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Purple Tang
Zebrasoma xanthurum
Zebrasoma xanthurum, the purple tang or yellowtail tang, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae which includes the surgeonfishes, unicornfishes and tangs. This species is endemic to the north western Indian Ocean.
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Flame Angel
Centropyge loriculus
The flame angelfish is a marine angelfish of the family Pomacanthidae found in tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean. Other common names include flame angel, flaming angelfish and Japanese pygmy angelfish.
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Coral Beauty
Centropyge bispinosa
The twospined angelfish, also known as the dusky angelfish, or coral beauty, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a marine angelfish belonging to the family Pomacanthidae. They are found in the Indo-Pacific.
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Lawnmower Blenny
Salarias fasciatus
Salarias fasciatus, commonly known as the jewelled blenny or lawnmower blenny is a benthic, neritic, marine fish species endemic to Australasia. Despite being known as the lawnmower blenny, due to its propensity to consume algae growth in aquaria, it is principally a detritivore, with plant material making up only about 15% of its diet. The lawnmower blenny camoflauges itself with its surroundings, even changing color to hide from predators.
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Scooter Blenny
Synchiropus ocellatus
The ocellated dragonet, scooter dragonet or scooter blenny is a species of marine ray-finned fish in the family Callionymidae. It is native to parts of the Pacific Ocean, and can be found from southern Japan to the Marquesan Islands.
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Yellow Watchman Goby
Cryptocentrus cinctus
The yellow prawn-goby is a species of goby native to the Western Pacific, where it can be found at depths of from 1 to 25 metres in coastal bays and lagoons. This species is symbiotic with alpheid shrimps. They share burrows with these shrimp. The species can reach a length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in) SL. These fish vary greatly in appearance, ranging from brilliant yellow to gray and even brown forms or combinations of each coloring. This species is often kept in salt water aquariums. The yellow prawn-goby can be kept in aquariums as small as 20 gallons. In the marine hobby they are often partnered with tiger pistol shrimp.
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Firefish Goby
Nemateleotris magnifica
Nemateleotris magnifica, known by a variety of common names including fire goby, magnificent fire fish, fire dartfish, or red fire goby, is a species of dartfish native to coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific oceans.
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Purple Firefish
Nemateleotris decora
Nemateleotris decora, the elegant firefish or purple firefish, is a species of dartfish native to tropical waters in the Indo-West Pacific, from Mauritius to Samoa, north to Ryukyu Islands, and south to New Caledonia, from depths ranging between 25 and 70 m. It is found over hard, open bottoms of reefs, sandy patches and rubble, as well as deeper coastal outer reef drop-offs where there are strong currents. It reaches a maximum length of 9 cm (3 in). This species is often found in pairs and is monogamous. They feed on zooplankton, especially the larvae of copepods and crustaceans. They will dart into holes when alarmed. The populations of this species from the western Indian Ocean have been recognised by some workers as a distinct species, Nemateleotris exquisita, however, the validity of this taxon needs more taxonomic research.
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Diamond Watchman Goby
Valenciennea puellaris
Valenciennea puellaris, the Orange-spotted sleeper-goby, Orange-dashed goby, or Maiden goby, Diamond Watchman goby, is a species of goby native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. It inhabits lagoons and outer reefs where it occurs on sandy substrates with larger pieces of rubble to burrow under. It can reach a length of 20 centimetres (7.9 in) SL. It is a prevalent fish in the aquarium hobby. Its main diet is composed of zoo plankton and dead fish or invertebrates.
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Clown Goby
Gobiodon okinawae
The yellow clown goby, also known as the Okinawa goby or yellow coral goby, is a member of the goby family native to the western Pacific, from southern Japan to the southern reaches of the Great Barrier Reef. As the common name implies, this goby is bright yellow in color, save for a whitish patch on each cheek.
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Six Line Wrasse
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
Six Line Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia)
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Melanurus Wrasse
Halichoeres melanurus
Melanurus Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus)
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Yellow Coris Wrasse
Halichoeres chrysus
Yellow Coris Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)
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Pajama Cardinalfish
Sphaeramia nematoptera
Pajama Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera)
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Black Cap Basslet
Gramma melacara
Black Cap Basslet (Gramma melacara)
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Chalk Bass
Serranus tortugarum
Chalk Bass (Serranus tortugarum)
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Longnose Hawkfish
Oxycirrhites typus
Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus)
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Flame Hawkfish
Neocirrhites armatus
Flame Hawkfish (Neocirrhites armatus)
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Copperband Butterflyfish
Chelmon rostratus
Copperband Butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus)
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Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Aldabrachelys gigantea
Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea)
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