Fishes
The Tennessee Aquarium is home to many of the world’s most fascinating fish species. Among the thousands of fish within River Journey, visitors meet unusual seahorses, crazy-looking sea dragons and bizarre-looking paddlefish. Along with nature’s oddities are some beautiful darters, colorful cichlids, giant catfish and trophy-sized examples of freshwater game fish. Sink beneath the saltwater waves within Ocean Journey to come face to face with big, toothy sharks, colorful reef fish, graceful rays and curious porcupine fish. Before or after exploring the naturalistic exhibits at the Aquarium, dive into this page to learn more about some of the Aquarium’s most asked about fish species.