Bony Fish

Articles on bony fishes.

Devil Firefish

Devil Firefish

A most enchanting and striking fish, it forms part of the Scorpaenidae family.

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Emperor Angelfish

Emperor Angelfish

The Emperor angelfish is one of the most colourful and majestic of all the angelfish found in the tropical and sub-tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

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Emperor Snapper

Emperor Snapper

A most striking fish belonging to the Lutjanidae or Snapper fish family. Found in the Indo West Pacific region it can attain a size of approximately 1 meter in length.

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Garden Eels

Garden Eels

These shy and timid eels are often seen living together in large colonies.

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Knysna Seahorse

Knysna Seahorse

This seahorse is endemic to South Africa. They can be found in bays or estuaries, amongst the vegetation.

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Paperfish

Paperfish

Paperfish belong to the Scorpaenidae family.

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Pineapple Fish

Pineapple Fish

The Pineapple fish is aptly named because it looks similar to the fruit.

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Sardine (Pilchard)

Sardine (Pilchard)

Sardines are small silver fish that are also known as pilchards. They filter feed by straining tiny plants and animals (plankton) from the water.

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Pipefish: (Hippichthy cyanospileas)

Pipefish: (Hippichthy cyanospileas)

Look for this cousin of the Seahorse amongst the seaweed in the aquarium.

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