The Snubnose Pompano
scientifically known as Trachinotus blochii is a species of marine fish belonging to the Carangidae family. The species is native to the Indo-West Pacific region and is commonly found in the coastal waters of the Indian Ocean the Red Sea and the western Pacific Ocean. The Snubnose Pompano has a compressed and elongated body with a distinctive snub-nosed head that distinguishes it from other pompano species. It can grow up to 60 cm in length and can weigh up to 4 kg. The body is covered with smal...
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The Coastal Trevally
scientific name Carangoides chrysophrys is a common species of marine fish found in the Indo-Pacific region. It belongs to the Carangidae family which is characterized by its compressed deep-bodied shape and forked tails. The Coastal Trevally can grow up to 40 centimeters in length and can weigh up to 1 kilogram. It has an elongated and compressed body with a distinct forked tail. The color of its back is olive green to brown with a silver-white underside. The body is covered with small dark spo...
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The Seagrass Wrasse
also known as the Seagrass Razorfish or the Blue-throated Wrasse is a small but colorful marine fish belonging to the family Labridae. These fish are primarily found in seagrass beds and shallow reef flats throughout the Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the western Pacific Ocean including the Great Barrier Reef. The Seagrass Wrasse has a slender body shape and can grow up to 10 cm in length. Their body is elongated and streamlined allowing them to dart quickly and easily t...
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The African Silver Sweeper
also known as the West African Sweeper is a small schooling fish that belongs to the family Pempheridae. They are commonly found in the tropical waters of the eastern Atlantic Ocean from Senegal to Angola and the Gulf of Guinea. African Silver Sweepers are typically small fish measuring around 4-6 inches in length when fully grown. They have an elongated body with a slightly flattened head and large eyes. The dorsal fin is located towards the back of the body and is followed by a series of small...
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The Rosy Frogfish
scientifically known as Antennarius roseus is a captivating and enigmatic marine species that can be found in the Indo-Pacific region. With their unique hunting methods impressive camouflage abilities and fascinating social behaviors the Rosy Frogfish captures the imagination of marine enthusiasts and biologists alike. Fish Family: The Rosy Frogfish belongs to the family Antennariidae which comprises around 50 species of anglerfish. These fish are known for their distinctive hunting strategies u...
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