Fish are aquatic vertebrate animals that belong to the class Osteichthyes or

Chondrichthyes. They are cold-blooded animals with streamlined bodies, gills for
breathing underwater, and fins for locomotion. Fish have a wide range of sizes, shapes,
and colors, and they inhabit various aquatic environments, including freshwater,
saltwater, and brackish water.

Fish are known for their ability to swim and navigate through water using their fins and
tail. They respire by extracting oxygen from the water through their gills. Most fish have
scales covering their bodies, which provide protection and help regulate buoyancy.

There are thousands of species of fish, ranging from small fish like guppies to large
species like sharks. They have diverse diets, with some being herbivorous, others being
carnivorous, and some being omnivorous.

Fish play important ecological roles in aquatic ecosystems as both predator and prey.
They are also a significant food source for humans, and fishing is a widespread
economic activity around the world. Fish are often kept as pets in aquariums and are
studied extensively by scientists to understand aquatic ecosystems and various aspects
of biology.