Marine

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

Genus

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Parupeneus barberinoides

These fish have 15-16 (usually 15) pectoral rays. They have 6-8 + 20-25 (total 28-32) gill …

Parupeneus heptacanthus

Have 16 thoracic rays (rarely 15 or 17). Gill rakers 6-7 + 29-23 (total 26-30). Body …

Parupeneus barberinus

The body is elongated, slightly compressed at the sides. The upper profile is straight. The mouth …

Scarus rubroviolaceus

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

Pseudopleuronectes americanus

The body is oval and flat with a tiny mouth. The color varies from reddish-brown to …

Scarus quoyi

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

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.

Parupeneus forsskali

The body of the Red Sea goatfish is elongated, somewhat compressed at the sides, and covered …

Scarus niger

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