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Surgeonfish derive their name from the blades like scalpels at the base of their tail.
Acanthurus lineatus
The whitetip reef shark is often observed « sleeping » on the ocean floor.
Triaenodon obesus
At the base of their opercle, all angelfish have a strong spine that points backward and becomes a f
Pomacanthus paru
The long-spine porcupinefish has powerful jaws with teeth joined together to form a beak.
Diodon holacanthus
More of a carnivore in its younger years, it becomes a herbivore in its adulthood.
Chelonia mydas
There are more than 80 species of piranha, most of which are herbivores.
Pygocentrus nattereri
This little red crab, called 'touloulou' or 'tourlourou' in French, is common to
Gecarcinus lateralis
It inhabits sandy or muddy seabeds at depths of 9 to 100 metres.
Rhinobatos cemiculus
Parrotfish owe their name to their colours and their teeth joined together in the shape of a beak, w
Scarus quoyi
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