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 …

Liparis liparis

The body of the common seasnail is elongated, compressed at the sides (especially at the rear). …

Tylosurus crocodilus

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

Liparis fabricii

The body shape of the Gelatinous seasnail resembles a tadpole with a large rounded head and …

Tylosurus crocodilus

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

Rastrelliger kanagurta

Body elongated, spindle-shaped, moderately high, covered with fine cycloid scales. Maximum body height on the vertical …

Tylosurus acus

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

Liparis tunicatus

The Kelp Snailfish has a broad, rounded head that is slightly compressed from the sides. It …

Tylosurus choram

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

Rastrelliger brachysoma

The short mackerel has the typical appearance of a medium-sized mackerel. This species is characterised by …

Liparis gibbus

The Variegated Snailfish has a compressed body that is relatively tall, with a height greater than …