reef-fish
Colorful coral inhabitant
A reef-fish is any fish that lives on or around coral reefs—the colorful, diverse species that inhabit these underwater ecosystems.
The term appears in marine biology and aquarium contexts: The reef-fish population has declined with coral bleaching.
Common reef-fish include clownfish, angelfish, and parrotfish.
Marine skeletal formation
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
- polypFleshy membrane projection
- territoryLand under jurisdiction
cleaning station · spawning · larvae · nocturnal · diurnal · grazing · predation · camouflage
Beak-jawed coral-eating fish
- clownfishStriped reef fish, anemone symbiont
- angelfishFlat-bodied ornamental tropical fish
- surgeonfishReef fish with tail blades
- butterflyfishColorful tropical reef species
damselfish · triggerfish · wrasse · grouper · moray eel · lionfish · tang · goby
Surface swimming with breathing tube
- underwater photographyPhotographing subjects beneath water
- dive sitePlace for underwater exploration
- marine sanctuaryProtected ocean habitat area
- observationAttentive watching or remark
schooling · sighting · tropical · visibility · SCUBA · fin · mask · guide book
Showing shifting spectral colors
- stripedHaving contrasting bands
- spottedSeen or patterned
- bandedHaving encircling marks
- neonInert illuminating element
fluorescent · countershading · cryptic · eyespot · false eye · brilliant · vivid · pigment
Ocean water, chemically speaking
- wild-caughtCaptured from the environment
- acclimationAdjusting to new conditions
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
- compatibilityMutual suitability between things
feeding · lighting · filtration · hobbyist · specimen · tankmates · water quality · salinity
coral
Marine skeletal formation
- symbiosisInterspecies biological interdependence
- algaePrimitive aquatic photosynthesizers
- polypFleshy membrane projection
territory · cleaning station · spawning · larvae · nocturnal · diurnal · grazing · predation · camouflage · lagoon
parrotfish
Beak-jawed coral-eating fish
- clownfishStriped reef fish, anemone symbiont
- angelfishFlat-bodied ornamental tropical fish
- surgeonfishReef fish with tail blades
butterflyfish · damselfish · triggerfish · wrasse · grouper · moray eel · lionfish · tang · goby · blenny
snorkeling
Surface swimming with breathing tube
- underwater photographyPhotographing subjects beneath water
- dive sitePlace for underwater exploration
- marine sanctuaryProtected ocean habitat area
observation · schooling · sighting · tropical · visibility · SCUBA · fin · mask · guide book · spotting
iridescent
Showing shifting spectral colors
neon · fluorescent · countershading · cryptic · eyespot · false eye · brilliant · vivid · pigment · display
saltwater
Ocean water, chemically speaking
- wild-caughtCaptured from the environment
- acclimationAdjusting to new conditions
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
compatibility · feeding · lighting · filtration · hobbyist · specimen · tankmates · water quality · salinity · livestock
reef-fishdeep-sea fish
Marine life from ocean depths
freshwater fish · river fish · pond fish · trout · bass
reef-fishdeep-sea fish
Marine life from ocean depths
anglerfish · lanternfish · viperfish · tuna · marlin
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