Sealife guideThe sea vertebratesThe 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 Epinephelidae family includes around 210 species of grouper, primarily found in tropical and subtropical waters. These fish, often massive and robust, are known for their varied colors and striking patterns, perfectly adapted to their rocky or coral habitats. Opportunistic predators, they play a vital role in marine ecosystems and are highly valued for their delicious meat, although many species are threatened by overfishing.
Tomato grouper (Cephalopholis sonnerati)
Tomato grouper
(Cephalopholis sonnerati)
Long barbeled grunter (Hapalogenys sennin)
Long barbeled grunter
(Hapalogenys sennin)
Black margate (Anisotremus surinamensis)
Black margate
(Anisotremus surinamensis)
Blackspotted rubberlips (Plectorhinchus gaterinus)
Blackspotted rubberlips
(Plectorhinchus gaterinus)
Blue striped grunt (Haemulon sciurus)
Blue striped grunt
(Haemulon sciurus)
Cottonwick grunt (Haemulon melanurum)
Cottonwick grunt
(Haemulon melanurum)
Diagonal-banded Sweetlip (Plectorhinchus lineatus)
Diagonal-banded Sweetlip
(Plectorhinchus lineatus)
French grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum)
French grunt
(Haemulon flavolineatum)
Harlequin sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides)
Harlequin sweetlips
(Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides)
Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus)
Oriental sweetlips
(Plectorhinchus vittatus)
Painted sweetlips (Diagramma pictum)
Painted sweetlips
(Diagramma pictum)
Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus)
Porkfish
(Anisotremus virginicus)
Ribboned sweetlips (Plectorhinchus polytaenia)
Ribboned sweetlips
(Plectorhinchus polytaenia)
Smallmouth grunt (Haemulon chrysargyreum)
Smallmouth grunt
(Haemulon chrysargyreum)
White grunt (Haemulon plumierii)
White grunt
(Haemulon plumierii)
The Labridae family, commonly known as wrasses, contains around 600 species. These species are found primarily in tropical and subtropical oceans, particularly in coral reefs. Wrasses are known for their bright colors.
Abudjubbe wrasse (Cheilinus abudjubbe)
Abudjubbe wrasse
(Cheilinus abudjubbe)

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