Yellowhead Jawfish

Fish > Jawfish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Yellowhead JawfishScientific Name: Opistognathus aurifronsCategory: FishSubcategory: JawfishSize: Total length: 3.5–4.5 in (8.9–11.5 cm)Weight: 0.5–1.0 oz (14–28 g)Lifespan: 4–6 years in wild coral reef environmentsDiet: Planktivore (copepods,...

Queen Conch

Invertebrates > Mollusks

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Queen ConchScientific Name: Aliger gigasCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Shell length: 6–12 in (15–30 cm); Maximum recorded: 14 in (35 cm)Weight: Total weight: 3–6 lb (1.4–2.7 kg); Shell accounts for u003e80% of total...

Bonaire Banded Box Jellyfish

Invertebrates > Jellyfish

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bonaire Banded Box JellyfishScientific Name: Tamoya ohboyaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: JellyfishSize: Bell height: 3.5–5.5 in (9–14 cm); Tentacle length: up to 3.3 ft (1 m) extendedWeight: 2.0–5.5 oz (60–160 g)Lifespan: Estimated 6–12...

Fingerprint Cyphoma

Invertebrates > Gastropoda

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Fingerprint CyphomaScientific Name: Cyphoma signatumCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: GastropodaSize: Shell length: 1.0–1.6 in (25–40 mm)Weight: 0.2–0.5 oz (6–15 g)Lifespan: 3–6 years on coral reefsDiet: Carnivore / Specialized ectoparasitic...

Cuban Golden Basslet

Fish > Basslets & Grammatidae

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Cuban Golden BassletScientific Name: Gramma dejongiCategory: FishSubcategory: Basslets & GrammatidaeSize: Total length: 2.5–3.5 in (6.0–9.0 cm)Weight: 0.3–0.8 oz (10–22 g)Lifespan: 5–8 years in deep coral drop-offsDiet: Carnivore /...