fish coloring pages

Once upon a time, billions of years ago, fish emerged as some of the first animals on earth. They crawled out of the water and started evolving, although lots of them stayed behind, remaining fish to this day. Fish can live in fresh or salty water, warm or cold climates, and they all share one common feature: gills to breathe underwater!

Fish are very diverse, with about 34,000 different species known on our planet! They can be as tiny as your little finger nail like the stout infant fish, or as huge as a school bus like the whale shark. Their bodies are covered in scales and they use their fins to swim through the water just like how birds use wings to fly in the sky.

Fish play a big role in many ways. We eat fish as food, some of us keep some special varieties as pets in aquariums, and they’re also vital for our natural ecosystems. In fact, some fish have jobs, like the cleaner fish that eat parasites off other fish, helping them stay healthy.

Fish are an ancient and diverse group of animals that have lived on Earth for over 500 million years. No doubt, they’re fascinating creatures that help maintain the balance of nature in oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers. So, the next time you see a fish, remember they’re not just swimming around; they’re part of a long history and a complex world underwater!