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Species related to the Black sea bass (Stereolepis gigas)

Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus)
This large, fast-swimming tuna is an important target for numerous commercial fisheries around the world. The streamlined body of the bigeye... More 2 Images 0 videos
Short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis)
The short-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) is the commonest dolphin species, but exact numbers are unknown. It is easily identified... More 39 Images 2 Videos
Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens)
Information on the Pacific white-sided dolphin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 24 Images 3 Videos
Spinetail mobula (Mobula japanica)
Information on the Japanese devilray (Mobula japanica) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Yellowfin grouper (Mycteroperca venenosa)
Information on the yellowfin grouper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci)
Information on the black grouper is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 2 Videos
Blue rice coral (Montipora flabellata)
Montipora flabellata is an encrusting coral which, upon close inspection, does indeed resemble blue rice. Known as a scleractinian, or stony... More 4 Images 0 videos
North American otter (Lontra canadensis)
Like other otter species, the North American otter has a long, sinuous, streamlined body, highly modified for aquatic life. The limbs are... More 29 Images 5 Videos
Montastraea coral (Montastraea faveolata)
Information on Montastraea faveolata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Freckled guitarfish (Rhinobatos lentiginosus)
Information on the freckled guitarfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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Blacknose shark (Carcharhinus acronotus)
An important commercial fish in the western Atlantic, the blacknose shark (Carcharhinus acronotus) is a small, slender shark that is heavily... More 9 Images 0 videos
Montastraea coral (Montastraea franksi)
Information on Montastraea franksi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus)
The beautiful pillar coral obtains its common name from the tall, pillar-like spires that grow upwards from a broad base. These tall pillars... More 6 Images 0 videos
Large ivory coral (Oculina varicosa)
Information on the large ivory coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Dusky smoothhound (Mustelus canis)
The dusky smoothhound (Mustelus canis) is a medium-sized, relatively slender shark with an elongate body, large eyes and a fairly long... More 6 Images 0 videos
Yellowedge grouper (Hyporthodus flavolimbatus)
Similar in appearance to the snowy grouper (Epinephelus niveatus), the yellowedge grouper (Hyporthodus flavolimbatus) can be distinguished... More 1 Image 0 videos
Wreckfish (Polyprion americanus)
The wreckfish (Polyprion americanus), named for the tendency of juveniles to associate with floating ocean wreckage, is a large bluish-grey... More 4 Images 0 videos
Painted notie (Lepidonotothen larseni)
Information on the painted notie (Lepidonotothen larseni) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)
Information on the emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 16 Images 2 Videos
Rusty parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus)
Information on the rusty parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Camouflage grouper (Epinephelus polyphekadion)
A species with a fascinating life history, the camouflage grouper gets its name from its distinctive patterning, which helps it to blend... More 9 Images 1 Video
Goliath grouper (Epinephelus itajara)
The goliath grouper is the largest member of the sea bass family. Its body is large and stocky, measuring half as wide as it is long. The... More 18 Images 1 Video
Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga)
The large, oceanic albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) is built for speed, with a torpedo-shaped body, smooth skin and streamlined fins... More 1 Image 0 videos
Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
One of the largest of the tunas, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) has been called a ‘pinnacle of fish evolution’, referring to... More 6 Images 0 videos
Maori cod (Epinephelus undulatostriatus)
Information on the Maori cod is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Gulf grouper (Mycteroperca jordani)
The largest member of its genus, the Gulf grouper is a robust reef fish, usually with a uniform dark brown or greyish body, but with the... More 1 Image 0 videos
Black marlin (Makaira indica)
Information on the black marlin is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Jarbua terapon (Terapon jarbua)
A boldly patterned, small fish, the jarbua terapon (Terapon jarbua) is characterised by the curved, dark brown bands that run along the... More 1 Image 1 Video
Swordfish (Xiphias gladius)
A fast-swimming predator, the swordfish (Xiphias gladius) gets its name from its extremely long, flat, sword-like bill, which is... More 6 Images 0 videos
Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares)
The yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) is a fish built for speed and endurance. Its streamlined body is metallic dark blue on the back... More 16 Images 3 Videos

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