fishes
n. countablen. more than one fish. You use this word when you are talking about different types or species of fish together.
n. the plural form of 'fish', used specifically when referring to multiple species or varieties rather than multiple individuals of the same species.
The aquarium has many colorful fishes from all over the world.
The scientist spent years studying the various fishes that inhabit the coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean.
While 'fish' is the standard plural for a single group, 'fishes' is the preferred term in biological contexts to emphasize the diversity of distinct species within a specific ecosystem.
Used as the plural of 'fish' primarily in scientific or formal contexts to denote multiple species.
I caught three fishes today.I caught three fish today.When referring to multiple individuals of the same kind, the plural of 'fish' is usually 'fish'.