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Threatened Invertebrates - marine

Species 1 - 47 of 47

Small giant clam (Tridacna maxima)
At less than a third of the size of the true giant clam (Tridacna gigas), the small giant clam deserves its name. As an... More	9 Images	0 Videos

Small knob coral (Plesiastrea versipora)
One of just two species in its genus, Plesiastrea versipora forms large colonies, which can measure several metres in... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Smooth cauliflower coral (Stylophora pistillata)
These corals were once named as the ‘tramp’ species of the coral world, due to their tendency to attach themselves to floating... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Southern giant clam (Tridacna derasa)
The southern giant clam is one of the largest of the ‘giant clams’, reaching up to an incredible 60 cm in length. The species is... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Spine coral (Hydnophora exesa)
Information on the spine coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Astreopora expansa)
One of the most distinctive species in its genus, the variably brown, pink or dark green colonies of Astreopora expansa take... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora tenuis)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora hyacinthus)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora cerealis)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora variabilis)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora humilis)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora millepora)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora echinata)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora palifera)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora longicyathus)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora valida)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora eurystoma)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora solitaryensis)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora secale)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora cytherea)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora hemprichii)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora formosa)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Staghorn coral (Acropora nobilis)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Staghorn corals (Acropora spp.)
Staghorn corals are among the fastest growing corals on reefs, and are excellent reef-builders. The name Acropora literally... More	20 Images	3 Videos

Starlet sea anemone (Nematostella vectensis)
This greyish-white anemone has a bulbous central section with a contracting column that enables it to burrow into soft mud. At the... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Starry cup coral (Acanthastrea echinata)
The most common species of Acanthastrea, this coral forms large encrusting colonies over the surface of rocks, or takes the... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Starry cup coral (Acanthastrea hillae)
Usually forming colonies that are relatively small, but which can sometimes grow to over 1.5 metres across, Acanthastrea... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Starry petaloid coral (Psammocora stellata)
Information on the starry petaloid coral is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Sterrer’s cave shrimp (Parhippolyte sterreri)
This is a large, bright red shrimp with characteristic white bands on its leg joints and three white spots on its tail... More	9 Images	0 Videos

Stony coral (Euphyllia ancora)
Whilst most coral species are identified entirely by their skeletons, for Euphyllia species it is necessary to look at the... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Stony coral (Porites nodifera)
Porites corals form some of the largest of all coral colonies, with some reaching an incredible eight metres in height. The... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Stony coral (Euphyllia paraancora)
Information on Euphyllia paraancora is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Stony coral (Euphyllia glabrescens)
Whilst most coral species are identified entirely by their skeletons, for Euphyllia species it is necessary to look at the... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Stony coral (Barabattoia amicorum)
One of only two coral species belonging to the Barabattoia genus, Barabattoia amicorum is an uncommon component of... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Stony coral (Euphyllia paradivisa)
Information on Euphyllia paradivisa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Stony coral (Porites lobata)
Porites corals form some of the largest of all coral colonies, with some reaching an incredible eight metres in height. The... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Stony coral (Porites cylindrica)
Porites corals form some of the largest of all coral colonies, with some reaching an incredible eight metres in height. The... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Stony coral (Porites solida)
Porites corals form some of the largest of all coral colonies, with some reaching an incredible eight metres in height. The... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Stony coral (Porites nigrescens)
Porites corals form some of the largest of all coral colonies, with some reaching an incredible eight metres in height. The... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Stony coral (Porites compressa)
Porites corals form some of the largest of all coral colonies, with some reaching an incredible eight metres in height. The... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Stony coral (Porites lutea)
Porites corals form some of the largest of all coral colonies, with some reaching an incredible eight metres in height. The... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Stony coral (Porites attenuata)
Porites corals form some of the largest of all coral colonies, with some reaching an incredible eight metres in height. The... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Stony coral (Euphyllia cristata)
Whilst most coral species are identified entirely by their skeletons, for Euphyllia species it is necessary to look at the... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Stony corals (Euphyllia spp.)
Whilst most coral species are identified entirely by their skeletons, for Euphyllia species it is necessary to look at the... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Stony corals (Seriatopora spp.)
It was one of these pretty coral species that was first observed undertaking a unique method of reproduction. Colonies of... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Stony corals (Porites spp.)
Porites corals form some of the largest of all coral colonies, with some reaching an incredible eight metres in height. The... More	10 Images	0 Videos

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