Allfishes
Kelp snailfish
Liparis tunicatus
The Kelp Snailfish has a broad, rounded head that is slightly compressed from the sides. It …
Marine
Guide to marine fish with sorting and selection options by family, feeding method, size, and other important characteristics.
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Ornate butterflyfish
Chaetodon ornatissimus
Snout length 2.6-3.2 in HL. Body depth 1.3-1.6 in SL.
Plumed scorpionfish
Scorpaena grandicornis
The plumed scorpionfish is named for the long, fleshy projections above each eye. It is not …
Purple anthias
Pseudanthias tuka
Males have a pointed snout and long, dragging tail filaments. Male P. pascalus has spots on …
Rock gunnel
Pholis gunnellus
The body of Rock Gunnel, as well as other members of the genus, is eel-shaped. There …
Salmon snailfish
Careproctus rastrinus
The body of the Salmon snailfish is massive, high anteriorly, laterally compressed, and gradually tapering toward …
Scaly damsel
Pomacentrus lepidogenys
Scaly damselfish have a rounded, elongated body shape that is compressed at the sides. They have …
Sea goldie
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
There is a pronounced dimorphism in this species.
Semicircled angelfish
Pomacanthus semicirculatus
Adults and juveniles are very different. Juveniles gradually acquire adult colouration when they reach a size …
Sixspine butterflyfish
Parachaetodon ocellatus
Six-spined butterflyfish have deep, narrow bodies from the sides. They have continuous dorsal and caudal fins …
Southern ninespine stickleback
Pungitius platygaster
The southern ninespine stickleback can be distinguished from its European relatives by the large flaps on …
Threadtail anthias
Tosana niwae
This species has the following characteristics: the scales are 12-16 cm below the lateral line from …
Uranoscopus japonicus
Uranoscopus japonicus
Uranoscopus japonicus has a huge round head, a small body covered with star-shaped spines, a tail …
Variegated snailfish
Liparis gibbus
The Variegated Snailfish has a compressed body that is relatively tall, with a height greater than …
Yellow-dotted butterflyfish
Chaetodon selene
They have a tall body compressed at the sides, a small terminal retractable mouth, armed with …
Yellowface angelfish
Pomacanthus xanthometopon
The species name for this species, xanthometopon, means 'yellow forehead', referring to the yellow 'mask' on …