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Eartheater Cichlid - Cichlids

Also known as Eartheater, Freshwater Eartheater, Red-striped Eartheater. Found in schools, over mud and sand bottoms, amongst rubble and tree roots, along shores and slopes, of the Amazon.. more

East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse - Wrasses

Also known as Painted Wrasse, Peacock Wrasse, Rainbow Wrasse, Sand-reef Wrasse. Found singly or in schools, often close to seagrass beds, over lagoons and rocky reefs. They feed on.. more

Eastern Blue Devil - Roundheads

Also known as Bleeker's Blue Devilfish, Bleeker's Devilfish, Blue Devilfish, Blue-tipped Longfin. Found singly or in pairs, during the day sheltering in caves, crevices, and under ledges of.. more

Eastern Blue Groper - Wrasses

Also known as Blue Groper, Brown Groper, Eastern Blue Wrasse, Giant Pigfish, Red Groper. Found singly or in pairs, over coastal rocky reefs. They feed on invertebrates. Juveniles found in.. more

Eastern Footballer - Basses---Stripeys

Also known as Mado, New Zealand Mado, Stripey, White Bellied Stripey. Found singly, or in small to large schools, sheltering during the day, over shallow, rocky areas of.. more

Eastern Hulafish - Roundheads

Also known as Devilfish, Hulafish, Longfin, Trachinops Hulafish. Found in large schools, often high above the reef feeding in the water column, over inshore reefs. They feed on zooplankton. Length.. more

Eastern Mosquitofish - Rivulines-Killifishes-Live Bearers

Also known as Boredrain Fish, Eastern Gambusia, Gambies, Gambusia, Holbrook's Mosquitofish, Mosquitofish, Plague Minnow, Starling Perch, Tadpolefish, Top Minnow. Found in both standing and slow moving water, over.. more

Eastern Mudminnow - Pikes-Mudminnows

Also known as American Mudminnow. Found in schools, over debris, mud and sand bottoms, of quiet channels, streams, swamps, and wetlands, rich in dense vegetation. They feed on young.. more

Eastern Striped Grunter - Basses---Grunters-Tigerperches

Also known as Eastern Striped Trumpeter, Six-lined Grunt, Six-lined Terapon, Six-lined Trumpeter, Squeaking Perch, Striped Terapon, Terapon Perch, Trumpeter, Trumpeter Perch. Found in schools, over inshore waters. They feed.. more

Eastern Triangular Butterflyfish - Surgeonfishes---Butterflyfishes

Also known as Coralfish, Baroness Butterflyfish, Eastern Triangle Butterflyfish, Herringbone Coralfish, Pacific Triangular Butterflyfish, Triangular Butterflyfish, Triangular Coralfish. Found in territorial pairs, close to tubular Acropora corals, over.. more

Eastern Triangular Butterflyfish (Juvenile) - Surgeonfishes---Butterflyfishes

Also known as Coralfish, Baroness Butterflyfish, Eastern Triangle Butterflyfish, Herringbone Coralfish, Pacific Triangular Butterflyfish, Triangular Butterflyfish, Triangular Coralfish. Found in territorial pairs, close to tubular Acropora corals, over.. more

Ebony Gregory - Damselfishes

Also known as Farmer Damsel, Mauritian Gregory. Found singly or in pairs, in very shallow surge zones, around boulders of inshore reefs. They feed on benthic algae and weeds. Length.. more

Eclipse Parrotfish - Parrotfishes

Also known as Russell's Parrotfish. Found singly, foraging for food, over shallow, coral rubble and sandy areas, of coastal reefs and outer reef slopes, rich in algae growth. They.. more

Eelpout - Blennies---Eelpouts

Also known as Arctic Blenny, Blenny Vivipare, Eelpout Blenny, European Eelpout, Viviparous Blenny, Viviparous Eelpout. Found amongst algae, under stones, and in tide-pools, of coastal waters, being air.. more

Eight-banded Butterflyfish - Surgeonfishes---Butterflyfishes

Also known as Coralfish, Eightband Butterflyfish, Eight-banded Coralfish, Eight-striped Butterflyfish. Found in pairs, over sheltered lagoons and inshore reefs rich in coral growth. They feed exclusively on coral polyps. Juveniles.. more

Eight-lined Wrasse - Wrasses

Also known as Eightline Wrasse, Eightstripe Wrasse, Eight-striped Wrasse, Flasher Wrasse, Small-mouthed Wrasse. Found singly in caves and crevices, over live corals and rubble, of seaward reefs, rich.. more

Electric Blue Hap - Cichlids

Also known as African Cichlid, Ahli, Blue Ahli, Electric Blue Ahli, Electric Blue Ahli Cichlid, Electric Blue Hap Cichlid, Electric Blue Haplo, Haplochromis Electric Blue, Malawi Cichlid. Found.. more

Elegant Firefish - Gobies---Wormfishes

Also known as Dart Goby, Dartfish, Decorated Dartfish, Decorated Firefish, Elegant Firegoby, Flame Firefish, Gudgeon, Hover Goby, Goby, Purple Dartfish, Purple Decora Goby, Purple Firefish, Purple Firegoby,.. more

Elegant Sea Snake - Sea Snakes---Venomous Sea Snakes

Also known as Bar-bellied Sea Snake. Found singly, over mud and sand bottoms, around corals and rocks, in lagoons, coral and rocky reefs. These are the longest of.. more

Elegant Unicornfish - Surgeonfishes-Tangs-Unicornfishes

Also known as Blonde Lipstick Tang, Blonde Naso Tang, Blonde Orangespine Unicornfish, Doctorfish, Indian Orangespine Unicorn, Lancetfish, Naso Blonde Streamer, Orangespine Unicorn, Orangespine Unicornfish, Smooth-headed Unicornfish, Thorntail,.. more

Elegant Wrasse - Wrasses

Also known as Sand-reef Wrasse. Found in small to large schools, over lagoons, coral and rocky reefs. They feed on invertebrates. Length - 29cm Depth - 2-40m Widespread Southwest Pacific Most reef fish.. more

Elongate Hardyhead - Silversides

Also known as Baitfish, Greyback, Hardyhead, Rockingham Hardyhead, Smallmouth Hardyhead, Swan River Hardyhead. Found in schools usually near the surface of clear shallow estuaries, lakes, sandy bays and.. more

Elongate Mbuna - Cichlids

Also known as Elongate Cichlid, Elongatus Mbuna, Mbuna. Found in shallow, sediment free rocky areas of Lake Malawi. They feed on algae by combing loose pieces off the rocks. Length.. more

Ember Parrotfish - Parrotfishes

Also known as Bicolor Parrotfish, Blackvein Parrotfish, Black-veined Parrotfish, Black-veined Red Parrotfish, Half-and-Half Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish, Red-lipped Parrotfish. Found singly, pairs, or large schools, foraging for food,.. more

Ember Parrotfish (Juvenile) - Parrotfishes

Also known as Bicolor Parrotfish, Blackvein Parrotfish, Black-veined Parrotfish, Black-veined Red Parrotfish, Half-and-Half Parrotfish, Redlip Parrotfish, Red-lipped Parrotfish. Found singly, pairs, or large schools, foraging for food,.. more

Emerald Wrasse - Wrasses

Also known as Atlantic Wrasse, Small-mouthed Wrasse. Found singly or in pairs, close to rocks and seagrass beds, over shallow, coastal shorelines. They feed on small benthic invertebrates. Length -.. more

Emperor Angelfish - Surgeonfishes---Angelfishes

Also known as Emperor Angel, Imperator Angel, Imperator Angelfish, Imperial Angelfish. Found singly or in pairs, in and around caves and ledges, over channels, lagoons, and seaward reefs,.. more

Emperor Angelfish (Juvenile) - Surgeonfishes---Angelfishes

Also known as Emperor Angel, Imperator Angel, Imperator Angelfish, Imperial Angelfish. Found singly or in pairs, in and around caves and ledges, over channels, lagoons, and seaward reefs,.. more

Emperor Cichlid - Cichlids

Also known as African Peacock, African Peacock Cichlid, Blue Cichlid, Icy Blue Cichlid, Nyasa Peacock, Peacock Blue Cichlid, Red Peacock. Found in small schools over sandy areas close.. more

Emperor Red Snapper (Juvenile) - Snappers

Also known as Emperor Bream, Emperor's Red Snapper, Emperor Snapper, Government Bream, King Snapper, Queen Snapper, Red Emperor, Red Emperor Snapper, Red Kelp, Red Snapper, Redfish,.. more

Emperor Tetra - Characins---Characins-Tetras

Also known as Rainbow Tetra. Found in schools, over slow moving backwaters, rivers and minor tributaries, of the Atrato and San Juan River Basins. They feed on crustaceans.. more

Empire Gudgeon - Gobies---Bully Sleepers

Also known as Australian Carp-gudgeon, Carp Gudgeon, Empire Fish, Gudgeon, Northern Carp-gudgeon, Sleeper Goby. Found sheltering under branches, submerged trees, and aquatic vegetation, in freshwater, flowing and still.. more

Endler Guppy - Rivulines-Killifishes-Live Bearers

Also known as Black Fire, Campoma Blue Star Endler, Cumana Guppy, Dragon Guppy, Endler's, Endler's Livebearer, Guppy, Korea Blue Star, Mosaic Guppy, Multi-colour Endler, Neon Endler, Silverado.. more

Enigmatic Moray - Eels---Moray Eels

Also known as Assorted Moray, Banded Moray, Enigmatic Moray Eel, Tiger Eel, Tiger Moray. Found singly, in crevices and holes, over shallow lagoons and coastal reefs. They feed nocturnally.. more

Epaulette Surgeonfish - Surgeonfishes-Tangs-Unicornfishes

Also known as Black Surgeonfish, Black-barred Surgeonfish, Blackstreak Surgeonfish, Brown-eared Surgeonfish, Doctorfish, Epaulette Surgeon, Epaulette Tang, Eye-line Surgeonfish, Eye-stripe Surgeonfish, Lancetfish, Shoulderbar Surgeonfish, Thorntail, Thorntail Fish, Whitetail.. more

Eschmeyer's Scorpionfish - Scorpionfishes---Rockfishes

Also known as Devilfish, Paddleflap Scorpionfish, Rhino Fish, Rhino Scorpionfish, Stingfish. Found over sheltered mud, rubble and sand bottoms of coastal reefs. Colours vary. They feed on small fish.. more

Estuary Catfish - Catfishes---Eeltail Catfishes

Also known as Cobbler, Estuarine Catfish, Estuary Cobbler, South Australian Catfish, Toothless Catfish. Found singly, during the day in holes or under ledges, out foraging for food at.. more

Esturine Stonefish - Scorpionfishes---Stonefishes

Also known as Dornorn, Estuary Stonefish, Fish Stone, Hollowcheek Stonefish, Hollow-cheeked Stonefish, Horrid Stonefish, Poison Scorpionfish, Reef Stone, Spiny Devil Walking Fish, True Stonefish, Warty Ghoul. Found singly,.. more

Eugnathogobius Reef Goby - Gobies

Also known as Gudgeon, Reef Goby, Stripeface Goby. Found in fresh, brackish and marine waters, over mud and sand bottoms, of estuaries and mangrove areas. They feed on benthic.. more

Eurasian Minnow - Carps---Minnows

Also known as Common Minnow, European Minnow, Italian Minnow, Zaisan Monnow. Found in schools, in cold, well oxygenated waters, of lakes and rivers. They feed on algae, crustaceans,.. more

European barracuda - Barracudas

Also known as Mediterranean Barracuda, Sea Pike, Striped Barracuda. Found singly or in small schools, in both coastal and off-shore waters. They feed on cephalopods, crustaceans, but mostly fish. Length.. more

European Perch - Perches

Also known as Big-scaled Redfin, Common Perch, English Perch, Eurasian Perch, Eurasian River Perch, Reddie, Redfin, Redfin Perch, River Perch. Found singly, or in small schools, over.. more

European Seabass - Temperate Basses

Also known as Bass, Capemouth, Common Bass, European Bass, King-of-the-Mullets, Sea Bass, Sea Dace, Sea Perch, White Bar, White Mullet, White Salmon. Found singly, in summer over shallow.. more

Exquisite Butterflyfish - Surgeonfishes---Butterflyfishes

Also known as Blacktail Butterflyfish, Black-tailed Butterflyfish, Coralfish, Polyp Butterflyfish, Red Sea Butterflyfish, Red Sea Melon Butterflyfish. Found in pairs, over coral and rocky areas of lagoons and.. more

Exquisite Wrasse - Wrasses

Also known as Emerald Fairy Wrasse, Exquisite Fairy Wrasse, Flasher Wrasse, Small-mouthed Wrasse. Found singly, or in medium to large schools, around bommies and rubble areas, over current.. more

Exquisite Wrasse (Juvenile) - Wrasses

Also known as Emerald Fairy Wrasse, Exquisite Fairy Wrasse, Flasher Wrasse, Small-mouthed Wrasse. Found singly, or in medium to large schools, around bommies and rubble areas, over current.. more

Eye-browed Large-eye Bream - Emperors-Scavengers

Also known as Grey Large-eye Bream, Large-eye Bream. Found singly, or in schools, over coral and sandy bottoms, of lagoons, ,large pools, and inner to outer reefs. They feed.. more

Eyebar Goby - Gobies

Also known as Anjer Eyebar Goby, Eyebar Sandgoby, Gudgeon, Orange-ear Goby, Shoulderspot Goby, Shoulderspot Sandgoby, Sand Goby, Yellowspot Goby. Found singly or in loose schools, close to their.. more

Eyespot Pufferfish - Puffers-Filefishes---Puffers

Also known as Blowfish, Eyespot Puffer, Figure Eight Puffer, Freshwater Puffer, Freshwater Pufferfish, Pufferfish, Swelltoad, Toadfish. Found in schools, over clear, freshwater, floodplains, rivers, and streams. They feed on.. more

Eyespot Rasbora - Carps---Danios

Also known as Emerald-eye Rasbora, Green-eye Rasbora, Hi-spot Rasbora, Ocellated Rasbora, One-spot Rasbora. Found in gently flowing, black water lakes, rivers, and streams, associated with forest peat swamps... more

Eyestripe Surgeonfish - Surgeonfishes-Tangs-Unicornfishes

Also known as Blackspot Surgeonfish, Doctorfish, Dussumieri Surgeonfish, Dussumieri Tang, Eye-striped Surgeonfish, Hawaiian Surgeonfish, Lancetfish, Ornate Surgeonfish, Pencil Tang, Penciled Surgeon, Penciled Surgeonfish, Thorntail, Thorntail Fish. Found singly.. more

Eyestripe Surgeonfish (Juvenile) - Surgeonfishes-Tangs-Unicornfishes

Also known as Blackspot Surgeonfish, Doctorfish, Dussumieri Surgeonfish, Dussumieri Tang, Eye-striped Surgeonfish, Hawaiian Surgeonfish, Lancetfish, Ornate Surgeonfish, Pencil Tang, Penciled Surgeon, Penciled Surgeonfish, Thorntail, Thorntail Fish. Found singly.. more

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