Lined Sweetlips
Quick facts Latin name - Plectorhinchus lineatus Size: 50 cm Habitat: coral reefs, lagoons, reef slope Distribution: Western Pacific region Lined sweetlips are reef-associated fishes commonly observed resting beneath ledges…
Fire Dartfish
Quick facts Latin name - Nemateleotris magnifica Size: 9 cm Habitat: sandy reef slopes, rubble zones, lagoons Distribution: Indo-Pacific region Fire dartfish are small hovering reef fishes usually observed above…
Yellowface Angelfish
Quick facts Latin name - Pomacanthus xanthometopon Size: 38 cm Habitat: coral reefs, lagoons, outer reef slopes Distribution: Indo-Pacific region Yellowface Angelfish are large reef-associated angelfish commonly found around coral-rich…
Orangefin Anemonefish
Quick facts Latin name - Amphiprion chrysopterus Size: 15 cm Distribution: Pacific Ocean Large anemone-associated species that remains close to its host and actively defends the surrounding territory. Usually observed…
Pink Anemonefish
Quick facts Latin name - Amphiprion perideraion Size: 10 cm Distribution: Western Pacific Small anemone-associated species that remains closely tied to its host. Individuals actively defend the anemone and maintain…
Hawksbill Turtle
Quick facts Latin name - Eretmochelys imbricata Size: 1 meter Distribution: Indo-Pacific & Atlantic Ocean. Recently finished feeding on the reef and swimming actively through the water column while continuing…
Fourline Wrasse
Quick facts Latin name - Larabicus quadrilineatus Size: 15 cm Distribution: Red Sea, Gulf of Aden Rarely observed territorial interaction between two individuals. During aggressive encounters, fish may lock jaws…
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Reef Stonefish
Quick facts Latin name - Synanceia verrucosa Size: 40 cm Distribution: Indo-Pacific region One of the most venomous reef fishes. Despite its heavy appearance, this species is capable of short…
Harlequin Ghostpipefish
Quick facts Latin name - Solenostomus paradoxus Size: 12 cm Distribution: Indo-Pacific region Highly camouflaged species that closely imitates surrounding crinoids or soft corals. Usually observed hovering slowly in a…
Western Anemonefish
Quick facts Latin name - Amphiprion ocellaris Size: 10 cm Habitat: host anemones Distribution: Andaman Sea to Philippines and Indonesia (except PNG) Common anemone-associated species that remains close to its…