Bony fish are a group of fish that have skeletons made of bone rather than cartilage. The crossword solutions for the term bony fish include Teleost (7 letters), CARP (4 letters), Saurel (6 letters), GAR (3 letters), SHAD (4 letters), SMELT (5 letters) and Tarpon (6 letters). Teleosts are the most diverse group of bony fish, and include species such as salmon, trout, and tuna. CARP are a type of freshwater fish that are native to Europe and Asia. Saurel is a type of fish found in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. GAR are a type of primitive fish that are found in North America. SHAD are a type of herring found in the Atlantic Ocean. SMELT are small, silvery fish found in cold-water streams and lakes. Tarpon are large, silver-scaled fish found in warm coastal waters.