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Facts: Bullock's Hypselodoris
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this colorful, uncommon sea slug! Bullock's Hypselodoris nudibranch (Hypselodoris bullockii). Bullock's Hypselodoris facts!#nudibran...
Facts: The Broadnose Sevengill Shark
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this shark that eats just about anything! The broadnose sevengill shark (Notorynchus cepedianus). Broadnose sevengill shark facts!#s...
Facts: The Striped Marlin
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this large and fast apex predator! The striped marlin (Pacific striped marlin, striped swordfish, Kajikia audax). Striped marlin fac...
Facts: Type D Killer Whales
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quicks facts about these rare orcas that look a bit different than typical killer whales. Type D killer whales (Type D orcas, Orcinus orca). Type D or...
Facts: The Payara (Vampire Fish)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this frightening, freshwater fish with massive fangs! The payara (vampire fish, Hydrolycus, dogtooth characins, harm, vampire tetra,...
Facts: The Frilled Shark
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this prehistoric deep sea shark! The frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus, lizard shark). Frilled shark facts!!#deepsea #shark ...
Facts: The Cabezon
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this bottom-dwelling sculpin that ambushes its prey! The cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus). Cabezon facts!#fishing #sculpin #fish...
Facts: Darwin's Slimehead
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this long-lived deep sea fish! Darwin's slimehead (big roughy, Darwin’s roughy, Gephyroberyx darwinii). Darwin's slimehead facts!#...
Facts: The Great Pompano (Palometa)
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these schooling fish! The great pompano (palometa, Trachinotus goodei). Great pompano facts!#atlantic #schooling #fish #marinemammal...
Facts: The Finless Porpoise
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this adorable cetacean with no dorsal fin! The finless porpoise (Neophocaena, Indo-Pacific finless porpoise, East Asian finless porp...
Facts: The Granulated Sea Star
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this large starfish with rounded arms! The granulated sea star (granular sea star, Choriaster granulatus). Granulated sea star facts...
Facts: The Bogue (Boop Boops Fish)
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this common seabream that forms large aggregations! The bogue (Boops boops). Bogue facts!#seabream #europe #fish #boopboops #seafloo...
Facts: The Turbot
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this flatfish that is commonly consumed! The turbot (Scophthalmus maximus). Turbot facts!#flatfish #europe #fish #rocky #seafloor #b...
Facts: The Prickly Shark
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this elusive, deep ocean shark with prickly scales! The prickly shark (Prickly shark, Echinorhinus cookei). Prickly shark facts!#dee...
Facts: The Bluehead Wrasse
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this tiny wrasse that is incredibly abundant on coral reefs! The bluehead wrasse (Thalassoma bifasciatum, Caribbean bluehead wrasse)...
Facts: The Blood Cockle (Blood Clam)
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these commonly eaten clams that are bright red inside! Blood cockles (blood clams, Tegillarca granosa, Anadara granosa, granular mud...
Facts: The Four-Fingered Lipsucker
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this small blenny that can breathe air! The four-fingered lipsucker (Andamia tetradactylus). Four-fingered lipsucker facts!4#blennie...
Facts: The Deep Sea Hatchetfish
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these tiny and strange deep sea fish that glow! The deep sea hatchetfish (Sternoptychidae, marine hatchetfish). Deep sea hatchetfish...
Facts: The American Crocodile
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this giant predator that ambushes its prey! The American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus, American saltwater crocodile). American croco...
Facts: Sawtooth Eels
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these deep sea eels that inhabit the open ocean all around the world! Sawtooth eels (Serrivomeridae, sawpalates). Sawtooth eel facts...
Facts: The Hairy Frogfish
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these incredible ambush predators and masters of camouflage! The hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus, striate anglerfish, striped f...
Facts: The Crested Bullhead Shark
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this bottom-dwelling shark that loves to eat sea urchins! The crested bullhead shark (crested horn shark, Heterodontus galeatus). Cr...
Facts: The Cape Dorid Nudibranch
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this tiny sea slug that inhabits the shallow waters near West Africa! The Cape dorid (Hypselodoris capensis). Cape dorid facts!#reef...
Facts: The Sunset Wrasse (Yellow-Brown Wrasse)
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these bright-colored coral reef fish! The sunset wrasse (banana wrasse, yellow-brown wrasse, Thalassoma lutescens, green moon wrasse...
Facts: The Sea Butterfly
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these graceful snails that "fly" through the water column! The sea butterfly (Thecosomata, thecosomes, shelled pteropods). Sea butte...
Facts: The Squat Anemone Shrimp
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this comical shrimp that likes to wave its tail up and down! The squat anemone shrimp (sexy shrimp, Thor amboinensis). Squat anemone...
Facts: The Black and White Snapper
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these commonly eaten fish that like to form schools! The black and white snapper (Macolor niger, black and white sea perch, black sn...
Facts: Giant Mud Crabs
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these heavily exploited crabs that inhabit mangrove forests! The giant mud crab (Scylla serrata). Giant mud crab facts!#mangroves #c...
Facts: The Grumpy Goosefish
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this deep sea anglerfish with a giant mouth full of sharp teeth! The grumpy goosefish (Lophiodes beroe, white goosefish, white angle...
Facts: Atlantic Sea Nettles and Bay Nettles
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these common stinging jellyfish that used to be the same species! Atlantic sea nettles (Chrysaora quinquecirrha) and bay nettles (Ch...
Facts: The Nassau Grouper
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this robust and commonly fished ambush predator! The Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus). Nassau grouper facts!#groupers #fish #re...
Facts: The Thread Pipefish
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this tiny and unique marine fish! The thread pipefish (Kyonemichthys rumengani, Lembeh seadragon, pygmy pipedragon). Thread pipefish...
Facts: The Barred Soapfish
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this marine fish that swallows large prey whole! The barred soapfish (Diploprion bifasciatum, yellow emperor, two-banded soapfish). ...
Facts: The Serpentine Goby
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this tiny, pink goby that hovers above the seafloor! The serpentine goby (Pterogobius elapoides, banded goby, brown barred hover gob...
Facts: The Cheekspot Scorpionfish
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this venomous ambush predator! The cheekspot scorpionfish (Scorpaenodes evides, shore scorpionfish). Cheekspot scorpionfish facts!#c...
Facts: The Japanese Mitten Lobster
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these slipper lobsters! The Japanese mitten lobster (Parribacus japonicus). Japanese mitten lobster facts!#japan #lobster #reefs #as...
Facts: The Blue Ring Angelfish (Annularis Angelfish)
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this colorful coral reef fish that likes to inhabit murky water! The blue ring angelfish (Pomacanthus annularis, blue ringed angelfi...
Facts: The Sailfin Snapper
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this solitary marine fish that can be found near coral reefs! The sailfin snapper (Symphorichthys spilurus, blue-lined sea bream, bl...
Facts: The Pink River Dolphin (Amazon River Dolphin)
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this playful and curious pink freshwater dolphin that lives in South America! The Amazon river dolphin (pink river dolphin, Inia geo...
Facts: The Razor Moonfish
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this triangular marine fish! The razor moonfish (Mene maculata, moonfish). Razor moonfish facts!#ocean #africa #australia #japan #fi...
Everything You Need to Know About Snake Eels
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these snake-like eels that can quickly burrow into the seafloor! Snake eels (Ophichthidae). Snake eel facts!#ocean #eels #burrow #no...
Facts: The White Sturgeon
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the largest freshwater fish in North America! The white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus, Pacific sturgeon, Oregon sturgeon, Columb...
Everything You Need to Know About the Gummy Squirrel
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this unique, deep ocean sea cucumber that is threatened by deep sea mining of manganese nodules! The gummy squirrel (Gummy squirrel,...
Facts: The Tope Shark (Soupfin Shark)
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this critically endangered houndshark that is still fished for its meat and fins! The tope shark (school shark, Galeorhinus galeus, ...
Facts: The Yellowtail Coris
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this beautiful wrasse that inhabits coral reefs! The yellowtail coris (Coris gaimard, African coris, clown coris). Yellowtail coris ...
Facts: The Yellow Umbrella Slug
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these tiny false limpets that can utilize pigments and alkaloids from the sponges they feed on! The yellow umbrella slug (Tylodina p...
Facts: The Eastern Clingfish
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this tiny cleaner fish that uses suction to stay in one place! The eastern clingfish (eastern cleaner clingfish, Cochleoceps orienta...
Facts: The Eastern Blue Groper
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this large wrasse that is only found near Australia! The eastern blue groper (Achoerodus viridis). Eastern blue groper facts!#ocean ...
Facts: The Light Blue Soldier Crab
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these forward walking crabs that swarm in "armies"! The light blue soldier crab (Mictyris longicarpus)! Light blue soldier crab fact...
Facts: The Whitespotted Filefish
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this eccentric fish that can instantly change colors! The whitespotted filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus, whitespotted limefish).#oc...
Facts: The Blotched Foxface Rabbitfish
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this venomous coral reef fish! The blotched foxface rabbitfish (one spot foxface, Siganus unimaculatus, blackblotch foxface). Blotch...
Facts: The Common Cuttlefish
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these highly intelligent cephalopods that can instantly blend with their environment! Common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis, European...
Facts: The Fish-Eating Anemone
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these anemones that can paralyze and consume fish! The fish-eating anemone (Urticina piscivora, rose anemone). Fish-eating anemone f...
Facts: The Foureye Butterflyfish
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this colorful, compressed fish with fake eyes! The foureye butterflyfish (Chaetodon capistratus, four-eyed butterflyfish). Foureye b...
Facts: The Porcelain Crab
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these filter-feeding crustaceans that are not true crabs! Porcelain crabs (Porcellanidae). Porcelain crab facts!#ocean #crustaceans ...
Facts: The Argonaut (Paper Nautilus)
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this strange octopus that makes its own shell! The argonaut (paper nautilus, Argonauta). Argonaut facts!#ocean #mollusks #octopus #c...
Everything You Need to Know About Rainbow Trout
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these tasty fish that have been introduced to bodies of water all around the world! Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss, steelhead tr...
Facts: The Yellow-Edged Moray Eel
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this giant eel that inhabits coral reefs! The yellow-edged moray eel (yellowmargin moray, leopard moray, speckled moray, Gymnothora...
Everything You Need to Know About Bubble Snails
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these beautiful gastropods that gracefully move along the seafloor! Paper bubble shells (Aplustridae, bubble snails). Paper bubble s...
Facts: The Japanese Bullhead Shark
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this adorable, slow-moving shark on the seafloor. The Japanese bullhead shark (Heterodontus japonicus).#ocean #coralreefs #shar...
Facts: The Checkerboard Wrasse
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this common wrasse with a colorful pattern! The checkerboard wrasse (Halichoeres hortulanus). Checkerboard wrasse facts!#ocean #cora...
Facts: The Northern Pygmy Squid
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about some of the smallest cephalopods in the world! Northern pygmy squid (Idiosepius paradoxus, Japanese pygmy squid). Northern pygmy squ...
Facts: Ribbon Worms (Nemertea)
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these adorable unsegmented marine worms that can be longer than blue whales! Ribbon worms (Nemertea, proboscis worms, Nemertean worm...
Facts: The Casper Octopus
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this deep sea octopus with no scientific name! The Casper octopus (ghost octopus). Casper octopus facts!#ocean #deepsea #cephalopods...
Facts: The Mole Crab
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these tiny crustaceans that are fast burrowers! Mole crabs (Hippid mole crabs, Hippidae, sand crabs). Mole crab facts!#ocean #crusta...
Facts: The Giant Triton (Triton's Trumpet)
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this massive sea snail that attacks large prey! The giant triton (Charonia tritonis, Triton’s trumpet snail, trumpet triton). Gian...
Facts: The Blue Dragon Nudibranch
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this long and frilly sea slug that can sting! The blue dragon nudibranch (Pteraeolidia ianthina, Pteraeolidia semperi, Australian bl...
Facts: The Crabeater Seal
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the most abundant seals on Earth! The crabeater seal (krill-eater seal, Lobodon carcinophaga). Crabeater seal facts!!#ocean #seals #...
Facts: The French Angelfish
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these territorial coral reef fish that pair up for life! The French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru). French angelfish facts!#ocean #cor...
Facts: The Cookie Star
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this adorable deep sea starfish! The cookie star (Plinthaster dentatus, ravioli star, goniasterid sea star). Cookie star facts!#ocea...
Facts: The California Halibut
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this massive flatfish! The California halibut (Paralichthys californicus). California halibut facts!#ocean #fishing #seafood #fish #...
Facts: The Dusky Red Jelly (Poralia)
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this common deep sea jellyfish! The dusky red jelly (Poralia rufescens, Poralia spp.) Dusky red jelly facts!#ocean #jellyfish #...
Everything You Need to Know About Lobsters
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lobster facts! Everything you need to know about these long-lived and powerful crustaceans! Lobsters (clawed lobsters, Nephropidae). Facts about lobst...
Facts: The Bluefish
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this large, and commonly consumed fish! The bluefish (tailor, Pomatomus saltatrix). Bluefish facts!#ocean #fishing #seafood #fi...
Facts: The Hawksbill Sea Turtle
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this endangered sea turtle that primarily eats sponges! The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata, hawksbill turtle). Hawksbi...
Facts: The Sea Pineapple
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this odd-looking and edible sea squirt! The sea pineapple (Halocynthia roretzi, Korean common sea squirt, meongge (멍게), hoya (ホ...
Everything You Need to Know About Crabs
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Crab facts! Everything you need to know about these bizarre and powerful crustaceans! Crabs (Brachyura, true crabs, Brachyuran crabs). Facts about cra...
Facts: The Mandarin Dogfish
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this rare shark species! The mandarin dogfish (Cirrhigaleus barbifer, mandarin shark). Mandarin dogfish facts!#ocean #sharks #j...
Facts: The King George Whiting
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this tasty food fish that is only found near Australia! The King George whiting (Sillaginodes punctatus, spotted whiting). King Geor...
Facts: The Common Periwinkle
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these common and invasive sea snails! The common periwinkle (Littorina littorea, winkles, edible periwinkle). Common periwinkle fact...
Everything You Need To Know About Groupers
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these ambush predators that are sometimes enormous! Groupers (sea basses, Serranidae, grouper fish). Grouper fish facts! #ocean #flo...
Facts: The Tomato Clownfish
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this colorful anemonefish! The tomato clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus, oneband anemonefish, fire clown, red tomato clown). Tomato clo...
Facts: The Pacific White-Sided Dolphin
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this sociable and acrobatic dolphin species! The Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens, hookfin porpoise, Sagmatia...
Facts: The Splendid Toadfish
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this odd-looking and rarely seen ambush predator! The splendid toadfish (Sanopus splendidus, Cozumel toadfish). Splendid toadfish fa...
Facts: The Sand Tilefish
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these adorable, burrowing fish! The sand tilefish (Malacanthus plumieri). Sand tilefish facts!#ocean #florida #caribbean #coralreef ...
Facts: The Longsnout Boarfish
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this unique-looking marine fish! The longsnout boarfish (Pentaceropsis recurvirostris}. Longsnout boarfish facts!#ocean #australia #...
Everything You Need To Know About Cowries
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these shiny, marine snails that have been historically used as currency! Cowries (cowry, Cypraeidae). Cowrie facts!#ocean #money #sn...
Facts: The Yellowtail Snapper
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these popular food fish that are common in Florida! The yellowtail snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus). Yellowtail snapper facts!#ocean #car...
Facts: The Chinese Mitten Crab
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this catadromous invasive crab that has furry claws! The Chinese mitten crab (shanghai hairy crab, Eriocheir sinensis). Chinese mitt...
Facts: The Atlantic Blue Tang
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this bright-colored coral reef fish! The Atlantic blue tang (Acanthurus coeruleus). Atlantic blue tang facts!#ocean #florida #coralr...
Facts: Coho Salmon
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these anadromous fish that are important food for many animals! The coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch, silver salmon). Coho salmon f...
Facts: The Fourspot Butterflyfish
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this adorable fish that is only common in Hawaii! The fourspot butterflyfish (Chaetodon quadrimaculatus). Fourspot butterflyfish fac...
Facts: The Bluestriped Grunt
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this food fish that can make grunting sounds! The bluestriped grunt (Haemulon sciurus). Bluestriped grunt facts!#ocean #caribbean #f...
Facts: The Red Sea Urchin
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about the largest sea urchin species! The red sea urchin (Mesocentrotus franciscanus, Strongylocentrotus franciscanus, giant red sea urchi...
Facts: The Yellowtail Damselfish (Microspathodon chrysurus)
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this iridescent, tropical reef fish! The yellowtail damselfish (Microspathodon chrysurus). Yellowtail damselfish facts!#ocean #carib...
Facts: Barracudas
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about these fast and ferocious predators! Barracudas (Sphyraena). Barracuda facts!#ocean #predators #florida #coralreef #marinelife #marin...
Facts: The Spanish Hogfish
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this slow-swimming, tropical reef fish! The Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus, blue-cheeked goby). Spanish hogfish facts!#ocean #carib...
Facts: The Stoplight Parrotfish
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this brightly colored marine fish that changes colors! The stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride). Stoplight parrotfish facts!#ocea...
Facts: The Pizza Crust Sea Slug
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this adorable sea slug that looks like a pepperoni and cheese! The pizza crust sea slug (Pleurobranchus areolatus, warty sidegill sl...
Facts: The Harbor Porpoise
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Quick facts about this small marine mammal that likes cold water! The harbor porpoise (Phocoena phocoena). Harbor porpoise facts!#ocean #cold #porpois...