This video was taken in Monterey Bay Aquarium, California, USA. Video and text ownership: Abdel Rahman El Gamal Source: www.fishconsult.org Introduction: The weedy seadragon, Phyllopteryx taeniolatus, is the only member of the genus Phyllopteryx and family Syngnathidae which is also known as common seadragon or Lucas’ Sea-dragon. The family includes also seahorses, pipefish and pipe …
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May 08 2013
Napoleon fish, Cheilinus undulatus (Biology, distribution, threats and conservation) – Video
This short clip was taken at the Sea World, California, USA Source: www.fishconsult.org – Video and text ownership: Abdel Rahman ElGamal Introduction: The Napoleon fish, Cheilinus undulatus has more common names including humphead wrasse, humphead or Maori wrasse. This species one of the largest members of the family Labridae as well as all coral reef …
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Nov 10 2012
Reef stonefish, Synanceia verrucosa (introduction, distribution, feeding habits, reproduction, commercial value)- video
This video was taken during June 2012 at the Sea World, California, USA Review: Abdel Rahman El Gamal (Founder of the website and video channel) Introduction: The stonefish, Synanceia verrucosa which belongs to the family Synanceiidae is a fish species, which is widely known as the reef stonefish, rockfish or “dornorn”. The average length of most stonefish …
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Nov 03 2012
Distribution and some biological information on granulated catfish, Pterodoras granulosus
Photo credit: Felipe Alviz Costa (Bolivia) Description: Abdel Rahman El Gamal Habitats and world distribution: the granulated catfish (Pterodoras granulosus) is found in Amazon and Paraná River basins and coastal drainage in Guyana and Suriname. The species is found in Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, Ecuador, and United States. Granulated catfish is commercially fished for human consumption as well as …
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Aug 17 2012
Moray eels (Introduction, characteristics, distribution and feeding) – Video
This video was taken in Monterey Bay Aquarium, USA during June, 2012 Introduction: Moray eels belong to about 15 genera and about 200 species in the family Muraenidae. With few exceptions, the moray eels are almost exclusively marine. The size of moray eels vary significantly according to species whereas the smallest eels would measure about 12-20 cm as maximum …
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Aug 14 2012
Black-footed penguins, Spheniscus demersus (Description, distribution and feeding habits) – Video
This video was taken at Monterey Bay Aquarium, California, USA in June 2012 The black-footed penguins or African penguins, Spheniscus demersus are water birds which belong to the family Spheniscidae Description: Black-footed penguins when fully developed grow to 60-70 centimeters tall and weigh between 2 and 5 kilograms. These penguins have black backs, faces, wings, feet and …
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