![]() They are hiding their teeth at the back of their throat. If you think your pretty goldfish doesn’t have any teeth, you are definitely wrong. Other species like the bluefish, the Spanish mackerel, giant catfish and sharks, also have really sharp teeth that they use to actually cut the prey into small pieces, swallowing them as they swim. That’s why their teeth are razor sharp and can even crush a human hand in 5 to 10 seconds. Some fish species like the piranha and the great white shark use their teeth to tear chunks of flesh. Other species, like barracuda, needlefish, and gar have needle-like teeth. Some fish, like the largemouth bass, channel catfish and certain types of sand sharks have sandpaper-like teeth. This includes surgeonfish and parrotfish which are scraping on reef algae. Most herbivorous fish grind their food in a similar way humans do. ![]() This type of fish uses special molars in the back of their throat to crush the hard shells of crustaceans and mollusks, and then they swallow the soft bits. This place is reserved for sheepshead and the redear sunfish who feed on clams and snails. There are fish that sort of chew their food. There are many types of fish teeth, and they depend on the fish’s diet. The reason why fish developed teeth is to capture and cut the prey while they are swallowing it whole or in big chunks. This includes birds, anteaters, turtles, and adult whalebone whales, as well as sea horses, pipefish and adult sturgeon.įish, on the other hand, don’t chew their food but have teeth. Most mammals have teeth because they need to chew their food. And the other question is “How many teeth?”, well that depends on the fish. The shape of the fish teeth depends on their diet. The most interesting information I found was about fish and teeth. The types of fish which eat other fish have evolved teeth to grip their prey while plant-eating fish have teeth shaped to shred sea vegetation.Īfter my husband got bit by a fish while giving scuba-diving lessons, I decided to do a little research, and I came across fascinating facts about fish I had no idea about. It’s safe to say there are as many types of fish teeth as there are fish on this planet. ![]() So, do fish have teeth? The answer is yes. ![]()
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