Sealife guideThe Siganidae familyThe 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 !
The order Acanthuriformes consists of tropical marine fish known for their vibrant colors and diverse shapes, including surgeonfish, angelfish and butterflyfish, commonly found in coral reefs. These species are distinguished by unique features such as sharp spines on their tails or angular body shapes, playing a key role in maintaining the ecological balance of reefs.
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The neon gobyDiscover the neon goby (Elacatinus oceanops), a small western Atlantic reef fish known for its brilliant blue stripe and its role as a cleaner fish that removes parasites from other fish.Read more

The poison gobyDiscover the poison goby (Gobiodon citrinus), a tiny reef fish with a bright yellow body and distinctive blue markings. It lives among branching Acropora corals in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific.Read more

The wahooDiscover the wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri), a powerful pelagic predator found in tropical and subtropical oceans. Recognizable by its streamlined body and distinctive blue vertical stripes, it is a fast swimmer that feeds mainly on fish and squid.Read more
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