Sealife guideThe Haplosclerida orderThe taxonomy of marine species
Explore the taxonomy of sponges including demosponges, calcisponges and glass sponges !

Azure vase sponge
(Callyspongia plicifera)
(Callyspongia plicifera)

Caribbean giant barrel sponge
(Xestospongia muta)
(Xestospongia muta)

Giant barrel sponge
(Xestospongia testudinaria)
(Xestospongia testudinaria)

Stony sponge
(Petrosia ficiformis)
(Petrosia ficiformis)
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Friday, September 5th 2025
The bump-head sunfish
Learn about the bump-head sunfish (Mola alexandrini), the world's heaviest bony fish, its habitat in tropical and temperate oceans, diet of jellyfish, deep-water behavior and record size over 6,000 lbs.

Wednesday, September 3rd 2025
The chocolate chip sea cucumber
The chocolate chip sea cucumber has a massive cylindrical body that is beige in color, covered with a set of dark brown pustules resembling chocolate chips that protrude slightly from the surface, giving it a resemblance to a cookie, hence its french name. It can reach a length of about 12 inches when fully grown.

Monday, September 1st 2025
The red hind grouper
The red hind grouper has a distinctive appearance, usually beige to brown in color, with numerous red or brown spots covering its entire body and the base of its fins. It is often found in the shallow waters of coral reefs and rocky areas, where it hides in crevices and cavities.
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Poisson écureuil à queue blanche
(Sargocentron caudimaculatum)
(Sargocentron caudimaculatum)