Sealife guideThe Muraenidae 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

Banded moray
(Gymnothorax rueppelliae)
(Gymnothorax rueppelliae)

Banded mud moray
(Gymnothorax chlamydatus)
(Gymnothorax chlamydatus)

Barred-fin moray eel
(Gymnothorax zonipectis)
(Gymnothorax zonipectis)

Chain moray
(Echidna catenata)
(Echidna catenata)

Fangtooth moray
(Enchelycore anatina)
(Enchelycore anatina)

Fimbriated moray
(Gymnothorax fimbriatus)
(Gymnothorax fimbriatus)

Goldentail moray
(Gymnothorax miliaris)
(Gymnothorax miliaris)

Green moray eel
(Gymnothorax funebris)
(Gymnothorax funebris)

Grey moray
(Gymnothorax griseus)
(Gymnothorax griseus)

Laced moray eel
(Gymnothorax favagineus)
(Gymnothorax favagineus)

Lipspot moray
(Gymnothorax chilospilus)
(Gymnothorax chilospilus)

Mediterranean moray eel
(Muraena helena)
(Muraena helena)

Ribbon eel
(Rhinomuraena quaesita)
(Rhinomuraena quaesita)

Snowflake moray
(Echidna nebulosa)
(Echidna nebulosa)

Undulated moray
(Gymnothorax undulatus)
(Gymnothorax undulatus)

White eyed moray
(Gymnothorax thyrsoideus)
(Gymnothorax thyrsoideus)
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The plumose sea anemone
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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.
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Lamantin de Floride
(Trichechus manatus latirostris)
(Trichechus manatus latirostris)