Marine

Guide to marine fish with sorting and selection options by family, feeding method, size, and other important characteristics.

Genus

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Limanda limanda

A distinctive feature of the common dab is the lateral line with a curve above the …

Scarus rubroviolaceus

The genus name, Scarus, comes from the Greek word "skaros", meaning "parrotfish". The body of the …

Scarus quoyi

This species is characterized by the following features: 6 median prebronchial scales; 3 rows of cheek …

Globicephala melas

The most characteristic feature is a large, melon-shaped head. This shape does not appear immediately after …

Limanda proboscidea

The lateral line forms a high arch above the base of the pectoral fin. The pectoral …

Scarus taeniopterus

Known for their beak-shaped jaws that fuse with their teeth. Their individual teeth allow them to …

Scarus vetula

Adults are large fish with a spindle-shaped body and a beak-like mouth.

Limanda sakhalinensis

The body of the Sakhalin sole is elongated and oval-shaped. It has a small mouth and …

Globicephala macrorhynchus

The short-finned pilot whale is very different in appearance from the long-finned pilot whale. They have …

Limanda punctatissima

The speckled flounder has a strongly compressed, oval body typical of flatfishes. Its most distinctive feature …

Scarus niger

The swarthy parrotfish is famous for its ability to radically change appearance throughout its life. These …

Limanda aspera

Body large and broad, mouth small. The lateral line is strongly curved above the pectoral fins. …