Schultz's Pipefish
Schultz s Pipefish also known as the Banded Pipefish or Striped Pipefish is a marine fish belonging to the family Syngnathidae which also includes seahorses and sea dragons. They are found in the Indo-Pacific region ranging from the eastern coast of Africa to Hawaii and French Polynesia. Schultz s Pipefish can grow up to 15cm in length and have a long slender body that is covered in bony plates. They have a tubular snout that is used for feeding on small crustaceans and other invertebrates and t...
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The Crown Squirrelfish
The Crown Squirrelfish (Sargocentron diadema) is a species of tropical fish found in the Western Pacific particularly around coral reefs in Indonesia the Philippines and Papua New Guinea. It belongs to the family Holocentridae commonly known as squirrelfishes which includes around 70 species of mostly small to medium-sized fish. The Crown Squirrelfish typically grows to about 20-25 centimeters (8-10 inches) in length with a maximum reported size of 30 centimeters (12 inches). It has a moderately...
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Tailspot squirrelfish
Tailspot squirrelfish also known as the bluestripe squirrelfish belongs to the family Holocentridae which includes over 100 species of reef fish commonly found in the Indo-Pacific and Caribbean regions. The tailspot squirrelfish is typically found in shallow coral reefs lagoons and rocky areas with crevices for shelter. They are nocturnal feeders and spend their days hiding in crevices or caves emerging at night to hunt for small fish crustaceans and other invertebrates. The tailspot squirrelfis...
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The Squaretail Mullet
The Squaretail Mullet scientifically known as Liza vaigiensis is a unique species of fish that belongs to the Mugilidae family. Found primarily in coastal marine environments the Squaretail Mullet exhibits distinct physical characteristics and social behavior patterns that set it apart from other mullet species. This fish plays an important role in the ecosystem and is considered a valuable resource for commercial and subsistence fishing. Fish Family: The Mugilidae family comprises a diverse ran...
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The Sammara Squirrelfish
The Sammara Squirrelfish also known as the Longspine Squirrelfish is a member of the Holocentridae family of fish. They are found in tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to the western Pacific Ocean. They are most commonly found in shallow reef environments typically at depths ranging from 3 to 40 meters. The Sammara Squirrelfish typically grows to a length of around 30 centimeters but can occasionally reach up to 40 centimeters in length. They have a laterally compressed ...
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