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)
(Cephalopholis sonnerati)

Long barbeled grunter
(Hapalogenys sennin)
(Hapalogenys sennin)

Black margate
(Anisotremus surinamensis)
(Anisotremus surinamensis)

Blackspotted rubberlips
(Plectorhinchus gaterinus)
(Plectorhinchus gaterinus)

Blue striped grunt
(Haemulon sciurus)
(Haemulon sciurus)

Cottonwick grunt
(Haemulon melanurum)
(Haemulon melanurum)

Diagonal-banded Sweetlip
(Plectorhinchus lineatus)
(Plectorhinchus lineatus)

French grunt
(Haemulon flavolineatum)
(Haemulon flavolineatum)

Harlequin sweetlips
(Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides)
(Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides)

Oriental sweetlips
(Plectorhinchus vittatus)
(Plectorhinchus vittatus)

Painted sweetlips
(Diagramma pictum)
(Diagramma pictum)

Porkfish
(Anisotremus virginicus)
(Anisotremus virginicus)

Ribboned sweetlips
(Plectorhinchus polytaenia)
(Plectorhinchus polytaenia)

Smallmouth grunt
(Haemulon chrysargyreum)
(Haemulon chrysargyreum)

White grunt
(Haemulon plumierii)
(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)
(Cheilinus abudjubbe)
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