Marine

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

Genus

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Tylosurus acus

The three subspecies have been given species rank as tentatively accepted names pending further work on …

Hippocampus abdominalis

The big-belly seahorse has a forward-inclined head with a long snout, a swollen but narrow belly, …

Hippocampus kuda

Body rather large, elongated, without spines, all convexities rounded. The head is relatively large in proportion …

Tylosurus crocodilus

These fish are known to have 270-340 anterior scales and 75-80 vertebrae. The jaws are extremely …

Hippocampus denise

Denise's pygmy seahorse has a short snout, a slender body and a stout tail. Its body …

There are often small skin growths called tendrils that resemble algae. The head is at right …

Hippocampus trimaculatus

The appearance of the flat-faced seahorse can vary, but it is usually flat with sharp, hook-like …

Tylosurus crocodilus

The main difference between this fish and other members of the genus Tylosurus is that the …

Tylosurus acus

Vertebrae: 90-95. The canines of the upper jaw point straight down rather than forward. Both jaws …

Hippocampus pontohi

The fish has a small and slender body with a tenacious tail. The head is relatively …

Tylosurus choram

Tylosurus: Greek, tylos = callus + Greek, oura = tail.The species name "choram" is Arabic for …

Hippocampus histrix

It has a slender, elongated, and fully spined body. They are sharp, with dark tips, and …

Zoarces viviparus

The viviparous eelpout has a slender, tapering body, broad head, mouth, and convex lips. The skin …

Hippocampus angustus

The western spiny seahorse can be recognised by its slender body, long snout, well-developed spines and …