American plaice: biology, habitat, fisheries and conservation American plaice American plaice (Hippoglossoides platessoides) is a northwest Atlantic flatfish. This article summarizes its appearance, behavior, range, diet, fisheries importance and current con…
Angelshark (Squatina): morphology, behavior, habitat and conservation Angelshark Angelsharks are flattened, ambush‑predator sharks in the genus Squatina. Found in temperate and tropical seas, many species are rare or threatened and have distinctive adaptations…
Barracuda (Sphyraena) — elongated predatory marine fish Barracuda Barracuda are fast, elongated predatory ray-finned fish of the genus Sphyraena found in tropical and subtropical seas. Noted for large teeth, ambush hunting, and occasional human i…
