List of types of seafood

Seafood is a term that encompasses a wide range of food items sourced from the ocean and other bodies of water. This includes various species of fish, shellfish, mollusks, and crustaceans. The following is a list of types of seafood, categorized by type.

Fish[edit]

Fish are a diverse group of aquatic animals, many of which are consumed as food. They are a rich source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D.

Salmon - A popular fish known for its pink flesh and high omega-3 content.
Tuna - A large, fast-swimming fish that is often used in canned products.
Cod - A white-fleshed fish often used in fish and chips.

Shellfish[edit]

Shellfish is a colloquial term for exoskeleton-bearing aquatic invertebrates used as food.

Lobster - A large marine crustacean known for its sweet, succulent meat.
Crab - Crustaceans with a thick exoskeleton and a single pair of claws.
Shrimp - Small, widespread crustaceans often used in a variety of dishes.

Mollusks[edit]

Mollusks are a group of invertebrates that includes squids, octopuses, and bivalves.

Squid - A cephalopod mollusk that is often consumed fried, as calamari.
Octopus - Another cephalopod mollusk, known for its intelligence and unique flavor.
Clam - A type of bivalve mollusk often used in chowders and pasta dishes.

Crustaceans[edit]

Crustaceans are a large, diverse group of arthropods that includes crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.

Crayfish - Freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters.
Prawn - Large, shrimp-like crustaceans often used in seafood dishes.