Fish Species Aquarium Fish, Live Fish, Ornamental Fish, Maldives

Ornamental Aquarium Fish, Maldives

Fish Species

Labridae -Wrasse

Wrasse belongs to the family of Labridae. The are commonly found in Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans. Protrusible mouth. The size, shape and color are diversified depending on the species. Most species are sand burrowers; carnivores on benthic invertebrates; also planktivores, and some small species remove ectoparasites of larger fishes. [...]

Fish Species

Balistidae – Triggerfish

Triggerfish belong to the family of Balistidae. There are about 40 species in this family and they are brightly coloured.  Triggerfish are commonly found in Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. They have a compressed body and pelvic fins are fused to one spine. Upper jaw usually with four teeth in [...]

Fish Species

Haemulidae – Sweetlip

Sweetlips belong to the family of Haemulidae. They are classified in the genus Plectorhinchus, and the Grunts that are available in the aquarium trade are classified in the genus Anisotremus. Sweetlips are closely related to Snappers. Sweetlips species get their name from their large, fleshy lips. Most Sweetlips are found [...]

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Acanthuridae – Surgeonfishes Tangs

Tangs or Surgeonfish belong to the family of Acanthuridae. They are classified into six genera which include Acanthurus, Paracanthurus, Ctenochaetus, Naso, Zebrasoma, and Prionurus. Tangs are usually referred to as Surgeonfish or Doctorfish. They can be identified by their characteristic spine or spines on the side of their bodies near [...]

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Callionymida – Hawkfish

Hawkfish belong to the family of Cirrhitidae. The species of Hawkfish available in the aquarium trade consist of Cirrhitus, Oxycirrhitus, Neocirrhitus, Paracirrhites, and Amblycirrhites. They are found in tropical waters throughout the world, and are associated with coral reefs. Many Hawkish reach a size of three inches in an aquarium, [...]

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Gobiidae – Gobies Dartfish

Gobies belong to the Gobiidae family. Gobies make up the largest family of marine fishes. The families Microdesmidae (Firefishes), Callionymidae (Mandarins), Opistognathidae (Jawfish), and Malacanthidae (Tilefish) are often included in the group of fish called gobies. Although these families are not Gobies, they are close relatives which have similar characteristics [...]

Fish Species

Pomacentridae – Damselfish, Anemonefish

Damselfish belongs to the Pomacentridae family. Most available fish belong to one of the following genera: Abudefduf, Dascyllus, Chromis, Chrysiptera, Paraglyphidon, Pomacentrus, and Stegastes. They are closely related to Clownfish, which are also a member of the Pomacentridae family. Damselfish are found throughout the world, and are almost always associated [...]

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Chaetodontidae – Butterflyfish

Butterfly for are in Atlantic (tropical to temperate), Indian, and Pacific Oceans. They are common in primarily Indo-west Pacific. The fish has a highly compressed body and dorsal fin continuous, with 6-16 spines and 15-30 soft rays. Most with bright colouration, a dark band across the eye and an ‘eyespot’ [...]

Fish Species

Blenniidae – Blennies

Blennies are a diverse group of fish, most of which belong to the families of Blenniidae and Chaenopsidae. The most popular aquarium specimens belong to the genera Ecsenius, Salarias, and Meiacanthus. Most Blennies reach a size of three inches in an aquarium, while the largest of the group can reach [...]

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Ostraciidae- Boxfish

Boxfish belong to the Ostraciidae family. They are often referred to as Trunkfish or Cowfish. Most of these fish are members of the genera Ostracion, Lactoria, or Tetrasomus. Boxfish reach an average size of three inches in an aquarium, while in the wild, they can grow to over 19 inches. [...]

Fish Species

Assorted- Tropical Marine Fish

This category includes fish from different family. Common NameScientific NameStarry DragonetSynchiropus stellatusYellowsaddle Goatfish, Goldsaddle goatfishParupeneus cyclostomus  Rosy goatfish, Black-saddle goatfishParupeneus rubescens    Moorish IdolZanclus cornutus (canescens)Bicolour parrotfishCetoscarus bicolor    Messmate pipefish, Reeftop PipefishCorythoichthys haematopterus   Schultz’s pipefishCorythoichthys schultzi    Common bluestripe snapper  Lutjanus kasmira  Maldives TriplefinHelcogramma maldivensisHarlequin filefishOxymonacanthus longirostris  Blackbar filefishPervagor janthinosomaOrbicular batfishPlatax orbicularis 

Fish Species

Serranidae – Anthias Basslet

Anthias are found in tropical and temperate oceans. Some enter freshwater. Operculum bearing 3 spines – a main spine with one below and one above it. Lateral line is complete and continuous, not reaching onto caudal fin (lacking in one species). Dorsal fin may be notched, with 7-12 spines. Three [...]

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Pomacanthidae – Marine Angelfishes

Pomacanthidae – Angel Fish is found in tropical Atlantic, Indian, and (mainly western) Pacific. Strongly compressed body. Angle of preopercle with a strong spine. Three spines in anal fin. Many species have an elongate extension on hind margin of soft dorsal and anal fins. Caudal fin rounded to strongly lunate [...]

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Holocentridae Holocentrus – Squirrelfish Soldierfish

Squirrelfish belong to the family of Holocentridae. The Squirrelfish, are classified in the genera Holocentrus, Sargocentron, or Myripristus. They reach a size of around five inches in an aquarium. However in the wild, the largest member of this family grows to an adult size of over 17 inches. They are [...]