Marine Life of the Andaman Sea
The Andaman Sea in Thailand is a haven for some of the most exciting and spectacular marine life in the world. Below is a short list from multitude of varied species found here
Scientific name: Rhincodon typus
Size: Up to 12m
More:The largest living species of fish. Found in warm oceans. It is a harmless and slow moving filter feeder. They predominantly eat plankton. The skin is marked with pale yellow spots and stripes. The spots are unique to each whale shark, this means they can be identified as individuals. Live up to 80+ years old.
Size: Up to 12m
More:The largest living species of fish. Found in warm oceans. It is a harmless and slow moving filter feeder. They predominantly eat plankton. The skin is marked with pale yellow spots and stripes. The spots are unique to each whale shark, this means they can be identified as individuals. Live up to 80+ years old.
Scientific name: Dugong Dugon
Size: Up to 3m
More: Dugongs are related to manatees. Is the only strictly-marine herbivorous mammal. Graze on underwater grasses day and night. Has been hunted for thousands of years for its meat and oil. Can stay underwater for six minutes before surfacing. Female dugongs have one calf after a year long pregnancy.
Size: Up to 3m
More: Dugongs are related to manatees. Is the only strictly-marine herbivorous mammal. Graze on underwater grasses day and night. Has been hunted for thousands of years for its meat and oil. Can stay underwater for six minutes before surfacing. Female dugongs have one calf after a year long pregnancy.
Scientific name: Solenostomus paradoxus
Size: Up to 15cm
More: Related to seahorses. They are normally found living around crinoids, featherstars and gorgonian fans. They are difficult to spot because of their camouflage. They spend a lot of time floating upside down. They are relatively weak swimmers, rapidly fanning their little fins for propulsion. Keep within a small territory.
Size: Up to 15cm
More: Related to seahorses. They are normally found living around crinoids, featherstars and gorgonian fans. They are difficult to spot because of their camouflage. They spend a lot of time floating upside down. They are relatively weak swimmers, rapidly fanning their little fins for propulsion. Keep within a small territory.
Scientific name: Manta birostris
Size: Up to 8m span
More: The largest of the rays. Range through the tropical waters of the world. Have 300 rows of peg-like teeth, each the size of the head of a pin. Mantas are filter feeders with a primary diet of plankton. They are very curious of humans and often "play" with scuba divers. They can leap out of the water into the air.
Size: Up to 8m span
More: The largest of the rays. Range through the tropical waters of the world. Have 300 rows of peg-like teeth, each the size of the head of a pin. Mantas are filter feeders with a primary diet of plankton. They are very curious of humans and often "play" with scuba divers. They can leap out of the water into the air.
Scientific name: Sepia Pharaonis
Size: Up to 45cm
More: They have eight short arms and two long tentacles that are usually tucked away. The tentacles are deployed to catch prey. Moves by undulating a delicate fringe that runs along its entire body. Cuttlefish use color to communicate warnings, mood changes, courtship displays or for camouflage.
Size: Up to 45cm
More: They have eight short arms and two long tentacles that are usually tucked away. The tentacles are deployed to catch prey. Moves by undulating a delicate fringe that runs along its entire body. Cuttlefish use color to communicate warnings, mood changes, courtship displays or for camouflage.
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