Seahorses
We’re not sea-horsing around when we tell you to look closely – you might find some babies here! A true crowd favourite, these upright swimmers are one of very few species where the males bear the unborn young!
Piranhas
Red-bellied piranhas can be found in the freshwater lakes and rivers of South America. Mistakenly known for being flesh eating monsters, these fish will rarely attack humans. They prefer to use their razor-sharp, triangular shaped teeth to feast on fish, shrimp, molluscs and worms.
Electric Eel
Did you know electric eels can produce enough electricity to power a Toronto streetcar? However, they often use their electric charge to stun prey and deter predators. Growing up to 2.5 metres (8 feet) in length, these giants have very poor eyesight and are air-breathers!
Mudskippers
Mudskippers are true amphibians! They skip on the muddy intertidal surface of mangrove swamps of West Africa looking for prey. They can breathe out of water so well that their respiratory system works better on land than underwater!
Lionfish
These red and white striped beauties are dazzling with their bright colours and ‘lion’s mane.’ Their appearance may lure you in, but make sure you don’t come too close! Lionfish have 18 long, venomous spines that are used for defence! If you think one lionfish sounds dangerous, a single female can lay 50,000 eggs, every 3 days, for up to 30 years!
Pipefish
Similar to their seahorse cousins, pipefish have an elongated snout and a tiny mouth used for sucking up their prey. True masters of camouflage – try to spot our two species of pipefish as you explore The Gallery.