The Common Remora
also known as the Remora or Suckerfish is a type of fish belonging to the family Echeneidae. They are a widespread species found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world often seen attached to the bodies of larger marine animals such as sharks whales and sea turtles. The Common Remora has a unique flattened head with a sucker disc on the top of its head. This disc is used to attach the fish to the host animal which enables the remora to travel along with the host animal and feed on sc...
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The Slender Grouper
scientific name Anyperodon leucogrammicus is a species of marine fish belonging to the family Serranidae also known as the Sea Bass family. This fish is mainly found in the Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to the central Pacific including the coasts of Indonesia the Philippines and Australia. The Slender Grouper has an elongated body with a pointed snout and large eyes. The body is covered with small scales and the coloration varies depending on the age and size of the fish. The juvenile Sle...
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The Red Sea Squirrelfish
also known as Neon Squirrelfish belongs to the family of Holocentridae. They are a type of ray-finned fish found in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and are commonly found in coral reefs. The Red Sea Squirrelfish can grow up to 20 cm in length and have a distinctive slender body with a slightly curved head and a small mouth. They have sharp needle-like teeth that they use to catch small fish and invertebrates. The dorsal fin of the Red Sea Squirrelfish is long and extends almost the entire lengt...
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The Onespot Cardinalfish
(Sphaeramia nematoptera) is a popular and hardy aquarium fish that belongs to the Apogonidae family. They are also commonly known as the Threadfin Cardinalfish due to their long delicate fins. These fish are native to the Indo-Pacific region including the waters around Indonesia the Philippines and Malaysia. In the wild Onespot Cardinalfish are found in shallow reefs lagoons and other areas with clear warm water. They typically grow to about 2 inches in length making them a relatively small fish...
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The Wolfsnout Goby
also known as the Elacatinus macrodon is a small marine fish belonging to the family Gobiidae. It is primarily found in the tropical waters of the Western Atlantic Ocean particularly in the Caribbean Sea. Here are some key characteristics of the Wolfsnout Goby: Fish Family: The Wolfsnout Goby belongs to the family Gobiidae which is one of the largest families of fish comprising over 2 000 species. Gobies are known for their small size intricate color patterns and ability to inhabit various marin...
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