Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) Habitat: Pacific Ocean, particularly coral reefs of Australia and the Philippines. Appearance: Brightly colored with intricate patterns of blue, green, orange, and yellow.
Jellyfish (Various Species) Habitat: Found in oceans worldwide. Appearance: Known for their gelatinous bodies and long, flowing tentacles. The bioluminescent varieties, like the comb jelly, are especially captivating.
Seahorse (Genus Hippocampus) Habitat: Shallow coastal waters around the world. Appearance: Horse-like head, curled tail, and often vibrant colors with delicate patterns.
Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus) Habitat: Indo-Pacific region. Appearance: Striking black, white, and yellow bands, with a long, trailing dorsal fin.
Lionfish (Pterois) Habitat: Native to the Indo-Pacific, invasive in the Atlantic. Appearance: Dramatic red, white, and brown stripes with venomous spines.
Clownfish (Amphiprioninae) Habitat: Warm waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, particularly around coral reefs. Appearance: Bright orange with distinctive white bands outlined in black.
Parrotfish (Scaridae) Habitat: Tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide. Appearance: Bright, vibrant colors with a parrot-like beak used for scraping algae off coral reefs.