Life of Sea

Bigeyes

2013-05-08T11:28:00.004+07:00

Life of Sea | Bigeyes | Priacanthidae, bigeyes, is a family of 18 species of marine fish. "Catalufa" is the common name for some members of the family alternative Priacanthidae. The etymology of the scientific name ("prioo-", bite + "akantha", thorn) refers to a very rough, spiny scales families. The common name of "bigeye" refers to an unusually large eye member of a species', suitable

Billfish

2013-05-08T11:12:00.001+07:00

Life of Sea | Billfish | Billfish term refers to a group of predatory fish characterized by a prominent bill, or rostrums, and the large size (some more than four meters (13 feet)). Billfish including sailfish and marlin, which formed Istiophoridae family, and swordfish, the only member of the family Xiphiidae. They are apex predators that eat a variety of smaller fish, crustaceans, and squid.

Discus Fish

2013-04-15T09:40:00.000+07:00

Life of Sea | Discus Fish | Discus (Symphysodon spp.) Is a genus of three species of cichlid freshwater fishes native Amazon River basin. Discus are popular as aquarium fish and their aquaculture in several countries in Asia is a major industry. They are sometimes referred to as the "pompadour Symphysodon species of fish inhabit the margins of lakes and flood plains of the Amazon Basin rivers

Cichlids Fish

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Life of Sea | Cichlids Fish | Cichlids fish from the family Cichlidae in the order Perciformes. Cichlids are members of a group known as Labroidei, along with the wrasses (Labridae), fish damselfish (Pomacentridae), and surfperches (Embiotocidae). This family is both large and diverse. At least 1,650 species have been scientifically described, making it one of the largest vertebrate families.

Oarfish

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Life of Sea | | Army and Weapons | Oarfish | Oarfish is large, very elongated, pelagic fish Lampriform consists Regalecidae small family. Are to be found in all tropical oceans yet rarely seen, oarfish family contains four species in two genera. One of them, the king of herrings (Regalecus glesne), is the longest bony fish alive, up to 17 meters (56 feet) long. Common name refers to one of

Banggai Cardinalfish

2013-03-29T10:45:00.000+07:00

Life of Sea | Banggai Cardinalfish | The cardinalfish Banggai (Pterapogon kauderni) is a small tropical cardinalfish (family Apogonidae). These fish attract popular in the aquarium trade. This is one of the relatively few fish have been bred in captivity regularly, but a significant number are still caught in the wild and is now an endangered species, the species is restricted to the islands

Wolf Fish

2013-03-26T10:27:00.000+07:00

Life of Sea | Wolf Fish | The ferocious-looking wolffish gets its name from the sharp, protruding teeth used for partying lobster, clams and other shellfish. Found from southern New England to Greenland and the Barents Sea, a creature that lived under Coldwater is primarily bycatch trawl fishery targeting cod, haddock and other groundfish. Iceland, which has a directed fishery for the species

Monkfish

2013-03-23T10:16:00.000+07:00

Life of Sea | Monkfish | Monkfish or headfish is the English name of several species of fish in the northwest Atlantic, especially species of the anglerfish genus Lophius and angelshark Squatina genus. The term is also sometimes used for a European sea monster more often called a sea monk. Monkfish is the English name for the most common genus Lophius in the northeast Atlantic, but goosefish

Crayfish

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Life of Sea | Crayfish | Crayfish are also called crawfish or crawdads are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters, which they are associated, taxonomy, they are members of the superfamilies and Parastacoidea Astacoidea. They breathe through feather-like gills and are found in bodies of water that do not freeze to the bottom. They are mostly found in brooks and streams where there

Dogfish

2013-03-20T09:44:00.002+07:00

Life of Sea | Dogfish | Dogfish, name for a number of small sharks of different families. Best known are the spiny dogfishes (family Squalidae) and smooth dogfishes (family Triakidae). Barbed Dogfishes have two spines, one in front of each dorsal fin and anal fins lack. The common spiny or piked, dogfish (Squalus acanthus) is found in the oceans of the world and are very abundant in the

Fancy Goldfish

2013-03-07T12:46:00.000+07:00

Life of Sea | Fancy Goldfish | Long, flowing fins, amazing color pattern and prominent distinguishing feature of public fancy goldfish "Goldfish Comet." They did not grow up like koi, making them a very popular fish for aquariums, small ponds and water gardens. Many of the older types of fancy goldfish and common carp are very strong and can be kept in garden ponds in areas where the water

Lyretail Molly

2013-03-06T12:30:00.002+07:00

Life of Sea | Lyretail Molly | Lyretail Molly , also called Molly Lyretail Mexico, Giant Lyretail Molly, Molly Yucatan, and sometimes just Lyretail Molly is a hybrid color variation of Poecilia velifera, Lyretail Molly. They are platinum / gold colored peaceful fish and prefer hard water. Mollies have the ability to adapt to different levels of salt in the aquarium. With a gradual acclimation,

Mekong Giant Catfish

2013-02-06T10:38:00.001+07:00

Life of Sea | Mekong Giant Catfish | One of the biggest fish in the world, the Mekong giant catfish, such as this one on the fishing boat, can reach 10 feet (3 meters) long and weigh up to 650 pounds (300 kilograms). This endangered species has suffered from overfishing, dam building and habitat destruction. Attaining an unconfirmed length of 3 m (9.8 ft), the Mekong giant catfish grows

Giant Squid

2013-02-06T10:23:00.000+07:00

Life of Sea | Giant Squid | The giant squid is the second largest mollusc and is the second largest of all invertebrates. Several extinct cephalopods, such as the coleoids Tusoteuthis vampyromorphid Limestone, Limestone and Ordovician Yezoteuthis Cameroceras Nautiloid could have done more. Giant squid size, the total length of all, it has often been exaggerated. According to giant squid expert

Silky Shark

2013-01-08T09:05:00.000+07:00

Life of Sea | Silky Shark | The Silky Shark, also known as Carcharhinus Falciformis, gets its name from the smooth texture and delicate skin. Depending on geographic location, also known as the Shark Reef Grey, Olive, Whaler, and sometimes blackspot. This shark has a slender body and slim. As adults, they can reach up to 3.5 meters (12ft) long and weigh about 350 kilograms (770 pounds).

Whitetip Reef Shark

2013-01-08T08:52:00.001+07:00

Life of Sea | Whitetip Reef Shark | The Whitetip Reef Shark is also known as obesus Triaenodon. Along with the Blacktip Reef Shark and Shark Reef gray, it is one of the most common sharks in the Indo-Pacific. This species is easily visible because of her curious, irregular, and the waved style pool and of course, the white tip on its dorsal fin. This amazing fish is a species that is very

Megalodon Shark

2013-01-02T09:46:00.000+07:00

Life of Sea | Megalodon Shark | The megalodon shark (Carcharodon megalodon) was a massive being that would put modern day sea predators to shame. If you are currently afraid of the great white shark, then I'm sure you're happy that you don't have to worry about the megalodon creeping up under your sailboat. This colossal being was not one to mess with, and although the megalodon is now extinct

Greenland Shark

2013-01-02T09:37:00.001+07:00

Life of Sea | Greenland Shark | Greenland Shark, Although Greenland sharks are not typically aggressive, they are most definitely some of the largest sharks on the planet. While quite a bit of mystery remains regarding this enormous and elusive fish, we have still been able to learn some interesting facts. To give you an idea of just how large they are, Greenland sharks usually grow up to 21

Silvertip Sharks

2012-11-22T10:19:00.003+07:00

Life of Sea | Silvertip Sharks | Silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) is a large species of requiem shark, family Carcharhinidae, with a fragmented distribution throughout the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans. This species is often found around offshore islands and coral reefs, and have been known to dive to a depth of 800 m (2,600 ft). Silvertip shark resembles a larger, bulkier

Epaulette Shark

2012-11-22T09:48:00.005+07:00

Life of Sea | Epaulette Shark | Epaulette shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) is a species of carpet shark longtailed, Hemiscylliidae family, found in shallow, tropical waters of Australia and New Guinea (and possibly elsewhere). The common name of this shark comes from the place, a huge black and white-margined behind each pectoral fin, reminiscent of military epaulettes. A small species

West African Manatee

2012-11-14T09:48:00.000+07:00

Life of Sea | West African Manatee | West African manatee is the most studied of all the manatees. Scientists believe it is similar in size and appearance to the West Indian manatee, and that he lives in the same habitat: rivers, estuaries, coastal marine environment. Long-term research project is hampered by political unrest and lack of funds. Photo Very few species are available. There are

River Turtle

2012-11-10T10:41:00.000+07:00

Life of Sea | River Turtle | River turtles inhabit freshwater environments found throughout the world of slow-moving streams and rivers into the calmer waters of ponds and lakes. There are many different species of sea turtles are found in rivers around the world are unfortunately many species are considered rare today. Mary River turtles are the most common species of turtle known river

Snapping Turtle

2012-11-09T10:22:00.005+07:00

Life of Sea | Snapping Turtle | Snapping turtles are reptiles Snapping the water that "only live in North America". There are only two species of snapping turtle that still exist, which is the common snapping turtle and the Alligator Snapping Turtle. Common snapping turtles tend to live in higher latitudes than Alligator. Snapping turtles enjoy a variety of foods and is often regarded as a

Galapagos sea lion

2012-09-27T16:59:00.003+07:00

Life of Sea | Galapagos sea lion | Galapagos sea lion is a species of sea lion that breeds only on the Galápagos Islands and - in smaller numbers - on Isla de la Plata (Ecuador). Galapagos sea lion is an endemic species. It is smaller than its close relative, the California sea lion. The Galapagos species can be found in the sea to hunt for fish and squid as on most islands. They

Sawfish

2012-09-27T16:54:00.003+07:00

Life of Sea | Sawfish | Sawfish, also known as the Carpenter Shark, are a family of rays, characterized by a long, toothy nose extension snout. Different species can grow to about 7 meters. Sawfish are found in tropical and sub-tropical areas in the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific. They inhabit coastal areas such as bays and estuaries, but often penetrate far into rivers and large lakes such as