Sealife guideThe Rhizostomeae orderThe taxonomy of marine species

Explore the taxonomy of cnidarians and especially sea anemones, corals and jellyfish !

Blue blubber jellyfish
(Catostylus mosaicus)

Fried egg jellyfish
(Cotylorhiza tuberculata)

White spotted jellyfish
(Phyllorhiza punctata)

Barrel jellyfish
(Rhizostoma pulmo)

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Monday, September 14th 2026

The striped remora

Discover the striped remora (Echeneis naucrates), a marine fish easily recognized by the suction disc on its head, which allows it to attach to large marine animals and travel with them.

Saturday, September 12th 2026

The Caribbean king crab

Discover the Caribbean king crab (Maguimithrax spinosissimus), an impressive reef crab found throughout the Caribbean and western Atlantic.

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.

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Blennie d'Aron
(Ecsenius aroni)