- 10 important marine animals
- 1- Zebra shark
- 2- Loggerhead turtle
- 3- Black dragon
- 4- Sea horse
- 5- Killer whale
- 6- oar fish
- 7- Giant grouper
- 8- Trumpet fish
- 9- Beluga
- 10- Giant shrimp
- References
Some of the most relevant sea animals are the killer whale, the dolphin, the beluga, the turtle, the shark and the giant shrimp. Animals of different sizes and types can be found in the water.
Large sharks coexist with small crustaceans in the marine ecosystem. The diversity of this ecosystem is linked to its stability, unlike freshwater or terrestrial ecosystems.
You may also be interested in this list of saltwater animals.
10 important marine animals
1- Zebra shark
This is a very distinctive species of shark, since it is very long and has a different coloration from the rest.
It is generally confused with the leopard shark; However, the main difference is that the zebra shark is born with a pattern of vertical black lines, which when maturing become black dots.
2- Loggerhead turtle
This is a species of tortoise that lives for many years. It reaches sexual maturity around the age of 35.
In this species the males never leave the sea, while the females only come out of the water to lay their eggs on the surface.
3- Black dragon
These predators can be recognized by their elongated and very thin black body.
They present this coloration to be able to hunt in an unnoticed way. They live in the depths of the sea, between 200 and 1000 meters deep.
4- Sea horse
These are marine animals that cannot swim so easily, so they have a coloration that allows them to camouflage themselves in the sea and avoid predators.
They get their name from the resemblance of their body to the neck and head of a common horse.
5- Killer whale
The killer whale is a species of dolphin. However, it is called a whale because of its large size, which can reach 10 meters. It is called a "killer" because of its fierce predatory attitude.
6- oar fish
It is characterized by being the largest species of vertebrate fish in the world, with a confirmed length of 10.5 meters.
They are found especially in the warm and temperate regions of the planet. They are characterized by being flat and elongated.
7- Giant grouper
The giant grouper is the largest vertebrate fish among those that inhabit reefs. This fish can weigh 320 kilos and measure more than 2.5 meters. It gets its name due to its large size and weight.
8- Trumpet fish
This is a shy reef fish. It receives its name from its resemblance to a trumpet, since it is long and uses its mouth to suck its prey with great force.
Some species, such as the Atlantic trumpet fish, can change their coloration to blend in with the environment.
9- Beluga
The beluga is one of two species in the white whale family. It is gray at birth and becomes white when it reaches maturity.
They only inhabit the waters of the Arctic Ocean and its surroundings. Currently the beluga is in danger of extinction due to global warming and the changes it generates in its habitat.
10- Giant shrimp
This is a species of shrimp that reaches a size of 14 meters and weighs around half a ton, which makes it the largest invertebrate animal in the world.
It also holds the record for having the largest eyes in the world compared to any other animal, including whales.
References
- Oceana "Ocean Animal Encyclopedia" Retrieved: November 25, 2017 from Oceana: oceana.org
- Oceana “Zebra Shark” Retrieved: November 25, 2017 from Oceana: oceana.org
- Ieibwood “List of Sea Animals” (23 August 2017) Retrieved: 25 November 2017 from Owlcation: owlcation.com
- Oceana “Longsnout Seahorse” Retrieved: November 25, 2017 from Oceana: oceana.org
- EcuRed "Zebra Shark" Retrieved: November 25, 2017 from EcuRed: ecured.cu