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Taeniura lymma
Synonyms: Raja lymma, Trygon ornatus
Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range ? - 20 m (Ref. 9840)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 35.0 cm WD male/unsexed; (Ref. 58048)
Length at first maturity: Lm 20.3, range 21 - ? cm
Distribution: Tropical; 32°N - 30°S, 32°E - 177°W
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to the Solomon Islands, north to southern Japan (Ref. 9710), south to northern Australia.
Description: A colorful stingray with large bright blue spots on an oval, elongated disc and with blue side-stripes along the tail; snout rounded and angular, disc with broadly rounded outer corners, and tail stout, tapering and less than twice body length when intact, with a broad lower caudal finfold reaching the tail tip; disc with no large thorns but with small, flat denticles along midback (in adults); usually 1 medium-sized sting on tail further behind base than in most stingrays (Ref. 5578). Grey-brown to yellow, olive-green or reddish brown dorsally, white ventrally (Ref. 5578).
Biology: Occurs around coral reefs (Ref. 6871, 58534). Migrates in groups into shallow sandy areas during the rising tide to feed on mollusks, worms, shrimps, and crabs; disperses on falling tide to seek shelter in caves and under ledges (Ref. 6871). Rarely found buried under the sand (Ref. 12951). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Small specimens are popular among marine aquarists (Ref. 5578). Does not do well in aquariums (Ref. 12951). Maximum length about 70 cm TL (Ref. 30573). Reports of specimens reaching 240 cm TL are probably inaccurate (Ref. 6871). Commonly caught by fisheries operating over shallow coral reefs and probably adversely affected by dynamite fishing. Utilized widely for its meat (Ref.58048).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=5399
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Taeniura lymma
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Ribbontail stingray, Bluespot stingray
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Taliepus nuttallii
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Invert
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Southern Kelp Crab
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Tetraselmis chuii
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N/A
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FC1
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Tet
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Thalasiosira weissflogi
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N/A
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FC2
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Thalassoma lunare
Synonyms: Labrus lunaris
Environment: Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m (Ref. 9823), usually 1 - 20 m (Ref. 27115)
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 25.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 2334); common length : 45.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5450)
Distribution: Subtropical; 24°C - 28°C (Ref. 27115); 30°N - 32°S
Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa (Ref. 4392) to the Line Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island and northern New Zealand (Ref. 1602). Reported to have formed a hybrid with Thalassoma rueppellii (Ref. 41655).
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 11. Adults are identified by the yellow lunate tail. Large males turn blue on the head that grades to green towards the tail (Ref. 48636). Body dark green to blue with vertical red to purplish red lines. Head green to blue with irregular pink to violet bands. Adults with large yellow crescent posteriorly in caudal fin and blue pectoral fins with a large elongate pink area distally. Juveniles with a large dark spot in middle of dorsal fin and a large diffuse black spot at base of caudal fin (Ref 9823).
Biology: Occurs in the upper portions of lagoon and coastal reefs, and in protected seaward reefs (Ref. 1602). Enters estuaries (Ref. 48636). Usually found on upper portions of ledges and heads (Ref. 9710). Feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates and fish eggs (Ref. 9823). A protogynous hermaphrodite (Ref. 55367).
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=5645
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Thalassoma lunare
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Lunare Wrasse
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Thor amboinensis
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Squat anemone shrimp
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Tigriopus californicus
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N/A
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FC1
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Tigriopus japonicus
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N/A
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FC1
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Tisbe biminiensis
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FC1
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Tisbe
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Trachinops taeniatus
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Eastern Hulafish
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Triakis semifasciata
Synonyms: Mustelus felis, Triakis semifasciatum
Environment: Marine; brackish; demersal; depth range ? - 91 m (Ref. 9253), usually ? - 6 m (Ref. 55312). Subtropical; 45°N - 19°N, 126°W - 105°W (Ref. 55312)
Size/Weight/Age: Maturity: Lm 105.0, range 100 - 129 cm
Max length : 198 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 244); 180.0 cm TL (female); common length : 160 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. ); max. published weight: 18.4 kg (Ref. 40637); max. reported age: 30 years (Ref. 6145)
Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Oregon, USA to the Gulf of California.
Description:
Biology: Found in shallow water from the intertidal to deeper waters, most commonly in enclosed muddy bays; including estuaries and lagoons (S. Wilson, pers. comm.). Prefer sandy areas, mud flats, and bottoms strewn with rocks near rocky reefs and kelp beds. Feed mainly on crabs, shrimps, bony fish, fish eggs, clam necks and innkeeper worms among a large variety of food in its diet. Form mixed schools. Ovoviviparous (aplacental), with 4 to 29 young in a litter. Utilized fresh or frozen for human consumption.
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/2543
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Triakis semifasciata
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
Reference: http://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/mo/moe.pdf
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Leopard shark
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Tridacna maxima
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Maxima Clam, Elongate Giant Clam
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Trimma cana
Synonyms:
Environment: Marine; demersal; depth range 12 - 35 m. Tropical
Size/Weight/Age: Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 2.5 cm SL male/unsexed;
Distribution: Western Pacific: Philippines, Caroline Is., Fiji, Marshall Is., and Palau
Description: Dorsal spines (total): 7; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-10; Anal spines: 1; Anal soft rays: 8 - 10. Diagnosis: White background with 8 distinct vertical bars on head and body; yellow spots on the medial fins; a well-defined dark bar across the postorbital region of the skull (may be partially obscured by the overlying anterior extension of the epaxialis body musculature in larger specimens). No scales on head. Opercle, cheek, or nape. A second dorsal spine varying from slightly to very elongate (as far as the mid-peduncle). A well-developed interorbital trench. A variably-developed postorbital trench (usually developed). A fifth pelvic fin ray which is unbranched and 50-85% of the fourth.
Biology: ary or in small groups on surface of hard corals. Inhabits steep outer reef slopes in 12-35 m
Data Sheet: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/62051
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Trimma cana
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Candy Cane Pygmy Goby
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Trochus sp. "Blackfoot Trochus"
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"Blackfoot Trochus"
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Tubastrea coccinea
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Sun coral
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Turbo argyrostomus sandwicensis
Synonyms:
Environment: Reef-associated
Size/Weight/Age: Max length : 10.0 cm SHL male/unsexed; (Ref. 349); common length : 7.5 cm SHL male/unsexed; (Ref. 349)
Distribution: Tropical
Indo-Pacific.
Description: http://www.femorale.com.br/shellphotos/local_fam.asp?local=Hawaii&fam=TURBINIDAE&cod=1018
Biology: One of the most frequently collected species of turban shells in the tropical Southwest Pacific. Mainly used as food, but the shell serves also for making buttons (Ref. 349).
Data Sheet:
WoRMS Link: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Turbo argyrostomus sandwicensis
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity
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Hawaiian Turbo Snail
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