Pacific Ocean

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:49:42 +0000

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Pacific Upper - Zone 4
Jacks, Lookdowns, Golden Trevally, Mono

Pacific Lower- Zone 9
Sandtiger Sharks, Brown Sharks, Zebra Sharks, Nurse Sharks, Grouper

Golden Trevally- Gnathanodon Speciosus

Also known as Pilot fish. The juveniles are yellow with black stripes and live amongst jellyfish tentacles. The larger juveniles accompany the large sharks and groupers. The adults have loose black stripes and no teeth.
Max size –20cm
Distribution – Indo Pacific
Feeds on – Small fish and invertebrates, adults also root for food in the sand

Mono – Monodactylus argentus

Also known as the silver moony or sometimes silver batfish, monos can be found in tropical freshwater, brackish and marine waters. They tend to live in shoals, feeding during both the day and night. Their body colours fade with age!
Max size – Approx 20cm
Distribution – Indo-West Pacific
Feeds on – Insects and plankton

London Aquarium - Pacific Ocean

Pacific Ocean