Invertebrates > Sea Slugs & Nudibranchs
Willan’s Chromodoris (Chromodoris willani) is a breathtakingly vibrant dorid nudibranch inhabiting the warm, biodiverse coral reefs of the tropical Western Pacific. Named in honor of renowned marine biologist Dr. Richard Willan, this shell-less marine gastropod...
Fish > Scorpaenidae & Lionfishes
The Clearfin Lionfish (Pterois radiata), also known as the radial lionfish or white-lined lionfish, is one of the most elegant and visually distinctive scorpaenid fishes inhabiting the coral reefs of the tropical Indo-Pacific. Readily distinguished from other lionfish...
Fish > Solenostomidae & Ghost Pipefishes
The Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus), also known as the harlequin ghost pipefish, is an exquisitely camouflaged marine marvel native to the tropical coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific. A close evolutionary relative of true seahorses and pipefishes, this...
Invertebrates > Pseudocerotidae & Marine Flatworms
The Persian Carpet Flatworm (Pseudobiceros bedfordi) is universally celebrated among marine biologists as one of the most mesmerizingly beautiful invertebrates in the ocean. Inhabiting the tropical coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific, this free-living marine polyclad...
Reptiles > Elapidae & Sea Kraits
The Blue-lipped Sea Krait (Laticauda laticaudata) is a beautifully patterned, amphibious marine elapid snake native to warm, shallow coastal waters across the tropical Indo-Pacific. Instantly recognized by its alternating bands of sky-blue and jet-black, paddle-shaped...
