commercial commercial potential pest 1.0 140.0 72.0 50000.0 38.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 28.0 59.96 anadromous 3.79999995231628 hunting macrofauna (predator) Salmonidae Salmoniformes Teleostei Sarcophyton trocheliophorum A prevalent soft coral species found in Sanya, Hainan province, China. It serves as a model species in research investigating the impact of contamination by doxycycline hydrochloride (DOX)—an aquatic drug—on coral health by measuring physiological, biochemical, and symbiotic indicators. 205097 37848653 species Metazoa Cnidaria Anthozoa Malacalcyonacea Alcyoniidae Sarcophyton Scylla sp. (Crab) An aquatic animal species used in the study as a source of bacterial isolates (Vibrio spp.). Researchers utilized these isolates to evaluate the potential of C. nardus (citronella) essential oil as an alternative to commercial antibiotics for treating bacterial infections in aquaculture. 23825733 Sebastes schlegelii A commercially important species in aquaculture that frequently faces significant challenges due to parasitic infections, such as Microcotyle sebastis. It serves as a model organism in research to evaluate the efficacy and safety of alternative anthelmintic treatments, like levamisole hydrochloride, to combat resistant parasites and optimize disease management in aquaculture. 214486 37889686 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Perciformes Sebastidae Sebastes S_schlegelii_139475 Scaffold GCA_916701485.1 demersal commercial commercial harmless 1.0 65.0 3140.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 3.0 100.0 46.0 4.0 Sebastidae Perciformes/Scorpaenoidei Teleostei Seriola lalandi An important species in aquaculture that suffers from parasitic infections, such as those caused by monogeneans. Research on this species focuses on developing effective, taste-masked delivery methods for antiparasitic medications like praziquantel (PZQ) to improve treatment compliance, as fish often avoid medicated feed due to the drug's unpalatability. 302047 35621974 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Carangiformes Carangidae Seriola Sedor1 Scaffold GCF_002814215.2 benthopelagic minor commercial experimental harmless 1.0 250.0 80.0 96840.0 12.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 3.0 825.0 61.39 3.85 hunting macrofauna (predator) Carangidae Carangiformes Teleostei Sparus aurata A teleost fish species widely used in aquaculture and frequently employed as a model organism in studies investigating the immunostimulatory effects of medicinal plants. Research on this species explores alternative, environmentally friendly prophylactic methods—such as the use of dihydroquercetin (from Cedrus deodara)—to enhance the fish immune system and prevent/treat diseases as an alternative to chemicals. 8175 25530582 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Spariformes Sparidae Sparus fSpaAur1.2 Chromosome GCF_900880675.2 demersal commercial commercial harmless 1.0 70.0 35.0 17200.0 11.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 150.0 34.54 3.39 hunting macrofauna (predator) Sparidae Eupercaria/misc Teleostei Sturgeon (Various species) These fish are grown in aquaculture and are susceptible to bacterial pathologies and mechanical injuries. They were used in a study to evaluate the vulnerary (wound-healing) effect of botanical medicines specifically herbal infusions of Chelidonium majus L., Hypericum perforatum L., and Bidens tripartita L. to treat bacterial infections in a controlled environment. 33935397 Tilapia sp. An aquatic animal species used as a source for Edwardsiella tarda bacterial isolates. These isolates are utilized in research to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of natural treatments, such as Cymbopogon nardus (citronella) essential oil, as an alternative to commercial antibiotics in aquaculture. 23825733 Trachinotus ovatus Highly valued, edible marine fish with major commercial importance. In this study it is obtained from marine cages from local farms for research. 173339 33905159 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Carangiformes Carangidae Trachinotus Tov_assembly_3.0 Chromosome GCA_022709315.2 pelagic-neritic minor commercial commercial harmless 1.0 70.0 35.0 2800.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 50.0 200.0 48.0 3.73 hunting macrofauna (predator) Carangidae Carangiformes Teleostei Trichopodus pectoralis An aquatic species that acts as a source for Edwardsiella tarda bacterial isolates. In research, these isolates are used to evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of natural treatments, such as Cymbopogon nardus (citronella) essential oil, to combat potential fish pathogens in aquaculture. 313238 23825733 species Metazoa Chordata Actinopteri Anabantiformes Osphronemidae Trichopodus benthopelagic commercial commercial potential pest 0.0 25.0 15.0 500.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 4.0 15.0 potamodromous 2.42 variable Osphronemidae Anabantiformes Teleostei