FLORIDA'S TOP 20

MOST IMPERILED & PROTECTED FISH

FRESHWATER • SALTWATER • ENDANGERED • THREATENED • PROTECTED

Educational note: This collection intentionally mixes freshwater, estuarine and saltwater species. Federally and state-listed fish are presented first, followed by highly protected or tightly managed Florida fish. “Top 20” is an educational collection, not an official government ranking. Sharks and rays are fish biologically and are included where their conservation status or Florida protection is especially significant. Regulations and listing status can change. Photos are loaded from Wikipedia/Wikimedia and selected wildlife-conservation or citizen-science sources when needed for accurate photographic identification. Swamp Puppy Outfitters is not affiliated with those organizations; individual images remain subject to their original licenses and credits.