Sea Life

The species that can be found in our waterways and the sea in and around our area

All Crabs 33 Fish 77 Octopus & Squid 6 Other 43 Sea Stars 16 Sharks & Rays 14 Shellfish 179 Sponges & Seaweeds 39 Whales & Dolphins 2

Sea Life species records

Showing 301–320 of 409 species

Amblypneustes formosus Sea Urchin

Sea Urchin

Native Heloecius cordiformis Semaphore Crab

Semaphore Crab

Native Pictilabrus laticlavius Senator Wrasse

Senator Wrasse

Endemic Latropiscis purpurissatus Sergeant Baker

Sergeant Baker

Endemic Aracana aurita Shaw's Cowfish

Shaw's Cowfish

Endemic Sigapatella calyptraeformis Shelf Limpet

Shelf Limpet

Endemic Eumarcia fumigata Shining Venus Shell

Shining Venus Shell

Native Austrocochlea brevis Short Top Shell

Short Top Shell

Endemic Anguilla australis Short-finned eel

Short-finned eel

Native Holopneustes purpurascens Short-spine Urchin

Short-spine Urchin

Endemic Amblypneustes elevatus elevatus Short-spined Urchin

Short-spined Urchin

Native Ceratosoma brevicaudatum Short-tailed Ceratosoma

Short-tailed Ceratosoma

Native Scorpis lineolata Silver Sweep

Silver Sweep

Native Pseudocaranx georgianus Silver Trevally

Silver Trevally

Native Parequula melbournensis Silverbelly

Silverbelly

Endemic Epopella simplex Simple Volcano Barnacle

Simple Volcano Barnacle

Native Chthamalus antennatus Six-plated Barnacle

Six-plated Barnacle

Endemic Meuschenia freycineti Sixspine Leatherjacket

Sixspine Leatherjacket

Endemic Sepia braggi Slender Cuttlefish

Slender Cuttlefish

Native Maoricrypta immersa Slipper Limpet

Slipper Limpet

Endemic

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Disclaimer: A lot of work goes into making sure identifications, descriptions, sizes, habitats and distribution details are as accurate as possible — but this information is ever-changing, so no guarantee is offered that it is correct or currently valid. Treat it as a guide and do a little of your own research for the latest word. Feedback and corrections are always welcome.