Sealife guideThe Spheniscidae 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 !

Adelie penguin
(Pygoscelis adeliae)

African penguin
(Spheniscus demersus)

Chinstrap penguin
(Pygoscelis antarcticus)

Emperor penguin
(Aptenodytes forsteri)

Galapagos penguin
(Spheniscus mendiculus)

Gentoo penguin
(Pygoscelis papua)

King penguin
(Aptenodytes patagonicus)

Royal Penguin
(Eudyptes schlegeli)

Southern rockhopper penguin
(Eudyptes chrysocome)

Yellow-eyed penguin
(Megadyptes antipodes)

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Monday, April 20th 2026

The broadnose sevengill shark

Discover the broadnose sevengill shark (Notorynchus cepedianus), a large primitive coastal shark with seven gill slits living in temperate and subtropical waters around the world.

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.

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Etoile de mer glaciaire
(Marthasterias glacialis)