Sealife guideThe Zanclidae 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
The order Acanthuriformes consists of tropical marine fish known for their vibrant colors and diverse shapes, including surgeonfish, angelfish and butterflyfish, commonly found in coral reefs. These species are distinguished by unique features such as sharp spines on their tails or angular body shapes, playing a key role in maintaining the ecological balance of reefs.
Moorish idol
(Zanclus cornutus)
(Zanclus cornutus)
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Tuesday, July 8th 2025
The big skate
The big skate is one of the largest species of its genus and one of the most distinctive skates along the northeastern Pacific coast. This bottom-dwelling species is easily recognized by two large, dark eyespots on its dorsal surface that resemble prominent eyes.
Monday, May 5th 2025
The California spiny lobster
The California spiny lobster has an elongated body and a hard exoskeleton, usually brown in color with yellow or orange patterns. The California spiny lobster inhabits the temperate waters along the eastern coast of the Pacific Ocean, particularly those of California and the Gulf of California.
Monday, April 14th 2025
The bigeye trevally
The bigeye trevally has a silver-colored body with, as its name suggests, larger eyes compared to other trevally species. It is distinguished from other trevally species by the slightly yellowish color of its tail.
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Mérou géant
(Epinephelus itajara)
(Epinephelus itajara)
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