Sealife guideThe Scaridae 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 !

Blue-barred parrotfish
(Scarus ghobban)

Blue parrotfish
(Scarus coeruleus)

Bumphead parrotfish
(Bolbometopon muricatum)

Ember parrotfish
(Scarus rubroviolaceus)

European parrotfish
(Sparisoma cretense)

Midnight parrotfish
(Scarus coelestinus)

Princess parrotfish
(Scarus taeniopterus)

Queen parrotfish
(Scarus vetula)

Redband parrotfish
(Sparisoma aurofrenatum)

Rusty parrotfish
(Scarus ferrugineus)

Stoplight parrotfish
(Sparisoma viride)

Swarthy Parrotfish
(Scarus niger)

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Monday, March 2nd 2026

The blueface angelfish

The blueface angelfish is a very colorful fish of the tropical coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific, recognizable by its bright blue head and its bluish body finely reticulated with yellow.

Wednesday, February 18th 2026

The Atlantic tarpon

The Atlantic tarpon is a large coastal fish that can grow up to 8 feet long and weigh over 330 pounds, with a silvery body covered in large, reflective scales. Known as the Silver King, it is famous for its spectacular leaps and fierce fight when hooked by sport fishermen.

Friday, January 30th 2026

The dugong

Discover the dugong, a gentle “sea cow” of tropical waters. Learn about its habitat, diet, reproduction, morphology, and the threats facing this unique marine mammal.

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Poisson perroquet noir
(Scarus coelestinus)