Fish vs. Fishes 

"Fish" vs. "Fishes" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both are plural forms of the word 'fish'. However, 'fish' refers to a group of them that are from the same species, while, 'fishes' refers to a different species of them.

Differences

'Fish' refers to a group of them from the same species, whereas, 'fishes' refers to different species of them. Look at the examples below:

Example

Look at all those beautiful yellow fish in the aquarium.

I went fishing yesterday and didn't catch any fishes.

Similarities

Both refer to a group of fish. Check out the examples below:

Example

The scientist, then, delivered a lecture on the fishes that were endangered.

Mary was able to catch so many fish last week.

Are They Interchangeable?

Since both are correct, we can use them interchangeably. Compare:

Example

✓ There are different kinds of fish in the ocean.

✓ There are different kinds of fishes in the ocean.

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