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How many fins does a fish have?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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12y ago

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2 fins

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12y ago

Most fish typically have 7 fins in total.

- The dorsal fin. Prevents fish from rolling.

- Adipose Fin. Makes the fish hydrodynamic.

- Caudal Fin (tail). Propels the fish through the water.

- Pectoral fin (x2). helps the fish steer and halt.

- Pelvic fin. Helps the fish steer and halt.

- Anal fin. Keeps the fish from rolling.

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It varies, but a standard fish has 1 caudal fin, 1 dorsal, 1 anal, 2 pelvic and 2 pectoral fins. That's 6 fins. Some have less, like eels and hagfish. Some have 2 (or a 'split') dorsal, making it seem like it has 7 fins.

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