Sicklefin Devil Ray

Fish > Rays & Skates

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Sicklefin Devil RayScientific Name: Mobula tarapacanaCategory: FishSubcategory: Rays & SkatesSize: Wingspan: 10–12 ft (3.0–3.7 m); Maximum width: 12.5 ft (3.8 m)Weight: 650–850 lb (300–400 kg)Lifespan: Estimated 20–30+ years in pelagic...

Pelagic Parasite Slug

Invertebrates > Mollusks

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pelagic Parasite SlugScientific Name: Phylliroe bucephalaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Total length: 1.2–2.2 in (3.0–5.5 cm)Weight: 0.04–0.15 oz (1.0–4.2 g)Lifespan: Several months (pelagic open-ocean life cycle)Diet:...

Common Purple Snail

Invertebrates > Mollusks

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Common Purple SnailScientific Name: Janthina janthinaCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: MollusksSize: Shell height: 0.8–1.6 in (2.0–4.0 cm); Bubble raft: up to 3 in (7.5 cm)Weight: 0.1–0.4 oz (3–11 g)Lifespan: Estimated 1–2 years drifting on...

Common Blanket Octopus

Invertebrates > Cephalopods

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Common Blanket OctopusScientific Name: Tremoctopus violaceusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: CephalopodsSize: Females: up to 6.6 ft (2.0 m); Males: 0.9 in (2.4 cm); colossal size differenceWeight: Females: up to 22 lb (10 kg); Males: 0.009...

Blue Dragon

Invertebrates > Gastropods

AT A GLANCECommon Name: Blue DragonScientific Name: Glaucus atlanticusCategory: InvertebratesSubcategory: GastropodsSize: Body length: 0.8–1.6 in (2.0–4.0 cm)Weight: 0.04–0.11 oz (1.0–3.0 g)Lifespan: 8–12 months in pelagic ocean gyresDiet: Carnivore / Pelagic...