Fish > Aulostomidae & Trumpetfishes
The Atlantic Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus) is an elongated, highly specialized stealth predator inhabiting the vibrant coral reefs of the tropical western Atlantic and Caribbean Sea. Renowned for its masterclass in underwater camouflage and tactical cunning, this...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
The Brazilian Slipper Lobster (Scyllarides brasiliensis), known in Brazil as the ‘Lagosta-sapateira’, is a large, heavily built marine decapod inhabiting the subtropical and tropical continental shelves of the southwestern Atlantic. Lacking defensive...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
The Spanish Lobster (Scyllarides aequinoctialis), also known as the Spanish Slipper Lobster or Shovel-nosed Lobster, is a heavy, armored marine decapod found across the subtropical and tropical reefs of the western Atlantic Ocean. Lacking the massive pinching claws of...
Invertebrates > Crustaceans
The Flame Box Crab (Calappa flammea), delightfully known as the ‘Shame-faced Crab,’ is a heavily armored marine crustacean celebrated for its remarkable, tight-fitting defensive anatomy. When alarmed, it tucks its immense, rooster-combed claws flush...
