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- The four main types of aquatic animals: neustons, planktons, nektons and benthos The term aquatic can be applied to animals that live in either fresh water or salt water. However, the adjective marine is most commonly used for animals that live in saltwater or sometimes brackish water, i.e. in oceans, shallow seas, estuaries, etc.
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- Alligators. Alligator. Reptile. the U.S. Southeast. Carnivore. The alligator is a large, fearsome reptile that can be found in freshwater habitats such as swamps, marshes, and rivers.
- Angelfish. Pterophyllum. Fish. tropical South America. Omnivore. Angelfish are a type of reef fish that live in tropical oceans.
- Angler fish. Lophiiformes. Fish. murky depths of the Atlantic and Antarctic oceans. Carnivore. Anglerfish are a type of fish that live in temperate and tropical waters all over the world.
- Barnacle. Cirripedia. Crustacean. Worldwide. Omnivore. These small creatures attach themselves to rocks, boats or any other surface near water.
Almost all aquatic animals reproduce in water, either oviparously or viviparously, and many species routinely migrate between different water bodies during their life cycle. Some animals have fully aquatic life stages (typically as eggs and larvae), while as adults they become terrestrial or semi-aquatic after undergoing metamorphosis.
Nov 1, 2022 · On this page is a list of freshwater animals, all of which live in freshwater habitats such as rivers, lakes, swamps and marshes. Scroll down to see pictures and facts on all of the animals, or use the index below to go directly to a particular animal.
- Mammals
- Reptiles
- Invertebrates
- Fish
Amazon River DolphinAmazonian ManateeBeluga WhaleBlainville’s Beaked WhaleAustralian Flatback Sea TurtleHawksbill Sea TurtleHorned Sea SnakeAsian ClamAsian Shore CrabAtlantic Bay NettleAtlantic Horseshoe CrabBanggai CardinalfishBarramundiBighead CarpBlack GrouperTake a trip under the sea and learn about turtles, octopuses, rays, jellyfish, Spanish dancers (sea slugs), sea cows (manatees) and marlin. Observe how they swim and...
We cover many bodies of water, such as the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Caribbean Sea, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, and much more. We investigate many ocean animals, such as crustaceans, sea turtles, sharks, jellyfish, and some of the largest animals in the sea.
Freshwater Fish. Nearly half of all fish species live in fresh water, which means they swim in the rivers, lakes, and wetlands that make up less than 3 percent of Earth’s water supply. There...