Ambon Scorpionfish
also known as the Ambon stonefish or the spotted scorpionfish is a species of marine fish belonging to the Scorpaenidae family. It is native to the Indo-Pacific region and can be found in coral reefs rocky areas and sandy bottoms. In this article we will discuss the size shape coloration social behavior and fashion of Ambon Scorpionfish. Size: The Ambon Scorpionfish can grow up to a maximum length of 30 cm but the average length is around 20 cm. They are relatively small compared to other fish s...
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The Hairy Pygmy Pipehorse
scientific name Acentronura tentaculata is a small and fascinating fish species belonging to the Syngnathidae family. This family includes seahorses pipefish and pipehorses and they all share a characteristic elongated body shape and lack of pelvic fins. The Hairy Pygmy Pipehorse can grow up to 6 cm in length and has a slender elongated body with a small head and a long snout. Their overall shape and features are very similar to those of a seahorse with a prehensile tail used to cling onto seagr...
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The Longjawed Squirrelfish
(Sargocentron spiniferum) is a member of the Holocentridae family also known as the Squirrelfish family. These fish are found in tropical waters in the Indo-Pacific region including the Red Sea the Great Barrier Reef and the Gulf of Thailand. Longjawed Squirrelfish can grow up to 12 inches in length but most specimens are between 6 to 8 inches long. They have an overall slender cylindrical shape with a spiny dorsal fin and a long pointed snout. The scales of these fish are rough giving them a sa...
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The Peppered Squirrelfish
scientific name Sargocentron pepperella is a species of fish belonging to the family Holocentridae. This family is also known as the soldierfishes and squirrelfishes which are widely distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the world. Peppered Squirrelfish is commonly found in the western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea inhabiting coral reefs rocky and sandy areas and seagrass beds at depths ranging from 3 to 50 meters. Peppered Squirrelfish can grow up to 20 cm in length and t...
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The Robust Ghost Pipefish
(Solenostomus cyanopterus) is a small and unusual fish species that belongs to the family Syngnathidae which includes seahorses and pipefish. They are native to the Indo-Pacific region including the Red Sea and are commonly found in coral reefs and seagrass meadows. The Robust Ghost Pipefish has a long slender body with a flattened appearance and a small head with a tubular snout. They have a pair of fins located near their head that resembles small delicate wings. Their body is covered in bony ...
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The Golden Dottyback
scientific name Pseudochromis fuscus is a small marine fish found in the Western Pacific Ocean particularly in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef Australia. It belongs to the Pseudochromidae family and is a popular addition to aquariums for its striking appearance and manageable size. The Golden Dottyback grows to a maximum length of approximately 3 inches and has an elongated slender body shape. Its dorsal fin is elongated and extends from the center of its body to its caudal fin while its an...
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