Learn about specfic reef fish genera in these in-depth feature articles and guides.

Featured Genera

	Japanese Basslets The Izu Peninsula is one of the most popular dive sites in Japan - and for good reason! This is a great place to observe some of the amazing Japanese basslets.
	Shrimp Gobies Learn about a fascinating relationship between gobies and and certain snapping shrimps in the family Alpheidae.
	Anemonefishes Knowing Nemo The amazing relationship that exist between the anemonefishes and sea anemones has been the subject of much speculation for decades. In the CoralRealm Anemonefish Guide, you will find dozens of pages and over 130 photos documenting the biology and behavior of these beautiful fishes and their invertebrate hosts. If you really want to Know Nemo, you have come to the right place!
	The Ultimate Frogfish Guide! Frogfishes are some of the most bizarre and spectacular of all the reef fishes, having fascinated ichthyophiles for centuries. Purveyors of the rare and unusual travel to distant parts of the world to see and photograph them. That's why we've created The Ultimate Frogfish Guide!
	Jack Attack! The jacks are some of the most voracious predators found on or near reefs. Learn about the many tactics used by jacks to capture their prey.
	Biology of Goatfishes Goatfishes engage in fascinating feeding behaviors that can be readily observed by divers. Learn more about how these fishes capture their food and the hunting relationships they develop with their piscine neighbors.
	The Hinds genus Cephalopholis The hinds comprise an attractive genus of groupers that employ a variety of different hunting strategies to capture their prey. Click here to examine the behavior of the genus Cephalopholis
	These Fish Suck The biology of suckerfishes There are many symbiotic relationships in the sea, but few are as fascinating as those the exist between the suckerfishes and their hosts. Learn more about these odd fish in this article!
	Shrimpgoby Guide Learn about the complex interactions between shrimpgobies and snapping shrimp. In this shrimpgoby smorgasbord we will examine this strange partnership including benefits to each species, communication methods, social behavior, reproduction, predators and more!
	Scorpionfish Extravaganza! Get up close and personal with the members of the genus Scorpenopsis. This CoralRealm pictorial profile of the tasseled scorpionfishes and their kin includes over 50 photos of various species!
	Biology of Goatfishes Goatfishes engage in fascinating feeding behaviors that can be readily observed by divers. Learn more about how these fishes capture their food and the hunting relationships they develop with their piscine neighbors.
	The Demoiselles - Reef Gems The demoiselles (genus Chrysiptera) are among the most beautiful of all the damselfishes. It also contains some of the smallest and most overlooked pomacentrids. This Pictorial Profile examines most of the species in this genus. Includes 17 photos!
	Lionfishes - Kings of the Reef Lionfishes are some of the most exotic of all the reef fishes. There are a number of species, some of which are very similar in appearance. In this Pictorial Profile, we will look at most of the members of the genus Pterois, as well as a few other rare lionfish species. Includes over 30 underwater photos!
	Rhinopias Slide Show The Rhinopias are highly sought after by underwater photographers. This amazing photo essay includes 24 spectacular photos showing different species and color forms, along with informative text. This is a must see!
	Clown or Combtooth Blennies (Ecsenius spp.) There are many fishes on the reef that can bring a smile to the face of a human observer. But few have as comical a countenance as the blennies. One group of blennies that is well-represented on Indo-Pacific reefs is the genus Ecsenius. Learn more about this, the largest group of blennies, in this featured genus.
	Sleeper Gobies (Valenciennea spp.) The genus Valenciennea is comprised of 15 species of gobies that are found on or near rocky and coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific. Learn about the different species of sleeper gobies, as well as about their fascinating feeding and reproductive behavior.