Tag: Predatory
Materials found: 9
Bigeye Snapper
A snapper reaching up to 35 cm in length with large eyes, silvery-yellow coloration, yellow fins, and a dark spot at the base of the pectoral fin. Forms large schools near coral reefs.
Lutjanus lutjanus
Blackeye Thicklip Wrasse
A large wrasse reaching up to 50 cm in length with prominent thick lips and a dark area around the eye. Juveniles have lighter coloration with stripes, adults become green or emerald. Inhabits coral reefs and sandy areas.
Hemigymnus melapterus
Blacktip Grouper
A grouper with reddish-orange coloration, 5 dark vertical stripes, and characteristic black triangular spots in the rear part of the dorsal fin. Inhabits coral reefs.
Epinephelus fasciatus
Bluefin Trevally
The bluefin trevally, also known as the bluefin jack or spotted trevally, is a species of marine ray-finned fish from the jack family. Maximum body length reaches 117 cm, weight – 43.5 kg. Characterized by bright blue fin color and numerous blue and black spots on the sides of the body.
Caranx melampygus
Bluespotted Cornetfish
Fistularia commersonii (bluespotted cornetfish) is a very elongated reef fish from the cornetfish family (Fistulariidae) with a tubular snout and long tail filament. Coloration is usually silvery-green/bluish-gray with blue lines or rows of dots; found near reefs and over sandy areas adjacent to them. Maximum length up to 160 cm, more commonly around 100 cm.
Fistularia commersonii
Fimbriated Moray
A medium-sized moray with a cream-white body covered with numerous dark spots and a characteristic yellowish-green head. Inhabits coral reefs and leads a predominantly nocturnal lifestyle, hunting fish and crustaceans.
Gymnothorax fimbriatus
Giant Moray
The largest of the morays, reaching up to 3 m in length and weighing about 30 kg. Has yellow-brown coloration with large dark spots and inhabits coral reefs, leading a predominantly nocturnal lifestyle.
Gymnothorax javanicus
Giant Trevally
A large predatory fish from the jack family, reaching more than 1.5 m in length and weighing over 80 kg. Inhabits coastal waters and coral reefs, known for high speed and strength.
Caranx ignobilis
Humpnose Big-eye Bream
A large reef fish with a silvery-blue body, large eyes, and a characteristic yellowish spot behind the eye. Inhabits near coral reefs, found singly or in small groups, and is active predominantly at night.
Monotaxis grandoculis