Sealife guideThe Lophiiformes orderThe 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 !

Big-spot angler
(Abantennarius nummifer)

Clown frogfish
(Antennarius maculatus)

Ocellated frogfish
(Fowlerichthys ocellatus)

Painted frogfish
(Antennarius pictus)

Striated frogfish
(Antennarius striatus)

Angler
(Lophius piscatorius)

Yellow goosefish
(Lophius litulon)

Polka dot batfish
(Ogcocephalus radiatus)

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Thursday, September 10th 2026

The reticulated sandperch

Discover the reticulated sandperch (Parapercis tetracantha), a small Indo-Pacific fish known for its elongated body and distinctive brown and white pattern.

Monday, September 7th 2026

The wedgetail triggerfish

Discover the wedgetail triggerfish, Hawaii's famous state fish. Learn about its vibrant colors, coral reef habitat, unique behavior, and cultural significance in Hawaii.

Saturday, September 5th 2026

The Kemp's ridley sea turtle

The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is the smallest of the seven species of sea turtles and one of the most endangered. Discover this fascinating species, its unique biological characteristics, and its remarkable mass nesting behavior known as an arribada, when thousands of females gather on beaches to lay their eggs.

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Mérou céleste
(Cephalopholis argus)