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Species related to the Commerson’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus commersonii)

Spectacled porpoise (Phocoena dioptrica)
An enigmatic cetacean that has only been observed at sea on a handful of occasions, the spectacled porpoise (Phocoena dioptrica) is... More 11 Images 0 videos
Southern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon planifrons)
A rather odd-looking, robust whale, the southern bottlenose whale (Hyperoodon planifrons) is so-named for its short, tube-like... 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
Patagonian skate (Rhinoraja macloviana)
A rather poorly known, medium-sized skate, the Patagonian skate (Rhinoraja macloviana) has a dark grey to brown body, covered in faint white... More 1 Image 0 videos
True’s beaked whale (Mesoplodon mirus)
Information on the True’s beaked whale is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Southern fulmar (Fulmarus glacialoides)
This elegant seabird, roaming the southern seas, has a somewhat gull-like appearance with pale grey upperparts, with white flashes and dark... More 14 Images 1 Video
Lesser frigatebird (Fregata ariel)
With their distinctive angular, pointed wings and long, scissor-shaped tails, the frigatebirds are perhaps the most recognisable of all... More 14 Images 1 Video
Knob coral (Favia stelligera)
Information on the knob coral (Favia stelligera) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 13 Images 0 videos
Wrinkle coral (Coscinaraea columna)
Information on Coscinaraea columna is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
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
Staghorn coral (Acropora nasuta)
Acropora nasuta forms cream, pale brown or greenish colonies, with irregular, tapering branches that usually arise from a short, thick stalk... More 7 Images 0 videos
Acropora (Acropora granulosa )
Acropora granulosa belongs to the ‘staghorn’ group of corals, which have characteristic branching growth forms and are among the fastest... More 4 Images 0 videos
Staghorn coral (Acropora lutkeni)
Acropora lutkeni belongs to the ‘staghorn’ group of corals, which have characteristic branching growth forms and are among the fastest... More 7 Images 0 videos
Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus)
Information on the silvertip shark is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 1 Video
African pompano (Alectis ciliaris)
Information on African pompano (Alectis ciliaris) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 1 Video
Montipora coral (Montipora caliculata)
Information on Montipora caliculata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Common white tern (Gygis alba)
Perhaps the most elegant and delicate seabird, the common white tern, also known as the fairy or white tern, has immaculate all-white... More 24 Images 5 Videos
Spiny angel shark (Squatina guggenheim)
The spiny angel shark (Squatina Guggenheim) is a small, bottom-dwelling shark, named after the characteristic spines found on the upper... More 1 Image 0 videos
Porcupine pufferfish (Diodon hystrix)
Information on the porcupine pufferfish is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 14 Images 0 videos
Common smoothhound (Mustelus mustelus)
Information on the common smoothhound is currently being written and researched and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Net coral (Alveopora spongiosa)
Information on Alveopora spongiosa is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Subantarctic fur seal (Arctocephalus tropicalis)
One of the best-known members of the family Otariidae (the eared seals), the Subantarctic fur seal has a distinctive colouration. The... More 12 Images 0 videos
One-line rainbowfish (Stethojulis interrupta)
Information on the one-line rainbowfish is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Alveopora coral (Alveopora tizardi)
Information on Alveopora tizardi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Montipora coral (Montipora australiensis)
Information on Montipora australiensis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Starflower coral (Astreopora myriophthalma)
Information on Astreopora myriophthalma is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Angular rough shark (Oxynotus centrina)
A rare and little-known species, the angular rough shark (Oxynotus centrina) is suitably named for its pointed head and fins, and the rough... More 5 Images 0 videos
Blue-streak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus)
Information on the blue-streak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 2 Videos
Staghorn coral (Acropora austera)
A reef-building coral with tree-like branches, Acropora austera is amongst the fastest growing corals on reefs in the Indian and Pacific... More 5 Images 0 videos
Ross seal (Ommatophoca rossii)
Occupying remote, inaccessible ice packs surrounding the Antarctic, the Ross seal is perhaps the most enigmatic phocid (earless seals). This... More 4 Images 0 videos

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