Reef Fish: Identification, Anatomy & Behaviour
An interactive course to learn all about what makes a fish a fish (biologically), learn key fish identification tools & understand the behaviour & identification of the 53 major reef fish families!
How to use this course
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Introduction
What Is A Fish?
Quick Quiz!
Introduction
Body Shape
Body Shape Quiz
Physical Features
Features Quiz
Behaviour
Behaviour Quiz
Other Clues
Optional Assignment
Fish Family Features Table
Body Shape: Rounded
Butterflyfish
Batfish
Anemone Damselfish
Quick Quiz!
Body Shape: Oblong
Surgeonfish
Parrotfish
Wrasse
Quick Quiz!
Body Shape: Diamond
Triggerfish
Quick Quiz!
Body Shape: Slanted Head
Snapper
Goatfish
Grouper
Hawkfish
Quick Quiz!
Body Shape: Tapered Body
Quick Quiz!
Jacks/Trevally
Anthias
Body Shape: Flattened
Flounder
Ray
Quick Quiz!
Body Shape: Elongated
Razorfish
Moray Eels
Quick Quiz!
Body Shape: Irregular
Lionfish
Sweepers
Scorpianfish
Pufferfish
Porcupinefish
Quick Quiz!
Reef Fish Video Workshop
Reef Fish Video Workshop Answers
Downloadable Reef Fish Family Flowchart
What's that fish? Quick Activity
Your downloadable Reef Fish Families Identification Poster!
Further Reading and Useful Resources
Final Exam - Just give it a go and test your knowledge (there is no pass mark and no pressure)
Summary
Before you go...