Konkaak archipelago

Area of origin

The Konkaak archipelago is a group of islands where ocean currents create unique conditions for marine biodiversity. These islands are home to iconic species and play a crucial role in the ecological balance of the region.

11 species sheets are available for research. These are listed in alphabetical order by scientific name.

LC

clown anemonefish
Amphiprion ocellaris

8 cm

living as a couple

carnivorous

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Aurelia aurita
Ulmaridae

25 cm

living in a group or alone

carnivorous

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NE

Cassiopea xamachana
Cassiopeidae

10 cm

living in small groups

planctophage

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LC

schooling bannerfish
Heniochus diphreutes

18 cm

living in shoals

omnivorous with carnivorous tendency

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longsnout seahorse
Hippocampus reidi

16 cm

living as a couple

carnivorous

This species of seahorse is covered with bony plates and can hang on gorgonians or algae with its prehensile tail. During mating, the female lays its eggs in the pouch of the male: the "Marsupium". When the development of the juveniles is completed, it is the male who "gives birth"!

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NT

Hypanus americanus
Dasyatidae

90 cm

solitary

carnivorous

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LC

palette surgeonfish
Paracanthurus hepatus

25 cm

living in a group or alone

omnivorous

The palette surgeonfish sports a pair of venomous, erectable scalpel spines at the base of its tail, used for self-defense against predators. It primarily dwells in small groups within coastal reefs. Its electric blue color inspired the character of Dory in "Finding Nemo" and "Finding Dory".

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LC

orbicular batfish
Platax orbicularis

50 cm

living as a couple or in a group

omnivorous with alguivorous tendency

The juveniles of this species have very long fins. They often let themselves drift with the currents in all positions, so they look like dead leaves. Adults sometimes gather in huge schools.

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white-banded triggerfish
Rhinecanthus aculeatus

15 cm

solitary

omnivorous with carnivorous tendency

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foxface
Siganus vulpinus

20 cm

living as a couple or alone

herbivorous

The eye of this fish is masked by a black band that disrupts the visual perception of it body by predators. It has venomous spines on the dorsal and pectoral fins. It is easy to maintain in captivity but they need hiding places for shelter.

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NE

Stomolophus meleagris
Stomolophidae

15 cm

living in a group or alone

carnivorous

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clown anemonefish

Amphiprion ocellaris

8 cm

living as a couple

carnivorous

Aurelia aurita

Ulmaridae

25 cm

living in a group or alone

carnivorous

Cassiopea xamachana

Cassiopeidae

10 cm

living in small groups

planctophage

schooling bannerfish

Heniochus diphreutes

18 cm

living in shoals

omnivorous with carnivorous tendency

longsnout seahorse

Hippocampus reidi

16 cm

living as a couple

carnivorous

This species of seahorse is covered with bony plates and can hang on gorgonians or algae with its prehensile tail. During mating, the female lays its eggs in the pouch of the male: the "Marsupium". When the development of the juveniles is completed, it is the male who "gives birth"!

Hypanus americanus

Dasyatidae

90 cm

solitary

carnivorous

palette surgeonfish

Paracanthurus hepatus

25 cm

living in a group or alone

omnivorous

The palette surgeonfish sports a pair of venomous, erectable scalpel spines at the base of its tail, used for self-defense against predators. It primarily dwells in small groups within coastal reefs. Its electric blue color inspired the character of Dory in "Finding Nemo" and "Finding Dory".

orbicular batfish

Platax orbicularis

50 cm

living as a couple or in a group

omnivorous with alguivorous tendency

The juveniles of this species have very long fins. They often let themselves drift with the currents in all positions, so they look like dead leaves. Adults sometimes gather in huge schools.

white-banded triggerfish

Rhinecanthus aculeatus

15 cm

solitary

omnivorous with carnivorous tendency

foxface

Siganus vulpinus

20 cm

living as a couple or alone

herbivorous

The eye of this fish is masked by a black band that disrupts the visual perception of it body by predators. It has venomous spines on the dorsal and pectoral fins. It is easy to maintain in captivity but they need hiding places for shelter.

Stomolophus meleagris

Stomolophidae

15 cm

living in a group or alone

carnivorous

Konkaak archipelago

clown anemonefish

Aurelia aurita

Cassiopea xamachana

schooling bannerfish

longsnout seahorse

Hypanus americanus

palette surgeonfish

orbicular batfish

white-banded triggerfish

foxface

Stomolophus meleagris

clown anemonefish

Aurelia aurita

Cassiopea xamachana

schooling bannerfish

longsnout seahorse

Hypanus americanus

palette surgeonfish

orbicular batfish

white-banded triggerfish

foxface

Stomolophus meleagris

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