Sealife guideThe Perciformes orderThe 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

Fourhorn poacher
(Hypsagonus quadricornis)

Wolf eel
(Anarrhichthys ocellatus)

Purple anthias
(Pseudanthias tuka)

Red sea anthias
(Pseudanthias taeniatus)

Sea goldie
(Pseudanthias squamipinnis)

Threadfin anthias
(Pseudanthias huchtii)

Suez fusilier
(Caesio suevica)

Yellow and blueback fusilier
(Caesio teres)

Black and orange dragonet
(Dactylopus kuiteri)

Mandarin fish
(Synchiropus splendidus)

The Centropomidae family includes marine and freshwater fish primarily found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Americas, Africa, and Southeast Asia. These fish, with the common snook being the most well-known species, are characterized by their streamlined bodies and prominent mouths adapted to their predatory diet. Popular for both sport and commercial fishing, they also play a crucial ecological role in coastal and estuarine ecosystems.

Common snook
(Centropomus undecimalis)

Arc-eye hawkfish
(Paracirrhites arcatus)

Blackside hawkfish
(Paracirrhites forsteri)

Dwarf hawkfish
(Cirrhitichthys falco)

Giant hawkfish
(Cirrhitus rivulatus)

Longnose hawkfish
(Oxycirrhites typus)

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Sunday, March 23rd 2025

The plumose sea anemone

The plumose sea anemone is a key species in temperate and cold marine ecosystems. Its high adaptability, morphological diversity and reproductive strategies make it a crucial organism for understanding biological and ecological interactions in marine environments.

Saturday, March 22nd 2025

World Water Day 2025 | Save the glaciers

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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.

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Poisson ballon à taches noires
(Arothron nigropunctatus)