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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

More of a carnivore in its younger years, it becomes a herbivore in its adulthood.
Chelonia mydas

The long-spine porcupinefish has powerful jaws with teeth joined together to form a beak.
Diodon holacanthus

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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