Sealife guideThe Cirrhitidae familyThe taxonomy of marine species
Explore the taxonomy of the sea vertebrates including the cetaceans like the whales or the dolphins, the sea birds, the fish, the sharks and the sea turtles !
Les poissons marins

Arc-eye hawkfish
(Paracirrhites arcatus)
(Paracirrhites arcatus)

Blackside hawkfish
(Paracirrhites forsteri)
(Paracirrhites forsteri)

Dwarf hawkfish
(Cirrhitichthys falco)
(Cirrhitichthys falco)

Giant hawkfish
(Cirrhitus rivulatus)
(Cirrhitus rivulatus)

Longnose hawkfish
(Oxycirrhites typus)
(Oxycirrhites typus)

Pixy hawkfish
(Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus)
(Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus)

Redspotted hawkfish
(Amblycirrhitus pinos)
(Amblycirrhitus pinos)
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Friday, March 14th 2025
The narwhal
The narwhal is an Arctic cetacean well-known for its long, spiral tusk, which gives it a unique appearance. This cetacean is primarily found in the cold waters of the Arctic, where it lives in groups and is known for its seasonal migratory behaviors. The narwhal is of scientific interest due to its social behavior, biology and the mysteries surrounding the use of its tusk.

Monday, March 10th 2025
The north Pacific giant octopus
The north pacific giant octopus is a species of cephalopod that primarily inhabits the coastal waters of the North Pacific, notably in Alaska, Canada, the United States, and Japan. It is famous for its impressive size and remarkable intelligence. This octopus is one of the largest representatives of its family.

Saturday, March 1st 2025
The loggerhead sea turtle
The loggerhead sea turtle is one of the seven existing species of sea turtles. Found in oceans worldwide, the loggerhead turtle is a migratory species that plays a key role in marine ecosystems. The loggerhead sea turtle is the second-largest species of sea turtles after the Leatherback sea turtle, with a shell that measures on average between 35 and 39 inches in length.
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Poisson ange à trois taches
(Apolemichthys trimaculatus)
(Apolemichthys trimaculatus)