Fish, coral, rays and other marine species documented in Maldivian waters.
| Name | Dhivehi | Scientific | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
Nala hikaa | Halichoeres cosmetus | Halichoeres cosmetus, which derives its name from the Greek word meaning "adorne… | |
Africa faana | Liopropoma africanum | Liopropoma africanum has previously only been reported once from the Maldives, b… | |
Naruvaa handhi | Alectis ciliaris | The similar A. indicus also occurs in the Indian Ocean, and is distinct from Ale… | |
Andhun mas | Seriola rivoliana | The distinctive dark eye bar of Seriola rivoliana gives this species its local n… | |
Haluvi thaakihaa koli | Canthigaster amboinensis | Canthigaster amboinensis is one of the faster-swimming species of the genus and … | |
Thijjehi faana | Epinephelus areolatus | Epinephelus areolatus is an attractive species, characterized by its pale brown … | |
Lah kothari hikaa | Bodianus axillaris | The species Bodianus axillaris undergoes a remarkable colour change as it grows,… | |
Kashi gonu | Lactoria fornasini | Lactoria fornasini, like other cowfishes and boxfishes, is a slow swimmer that p… | |
Mas muguraan | Pterocaesio pisang | Pterocaesio pisang is a bait of major importance for tuna fishery in the Maldive… | |
Naruvaa fulhangi | Exocoetus monocirrhus | Exocoetus monocirrhus, like other flying fishes, is capable of leaping out of th… | |
Thimara handhi | Carangoides plagiotaenia | Many of the trevallies and jacks are difficult to tell apart, but Carangoides pl… | |
Kattafulhi | Kuhlia mugil | Kuhila mugil is not shy of humans at all; during the day, it can be found school… | |
Galhi kendi thunbodu hikaa | Hemigymnus fasciatus | The Hamigymnus fasciatus feeds by taking mouthfuls of sand, sorting the material… | |
Galhi kendi hikaa | Coris batuensis | Coris batuensis, sometimes referred to as C. schroederi (a synonym), is very clo… | |
Saiboani faana | Pogonoperca ocellata | Pogonoperca ocellata, like other soap fishes, secretes copious quantities of muc… | |
Reendhoomas | Lutjanus bengalensis | The Lutjanus bengalensis is very similar in appearance to the Lutjanus kasmira; … | |
Faiymini bibee | Chaetodon bennetti | The beautiful Chaetodon bennetti butterflyfish is difficult to maintain in an aq… | |
Dheburi dhekula venfunna | Ecsenius bicolor | The Ecsenius bicolor, with its three distinct color phases, is a favorite among … | |
Dhon theyofulhi mas | Labroides bicolor | Labroides bicolor, the largest of the genus, is a cleaner wrasse that is more in… | |
Mushimas | Selar crumenophthalmus | The widespread species Selar crumenophthalmus is commonly found in shallow lagoo… | |
Loabodu kandi miyaru | Alopias superciliosus | Alopias superciliosus can be easily distinguished from other species of thresher… | |
Haluvimas | Caranx sexfasciatus | Caranx sexfasciatus is mainly caught by night handline and is commonly found on … | |
Loabodu kanneli | Thunnus obesus | Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) is similar to and often confused with yellowfin tun… | |
Mendhan miyaru | Carcharhinus altimus | Carcharhinus altimus is considered to be a bottom-dwelling shark, and in the Mal… | |
Theyofulhi hikaa | Gomphosus caeruleus | The Gomphosus caeruleus is easily distinguishable from other Maldivian fish spec… | |
Foniyamas | Macolor niger | Juveniles of the two species of Macolor, Macolor niger and Macolor macularis, ar… | |
Kalhali bibee | Chaetodon melannotus | The common species Chaetodon melannotus, which has an exquisitely patterned body… | |
Fukkoli | Arothron immaculatus | Arothron immaculatus, like other pufferfishes, is capable of inflating its body … | |
Kalhu kothari raiverimas | Neoniphon opercularis | Neoniphon opercularis is the largest and most common species of its genus in the… | |
Kalhu kothari alathandu | Parapercis signata | Divers rarely encounter Parapercis signata due to its deep-dwelling habits, and … | |
Kalhu mas hibaru | Makaira indica | Makaira indica can be easily distinguished from M. mazara by its rigid pectoral … | |
Oimathi bibee | Hemitaurichthys zoster | Hemitaurichthys zoster is very common in the Maldives and is unusual for a butte… | |
Kula olhufaana | Plectropomus laevis | There has been confusion in the past in identifying Plectropomus laevis due to i… | |
Thijjehi gaaboa | Paracirrhites forsteri | Paracirrhitus forsteri is a common hawkfish found in the Maldivian reefs, often … | |
Burandha | Abudefduf sordidus | Abudefduf sordidus is a very hardy aquarium fish, but it is not very colorful an… | |
Fulhaarongu boadhi | Apogon nigrofasciatus | Apogon nigrofasciatus has been called A. aroubiensis Hombron and Jacquinot, but … | |
Dhon mas | Lutjanus fulvus | The blacktail snapper, Lutjanus fulvus, with its fine grey-yellow colouration, i… | |
Raiy galhi faana | Epinephelus fasciatus | The red bands on the sides of Epinephelus fasciatus can be turned on and off qui… | |
Uraha kalhu miyaru, Falhu miyaru | Carcharhinus melanopterus | Carcharhinus melanopterus is a shallow water species, commonly seen by snorkeler… | |
Thun hima miyaru | Carcharhinus limbatus | Four specimens of Carcharhinus limbatus have been recorded in the Maldives only … | |
Kalhu kothari dhanbodu | Myripristis melanosticta | Myripristis melanosticta is a moderately deep-dwelling species, and is the secon… | |
Kalha handhi | Caranx lugubris | Caranx lugubris is likely to be confused with C. ignobilis, but can be distingui… | |
Kalhu rondu | Melichthys niger | Melichthys niger is very similar in appearance to M. indicus, which was mentione… | |
Kothari reendhoo dhanbodu | Myripristis berndti | Myripristis berndti is most likely to be confused with M. murdjan, however, they… | |
Mushimas handhi | Carangoides gymnostethus | This species, previously known as Carangoides gymnostethoides, is not commonly f… | |
Dhon noo faana | Epinephelus flavocaeruleus | With its very distinctive color pattern, Epinephelus flavocaeruleus is one of th… | |
Boa reendhoo kokaamas | Pomacanthus xanthometopon | Pomacanthus xanthometopon is one of the most spectacular Maldivian reef fishes, … | |
Fani handhi | Caranx melampygus | Caranx melampygus is the most common jack found on Maldivian reefs, and it is kn… | |
Nilamehi | Chromis viridis | Chromis viridis is commonly used as bait for pole and line tuna fishery in the M… | |
Max. 3.8 m | Prionace glauca | The Prionace glauca is the widest-ranging chondrichthyian, but it is not very co… | |
Noomas | Paracaesio sordidus | Paracaesio sordidus can easily be distinguished from the related Paracaesio xant… | |
Onugandu tholhi | Fistularia commersonii | Fistularia commersonii is a more active swimmer than other cornet fishes, and wa… | |
Hondeli | Spratelloides delicatulus | Spretelloides delicatulus is widely used as bait for pole and line tuna fishing … | |
Fansooru mas | Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos | Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos, which was previously recorded under the genus Runula… | |
Dhon reendhoomas | Lutjanus kasmira | This common species, Lutjanus kasmira, can be distinguished from L. bengalensis … | |
Gumbalha | Herklotsichthys quadrimaculatus | Herklotsichthys quadrimaculatus forms large schools during the day in shallow la… | |
Noorongu venu bandeyri | Doryrhamphus excisus excisus | The Red Sea sub-species D. excisus abbreviatus has been identified, and its clos… | |
Noo kaalhu | Acanthurus leucosternon | Acanthurus leucosternon is a popular species among aquarists, primarily due to i… | |
Dhabaru handhi | Carangoides ferdau | The many golden spots on the sides of Carangoides ferdau give it its Dhivehi nam… | |
Baiypen hikaa | Thalassoma amblycephalum | T. melanochir (Bleeker) is a synonym based on the terminal male of Thalassoma am… | |
Madu miyaru | Hexanchus griseus | Hexanchus griseus is commonly caught in the fishery for deepwater spiny dogfish,… | |
Dhon falhu rondu | Sufflamen bursa | The common inhabitant of Maldivian reefs, Sufflamen bursa, can be easily disting… | |
Kas faana | Epinephelus fuscoguttatus | Epinephelus fuscoguttatus is often confused with E. polyphekadion (previously kn… | |
Attamas | Remora remora | The Remora remora is easily distinguished by the presence of a sucking disc on t… | |
Kulhandhuru faana | Epinephelus chlorostigma | Epinephelus cholorostigma is often confused with E. areolatus, but the latter ca… | |
Mushi thiki alathandu | Parapercis millepunctata | Parapercis millepunctata is the most common species of the genus at many localit… | |
Kalhu dhunfaiy mas | Zebrasoma scopas | Zebraomorpha scopas is one of the most common Maldivian reef fishes, but its rat… | |
Mushi rondu | Sufflamen fraenatus | Sufflamen fraenatus is a species that dwells relatively deep in the ocean, with … | |
Geburu raagondi | Auxis rochei | Auxis rochei is similar in appearance to A. thazard, but differs in a number of … | |
Kula faana | Epinephelus polyphekadion | Epinephelus polyphekadion can be easily confused with E. fuscoguttatus, but can … | |
Haluvi bibee | Chaetodon trifascialis | Chaetodon trifascialis is an obligate coralivore and is not recommended as an aq… | |
Dhaiy thoonu hikaa | Pseudodax molucannus | Pseudodax molucannus is the only species of its genus and can be easily distingu… | |
Ilolhi hikaa | Cheilio inermis | The garish green coloration of Cheilio inermis helps it to camouflage within the… | |
Rulhigadha bibee | Chaetodon citrinellus | The species Chaetodon citrinellus is known to be aggressive, often erecting its … | |
Maagandu mas | Amphiprion clarkii | The most widespread species in the genus Amphiprion clarkii is found right acros… | |
Theyofulhi mas | Labroides dimidiatus | Unlike L. bicolor (previous page), Labroides dimidiatus not only enters the mout… | |
Hulhu fanhaamas | Pterois radiata | Pterois radiata is easily recognized by the pair of horizontal white lines along… | |
Bis rondu | Balistoides conspicillum | The strikingly colored Balistoides conspicillum is highly sought after in the aq… | |
Vabboa handhi | Carangoides caeruleopinnatus | While not common, Carangoides caeruleopinnatus appears to be the most frequent o… | |
Koabiya | Rachycentron canadum | Rachycentron canadum, a large predatory fish related to remoras (family Echneida… | |
Kalaru bibee | Chaetodon collare | The Chaetodon collare is a very sedate mover, and its fine coloration gives it a… | |
Dhunthari mas | Calloplesiops altivelis | Calloplesiops altivelis is fairly common on protected coral reefs in the Maldive… | |
Dhunthari faana | Epinephelus morrhua | Several specimens of the large deepwater grouper Epinephelus morrhua were caught… | |
Maa bohmas | Antennarius commersonii | Antennarius commersonii, like other frogfishes (or anglers), is highly camouflag… | |
Fiyala | Coryphaena hippurus | Coryphaena hippurus, which is much more common and larger than its closely relat… | |
Uniya | Gerres oyena | Gerres oyena is commonly found in shallow, sandy lagoons of the Maldives and was… | |
Raabulhaa | Acanthurus triostegus | The common species Acanthurus triostegus is found in the Maldives, but it holds … | |
Koveli faana, Bulhala faana | Cephalopholis miniata | Cephalopholis miniata is one of the most common and beautiful coral groupers, an… | |
Hungumas | Priacanthus hamrur | Piracanthus hamrur is a common inhabitant of Maldivian reefs, and is closely rel… | |
Jambu giulhu | Pristipomoides filamentosus | Until recently, Pristipomoides filamentosus was thought to be rare in the Maldiv… | |
Seetu raiverimas | Sargocentron diadema | Sargocentron diadema is a relatively common squirrelfish, and is likely the most… | |
Garahitha muguraan | Pterocaesio tile | Pterocaesio tile is one of the most common fusiliers in the Maldives, with juven… | |
Kanfaiy kalhu faana | Cephalopholis urodeta | Juveniles of Cephalopholis urodeta, previously recorded as C. nigripinnis, are s… | |
Maa kalhuoh’ | Parupeneus barberinus | The Parupeneus barberinus, like other goatfishes, uses its barbels to probe the … | |
Dingaa funna | Amblyeleotris aurora | Amblyeleotris aurora does not dig a hole for itself if there is a snapping shrim… | |
Nala funna | Istigobius decoratus | The coloration of Istigobius decoratus is highly variable depending on the local… | |
Fun nilamehi | Chromis delta | Chromis delta is a common species in the Maldives, but it is often overlooked by… | |
Dhunfaiy mas | Zebrasoma desjardinii | The species Zebrasoma desjardinii, which is unique to the Indian Ocean, is very … | |
Thinthiki hikaa | Bodianus diana | Bodianus diana is fairly common in Maldivian reefs, and its juvenile form is kno… | |
Miyakan hudhu hikaa | Pseudocheilinus evanidus | The English name of the secretive species Pseudocheilinus evanidus is "disappear… | |
Kurehi hikaa | Macropharyngodon bipartitus | The Macropharyngodon bipartitus is a small, dull-looking wrasse at first glance,… | |
Woshimas | Gymnosarda unicolor | Unlike other tunas, Gymnosarda unicolor is usually associated with coral reefs a… | |
Kashi vaali, Hondeli fahaa valli, Eka vaali | Scomberoides lysan | Scomberoides lysan is not a particularly common species, but it is caught occasi… | |
Mushi hikaa | Halichoeres marginatus | The rather sombre Halichoeres marginatus species is often overlooked, but upon c… | |
Kalhu faana | Epinephelus octofasciatus | The species Epinephelus octofasciatus was previously misidentified as E. septemf… | |
Fari dhidha funna | Nemateleotris decora | Nemateleotris decora is one of the most remarkably colored dart fishes in the Ma… | |
Ras kokaamas | Pomacanthus imperator | Adult Pomacanthus imperator form territories which they vigorously defend agains… | |
Maaginimas | Lutjanus sebae | The Emperor Red Snapper, Lutjanus sebae, can easily be recognized by its distinc… | |
Rongu theyomas | Lepidocybium flavobrunneum | Like other Gempylids, Lepidocybium flavobrunneum is a moderately deep water fish… | |
Fari hikaa | Cirrhilabrus exquisitus | The species Cirrhilabrus exquisitus, as its name implies, is a beautiful wrasse … | |
Ehrongu boadhi | Apogon abrogramma | Apogon abrogramma is a common species in the Maldives belonging to the subgenus … | |
Dhidha funna | Nemateleotris magnifica | Nemateleotris magnifica, which is a popular aquarium fish, can be distinguished … | |
Falhu rondu | Sufflamen chrysopterus | The closely related species S. albicaudatus (Rüppell) has replaced Sufflamen chr… | |
Thun bibee | Forcipiger flavissimus | The Forcipiger flavissimus is closely related to F. longirostris, and these spec… | |
Dhon kandu uniya | Nemipterus furcosus | Nemipterus furcosus is not a commonly caught species in the Maldives, but it doe… | |
Muraka funna | Gobiodon citrinus | Gobiodon citrinus is one of the most commonly exported aquarium fish in the Mald… | |
Asdhaanu faana | Epinephelus spilotoceps | Epinephelus spilotoceps is very common in the Maldives, and its pale coloration … | |
Oimas, Fiyala dhari | Psenes cyanophrys | Several specimens of Psenes cyanophrys were caught in drifting gillnets by the R… | |
Raagondi | Auxis thazard | Auxis thazard is a major fishery in the Maldives, third in importance in terms o… | |
Bureki | Lepidozygus tapeinosoma | Lepidozygus tapeinosoma is used as bait in pole and line tuna fishery, with its … | |
Ilolhi boadhi | Pseudamia gelatinosa | Pseudamia gelatinosa may be common in the Maldives, but its cryptic habits make … | |
Loabodu bureki | Apogon savayensis | Apogon savayensis is one of a complex of three very similar species found in the… | |
Mudu faana | Epinephelus lanceolatus | Epinephelus lanceolatus is one of the two largest species of groupers in the wor… | |
Maa guruva | Plectorhinchus albovittatus | Plectorhinchus albovittatus is the largest species of this family and is not par… | |
Muda handhi | Caranx ignobilis | Caranx ignobilis is the largest of the trevallies or jacks, and although small s… | |
Mas muguraan | Pterocaesio chrysozona | Several species of fusiliers, including Pterocaesio chrysozona, are used as juve… | |
Ran faana | Cephalopholis aurantia | Cephalopholis aurantia is not encountered very often due to its deep-dwelling na… | |
Ran rongu londhimas | Grammistes sexlineatus | Grammistes sexlineatus, like other soapfishes, secretes copious quantities of mu… | |
Libaas handhi | Gnathodon speciosus | Fishermen occasionally catch Gnathodon speciosus using hand lines near reefs, an… | |
Thammas | Siganus lineatus | The Siganus lineatus appears to be particularly common in the south of the Maldi… | |
Ranrongu raiverimas | Neoniphon aurolineatus | Of the four species of Neoniphon found in the Maldives, Neoniphon aurolineatus i… | |
Londhi faana | Epinephelus tauvina | Epinephelus tauvina, despite its unappetizing English name, is a prime food fish… | |
Dhon noo hikaa | Halichoeres vrolikii | Halichoeres vrolikii, often referred to by its synonym H. hoevenii, is one of a … | |
Giulhu | Aprion virescens | The Aprion virescens is a free-swimming, carnivorous fish that is difficult to a… | |
Alhi dhanbaa | Chrysiptera glauca | Chrysiptera glauca is a very common and attractive fish found in shallow, modera… | |
Kandu uniya | Gymnocranius griseus | Gymnocranius griseus is characterized by a relatively deep body in both small ju… | |
Vahboa miyaru | Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos is one of the most common reef sharks in the Maldives… | |
Baigalhi funna | Amblygobius semicintus | Amblygobius semicinctus is very common in the sheltered lagoons of Maldivian isl… | |
Hithiboa | Atherinomorus lacunosus | Many tuna fishermen oppose the use of Atherinomorus lacunosus and other silversi… | |
Galu guruva | Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides | The juveniles of Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides appear to mimic a toxic nudibranc… | |
Hima boadhi | Rhabdamia cypselura | Rhabdamia cypselura is a frequently-used bait favoured by Maldivian tuna fisherm… | |
Lah faana | Epinephelus merra | Epinephelus merra is the most common grouper on protected shallow lagoon reefs, … | |
Thijjehi thaakihaa koli | Canthigaster janthinoptera | The closely related species Canthigaster janthinoptera, C. jactator (Jenkins) fr… | |
Ginimas | Lutjanus gibbus | Lutjanus gibbus is one of the most common Maldivian snappers, and during the day… | |
Maa hulhunbu landaa | Cheilinus undulatus | Despite its large size, Cheilinus undulatus, the largest of the family Labridae,… | |
Dhongu | Monotaxis grandoculis | Two distinct color forms of Monotaxis grandoculis have been observed, leading to… | |
Dhanbodu | Myripristis vittata | The small, brightly-colored Myripristis vittata is one of the more common soldie… | |
Hindhu dhidha mas | Heniochus pleurotaenia | Heniochus pleurotaenia is closely related to H. varius (Cuvier) of the Pacific, … | |
Kirulhiya bibee | Chaetodon mitratus | Chaetodon mitratus is one of the most beautiful butterflyfishes, and although it… | |
Dhegalhi murakamas | Dascyllus carneus | Dascyllus carneus is a very common species of coral reef found in the Maldives, … | |
Fanhaamas | Pterois miles | Pterois miles was identified as P. volitans (Linnaeus) in the Catalogue of Fishe… | |
Karaverimas | Rastrelliger kanagurta | Rastrelliger kanagurta appears to occur irregularly in the central and southern … | |
Madharaasee mas | Lutjanus madras | It appears that Lutjanus madras is rather rare in the Maldives, as evidenced by … | |
Hindhu kalhu rondu | Melichthys indicus | The Black Triggerfish, Melichthys indicus, can be easily distinguished from its … | |
Hindhukokaa bibee | Chaetodon decussatus | Chaetodon decussatus is not especially common in the Maldives, and it is very si… | |
Noomas hibaru | Makaira mazara | Makaira mazara has often been referred to as Makaira nigricans, but this name is… | |
Fangandu hibaru | Istiophorus platypterus | The Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) is the most commonly seen of the billfish… | |
Thumba handhi | Carangoides orthogrammus | Carangoides orthogrammus has a nearly ubiquitous occurrence at oceanic islands a… | |
Dhon kaashi hikaa | Thalassoma jansenii | Thalassoma jansenii is not particularly common in the Maldives, unlike many othe… | |
Harufa funna | Xiphasia matsubarai | Xiphasia matsubarai is a very unusual blenny, which superficially resembles an e… | |
Guruva | Terapon jarbua | Juveniles and adults of Terapon jarbua are often found in freshwater, but accord… | |
Latti | Euthynnus affinis | Euthynnus affinis is commonly caught in the Maldives by trolling, unlike the oth… | |
Kashi neiy miyaru | Dalatias licha | Dalatias licha, a deepwater shark, appears to be rare in the Maldives; the set o… | |
Alanaasi bibee | Chaetodon kleinii | The Chaetodon kleinii, a small spotted butterflyfish recognizable by its dull or… | |
Alanaasi bibee | Chaetodon lunula | Chaetodon lunula is a popular aquarium fish that is fairly common in the Maldive… | |
Dhon lunboa hikaa | Halichoeres leucoxanthus | Halichoeres leucoxanthus, a popular aquarium fish like many other wrasses, is ve… | |
Raiy thiki faana | Cephalopholis leopardus | Cephalopholis leopardus is a common inhabitant of upper reef slopes, but due to … | |
Dhefah kaalhu | Acanthurus tennenti | Acanthurus tennenti is a fairly common shallow water surgeonfish whose sides can… | |
Rongudhemi venfunna | Istiblennius lineatus | Istiblennius lineatus is one of several relatively small blenny species that inh… | |
Fashuvi libaas | Acanthurus lineatus | Acanthurus lineatus is a very common inhabitant of shallow reef flats, and is po… | |
Rongu kendi hikaa | Anampses lineatus | In the Pacific Ocean, the closely related Anampses melanurus replaces Anampses l… | |
Kandu kalhuoh’ | Parupeneus macronemus | Parupeneus macronemus can be easily distinguished from other related species by … | |
Dhidhamas bibee | Heniochus acuminatus | Dead specimens of Heniochus acuminatus can be identified by counting the number … | |
Thundhigu bibee | Forcipiger longirostris | It can be difficult to tell Forcipiger longirostris from the related F. flavissi… | |
Thundhigu fathirondu | Oxymonacanthus longirostris | Oxymonacanthus longirostris can easily be distinguished from other Maldivian fil… | |
Thundhigu gaaboa | Oxycirrhites typus | Oxyirrhitus typus, a very popular aquarium fish, is easily distinguished from ot… | |
Fangadu tholhi | Alepisaurus ferox | Maldivian fishermen occasionally report sightings of Alepisaurus ferox, which th… | |
Kooru faana | Epinephelus longispinis | Epinephelus longispinis is easily identifiable due to its distinctive streaked s… | |
Nigoo dhigu kanneli | Thunnus tonggol | The Thunnus tonggol is a neritic species commonly found around the coasts of Ind… | |
Rimmas | Decapterus macarellus | There are approximately five to six species of Decapterus known from the Indian … | |
Madagaskara bibee | Chaetodon madagaskariensis | Chaetodon madagaskariensis is a popular aquarium fish that is very closely relat… | |
Dhivehi maagandumas | Amphiprion nigripes | The common Maldivian Anemonefish, Amphiprion nigripes, is much sought after by a… | |
Dhivehi venfunna | Ecsenius minutus | Ecsenius minutus is one of the few fishes known only from the Maldives, and as i… | |
Odidhoshumas | Lutjanus argentimaculatus | Lutjanus argentimaculatus is not a particularly common species in the Maldives, … | |
Galhi kendi venu bandeyri | Dunckerocampus multiannulatus | The fairly common Dunckerocampus multiannulatus, which is sometimes classified i… | |
Kashi kokaamas | Centropyge multispinis | Centropyge multispinis is a very common fish in Maldivian reefs, however, its da… | |
Maasku bibee | Heniochus monoceros | Heniochus monoceros is a fairly common species in the Maldives, often seen hover… | |
Boakuda faana | Gracila albomarginata | Gracila albomarginata is a moderately common reef fish that is rarely caught by … | |
Faiy mini hikaa | Paracheilinus mccoskeri | The male of Paracheilinus mccoskeri is renowned for its size and beauty, and is … | |
Oirongu bibee | Chaetodon meyeri | The Chaetodon meyeri butterflyfish, which is easily distinguishable by its uniqu… | |
Kalhu foniyamas | Macolor macularis | Both Macolor macularis and the closely related M. niger have distinctly patterne… | |
Nigoo dhigu hikaa | Thalassoma lunare | The widely-ranging and common species Thalassoma lunare is often bold enough to … | |
Dhidha mas | Zanclus cornutus | Zanclus cornutus is the only species in the family and is often favoured by aqua… | |
Footumas, Thelaapia | Oreochromis mossambicus | In 1964, the Japanese Research Vessel Fuji Maru brought Oreochromis mossambicus … | |
Dhon kothari filolhu | Wattsia mossambica | Wattsiamossambica is a rather deep-dwelling species, so it is not encountered ve… | |
Galhi kurumas | Scomberomorus commerson | Scomberomorus commerson is rare in the Maldives, with few specimens being landed… | |
Kurehi faana | Epinephelus miliaris | Epinephelus miliaris has a wide distributional range, but is known from relative… | |
Fee miyaru, Feeboa miyaru | Carcharhinus longimanus | Carcharhinus longimanus is a common oceanic shark that can be easily distinguish… | |
Oivaali rondu | Canthidermis maculatus | Unlike other triggerfishes, Canthidermis maculatus is most often encountered off… | |
Theyo mas | Ruvettus pretiosus | A specimen of Ruvettus pretiosus was taken by gillnet from the R. V. "Matha Hari… |