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King crab from Puget Sound 🦀
Another stunning example of the vibrant life in the Pacific Northwest.
Fun fact: King crabs in Puget Sound are not native to the area; they were introduced in the 1960s and have since thrived, becoming an important part of the local ecosystem.
The Long-spined Sea Urchin 🐡
Covered in hundreds of dangerous spines, which pose no threat when the sea urchin is at rest.
Fun fact: The long-spined sea urchin can live up to 100 years, making it one of the longest-lived invertebrates.
Graeff's Sea Cucumber 🥒
This is a species of sea cucumbers found in the waters of the Western Pacific Ocean. They have rough skin and can change color to blend with their surroundings.
Fun fact: Graeff's sea cucumbers can regrow their internal organs if they are damaged! 🧬✨
Interesting Facts About Sharks 🦈
- The Greenland shark has a minimum lifespan of 272 years, making it the longest-lived vertebrate.
- About 19 million years ago, a catastrophic event in the ocean led to the extinction of 90% of its shark population.
- Depending on the species, a shark's mouth can contain between 30 and 400 teeth arranged in several rows.
The ragwort seahorse is a species of marine ray-finned fish from the needle family, classified in the monotypic genus Phycodurus, related to the genus of seahorses.
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Yellow Tang Clownfish 🐟
This species of clownfish gets along well with other fish (not clownfish) and invertebrates. They are perfect inhabitants for a reef aquarium.
Fun fact: Yellow Tang Clownfish are known for their vibrant orange and black stripes, which help them blend into their surroundings and avoid predators.
Scalarees 🐠
Members of the cichlid family, these fish are among the most popular and widely distributed aquarium species. Their Latin name, *Pterophyllum*, comes from *pteros* meaning "wing" and *phyllon* meaning "leaf."
Fun fact: Scalarees can change color and shape to communicate with other fish and to blend into their environment. 🌈✨
Janolus longidentatus 🧬
An impressively striking species of nudibranchs, or sea slugs. This is a sea slug belonging to the family Proctonotidae. Despite remarkable differences in their egg ribbons, individuals of this species are externally indistinguishable from the nudibranchs of the species Silver Tip Nudibranch.
Fun fact: Nudibranchs are known for their vibrant colors, which often serve as a warning to predators about their toxicity. 🌈
Pearl Gourami ✨
One of the labyrinth fish species. Belongs to the popular aquarium fish. Inhabits India, the Malay Archipelago, Indonesia (Sumatra and Borneo), and Thailand in small, densely vegetated water bodies.
The male can grow up to 12 cm, the female is slightly smaller. The male has longer and sharper fins, brighter coloring, and an orange-red chest and belly, especially when excited. They are peaceful and quite shy.
Fun fact: Pearl Gouramis can breathe air directly from the surface, thanks to a special organ called the labyrinth organ, which allows them to survive in oxygen-poor waters. 🌊🌿
Afiosemium Gardneri 💕
A small species of ray-finned fish belonging to the Notobranchiidae family. Inhabits the tributaries of the Cross and Benue rivers in Nigeria and Cameroon.
Interesting fact: These fish are known for their unique ability to produce electric fields, which they use for navigation and communication in their aquatic environment.
Malacanthus plumieri 🩵
A species of anglerfish, also known as the turtlefish, belonging to the family Malacanthidae. It inhabits the western part of the Atlantic Ocean.
Fun fact: Despite its name, the Malacanthus plumieri is not closely related to turtles; the name comes from its flattened body shape, which resembles a turtle's shell.
Hypselodoris kanga ✨
A brightly colored sea slug species belonging to the Chromodorididae family within the order Nudibranchia. Found in the Indo-Pacific region. Named after Kanga, the kangaroo character from A.A. Milne's "Winnie-the-Pooh" books.
Fun fact: These slugs can change their color to blend in with their surroundings, making them masters of camouflage in the underwater world. 🌊✨
Sepia prashadi 🦑
A widely distributed cuttlefish species. It has a thin oval body and grows to be about 5 to 11 cm long. The tips of its tentacles have a distinct needle-like shape. S. prashadi is a migratory deep-sea cuttlefish, typically found in shallow waters at a depth of around 40-50 meters.
Fun fact: Cuttlefish are known for their incredible ability to change color and texture to blend into their surroundings, making them masters of camouflage in the underwater world. 🌊✨
Black Tancho koi 🔥
This is a luxurious variety of koi carp with a black body and a large red spot on the head.
Did you know? The Black Tancho is one of the oldest and most prestigious koi varieties, often symbolizing good fortune and prosperity in Asian culture. 🍀
Pelagic red crab
Pleuroncodes planipes, sometimes called the pelagic red crab (or simply "red crab"), tuna crab, or langostella, is a species of squat lobster from the eastern Pacific Ocean.
The Blue-ringed Octopus 🐙
Beautiful and fatally dangerous creatures inhabiting the coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean (from Japan to Australia).
Their venom is so deadly because there is currently no antidote to it. These small (only 12-25 cm) octopuses are quite aggressive, attacking not only for self-defense but also if they are simply disturbed.
Fun fact: Despite their small size, blue-ringed octopuses are highly intelligent and can solve complex puzzles. 🧠
Flabellina 🧬
A species of sea slug found along the Pacific coast of North America. This mollusk stands out with its vibrant coloration: a purple body, orange cerata, and red rhinophores. Such striking colors serve as a warning to potential predators that the slug is either toxic or unpalatable.
Fun fact: Flabellina are known for their ability to sequester toxins from their prey, such as hydrozoans, and use them for their own defense.
Longnose hawkfish ✨
This fish belongs to the Cirrhitidae family. It has a long snout and vibrant coloring that helps it blend in with coral reefs. Growing up to 20 cm, it feeds on small fish and crustaceans.
Fun fact: Longnose hawkfish are known for their aggressive behavior and territorial nature, often chasing away other fish from their chosen spot on the reef. 🐟🛡️
Ceratosoma Trilobatum 🤩
A species of colorful dorid nudibranch, a sea slug and a shell-less marine mollusk from the family Chromodorididae.
Fun fact: These vibrant sea slugs can change their color to blend with their surroundings or to warn predators of their toxicity! 🌈🛡️
Anglerfish are amazing jumpers 🐡
Anglerfish are incredibly skilled at jumping and can leap out of the water several times their body length. If you have an anglerfish in your aquarium, make sure to cover it to prevent it from jumping out.
Fun fact: Anglerfish have a unique lure on their heads to attract prey in the dark depths of the ocean.
Walleyes 🦈
The family of pikeperch-like fish belonging to the sturgeon order. Freshwater fish found in North America and China. They have elongated bodies that are either naked or covered with very small, scattered spines.
Interesting fact: Walleyes are known for their excellent taste and are a popular game fish in many regions.
Dangerous Beauty of the Lionfish Pterois volitans 🔥
These fish typically inhabit coral reefs. During the day, they usually remain motionless in some hidden spot among the corals, becoming almost invisible. Only the bright long rays of their widely spread pectoral fins can give away the presence of Pterois volitans.
Fun fact: Lionfish are invasive species in many parts of the world, including the Atlantic Ocean, where they have no natural predators and can disrupt local ecosystems. 🌍
The Spiny Sea Hare - Hydatina physis 🐌
Truly has a unique appearance that might seem like something from another world.
Fun fact: Despite its name, the Spiny Sea Hare is not a hare at all, but a type of sea slug known for its ability to release ink as a defense mechanism.
Dumbo Guppy - Elephant Ears 🌺
This is a selectively bred form of the common guppy (Poecilia reticulata), distinguished by its highly developed pectoral fins. From the side, they truly resemble large elephant ears, which is why the fish was named after the famous cartoon character.
Fun fact: Guppies are known for their rapid reproduction rate, with females capable of giving birth to over 200 offspring in a single lifetime! 🐟✨
Jorunna funebris ☁️
A large species of sea slugs. This is a naked sea slug, a type of sea gastropod mollusk without a shell, belonging to the family Discodorididae. The genus Jorunna includes about 15 other species of sea slugs that feed on various sponges.
Fun fact: Jorunna funebris is known for its ability to store and use the stinging cells of the sponges it eats as a defense mechanism against predators. 🦑🛡️
Ternechnine Aquarium Fish 🐟
Ternechnines belong to the cichlid family. They are low-maintenance and can be confidently recommended to beginner aquarists. These fish originate from the water bodies of South America.
Fun Fact: Ternechnines are known for their vibrant colors and are often used in community tanks to add a splash of beauty. 🌈
Flatworm Slime Snail 🥰
This mollusk is the most unusual member of the pulmonate family. It has a flat body and a foot larger than its mantle. Its body is adapted for living in sand.
Fun fact: Despite its name, the Flatworm Slime Snail is not a true snail but a type of flatworm that secretes mucus to move through sand. 🌊
The vibrant red Janolus snail 🧬
A lover of shallow waters and tidal zones. This juicy coloration of the sea slug serves as a deterrent to predators that might otherwise swallow its soft body.
Sea slugs secrete acidic substances from their mucus glands in their appendages, while other species can release acid from cells in their mantle. This ability helps slugs survive and reproduce quite well.
The underwater world
Interesting Fact: Janolus is known for its unique ability to change color, which can help it blend into different environments and avoid predators.
Pinto Metallic Blue Boa Shrimp 🦐
Known for their stunning beauty, these shrimp are popular among aquarium enthusiasts. Did you know that they can change color slightly depending on their mood and environment? 🌈✨
Idiosepius pygmaeus 🦑
This tiny cephalopod is a member of the Idiosepiidae family. Growing up to just 2 cm in length, it's one of the smallest cephalopods in the world! 🌍
Idiosepius pygmaeus inhabits the tropical waters of the central Indo-Pacific region. These fascinating creatures are known for their unique appearance and intriguing behavior. 🌊
Did you know that despite their small size, these miniature cephalopods are active hunters? They use their small tentacles to capture tiny prey. 🍤
Observing Idiosepius pygmaeus in their natural habitat is a rare treat for marine biologists and underwater enthusiasts alike. Their diminutive size and cryptic nature make them a fascinating subject of study. 🤿
Embrace the wonders of the ocean and appreciate the incredible diversity of life beneath the waves, even in the tiniest of packages! 🌊💙