NT · Near Threatened
Syngnathidae
Short-snouted seahorse
Hippocampus hippocampus
Small bony fish with an iconic vertical posture and a prehensile tail to anchor onto seagrass.
Profondeur: 1–30mConsulter →
Marine Biodiversity & Photography
Marine Species Atlas
Structured marine biodiversity catalog designed for divers and photographers. Identify species, understand their habits, and discover specific underwater photography tips.
VU · Vulnerable
Serranidae
Dusky grouper
Epinephelus marginatus
The iconic master of Mediterranean rocky bottoms. Territorial and calm.
Profondeur: 5–60mConsulter →
EN · Endangered
Mobulidae
Giant oceanic manta ray
Mobula birostris
The largest ray in the world, with a wingspan reaching over 7 meters.
Profondeur: 0–120mConsulter →
EN · Endangered
Cheloniidae
Green sea turtle
Chelonia mydas
Iconic marine reptile of warm seas, predominantly herbivorous as an adult.
Profondeur: 0–50mConsulter →
LC · Least Concern
Octopodidae
Common octopus
Octopus vulgaris
Highly intelligent cephalopod, master of camouflage and skin texture modulation.
Profondeur: 1–100mConsulter →
LC · Least Concern
Sepiidae
Common cuttlefish
Sepia officinalis
Cephalopod with hypnotic shimmering chromatophores, star of spring Zeeland diving.
Profondeur: 2–150mConsulter →
LC · Least Concern
Pomacentridae
Ocellaris clownfish
Amphiprion ocellaris
Lives in close protective symbiosis with host sea anemones.
Profondeur: 1–15mConsulter →
VU · Vulnerable
Molidae
Ocean sunfish
Mola mola
The heaviest known bony fish, with an unusual laterally flattened disc shape.
Profondeur: 1–300mConsulter →
EN · Endangered
Rhincodontidae
Whale shark
Rhincodon typus
The largest extant fish species. A harmless filter feeder with distinct spot patterns.
Profondeur: 0–200mConsulter →
LC · Least Concern
Muraenidae
Mediterranean moray
Muraena helena
Nocturnal predator that perpetually opens and closes its jaw to breathe.
Profondeur: 5–80mConsulter →
VU · Vulnerable
Cheloniidae
Loggerhead sea turtle
Caretta caretta
Large marine turtle with powerful jaws adapted to crush hard-shelled prey.
Profondeur: 0–100mConsulter →
LC · Least Concern
Coryphaenidae
Mahi-mahi / Dolphinfish
Coryphaena hippurus
Swift oceanic predator with brilliant electric green and golden hues.
Profondeur: 0–85mConsulter →
VU · Vulnerable
Cardiidae
Giant clam
Tridacna gigas
The largest living bivalve, displaying brilliant iridescent mantle patterns.
Profondeur: 1–20mConsulter →
VU · Vulnerable
Profondeur: 1–80mConsulter →