Fish

Fish found in Costa Rica’s Pacific and Caribbean waters, from reef species to sportfishing favorites such as sailfish and marlin. Each guide describes appearance, habitat and where divers and anglers find them.

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    Tiger Shark

    Common Name: Tiger Shark Type: Fish / Mammal Family: Carcharhinidae Range: Tiger Sharks are available from Caribbean Sea to the Atlantic coast of the…

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    Sea Horse

    Common Name: Sea Horse Type: Fish Family: Syngnathidae Range: Seahorse is found in shallow tropical and temperate waters throughout the world. You will come…

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    The Grouper

    Common Name: Grouper Type: Fish Family: Serranidae Range: The most common and prominent species of Grouper, Nassau and Black grouper are available in abundant…

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    Hammerhead Shark

    Common Name: Hammerhead Shark Type: Fish Family: Sphyrnidae Range: Hammerheads are available worldwide in the warmer waters along coastal lines and continental slope. They…

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    Lion Fish

    Common Names: Lionfish, zebra fish, fire fish, Turkey fish and many more Type: Fish Family: Scorpaenidae (fire fishes, goblin fishes, Rockfishes and scorpion fishes)…

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    Eagle Rays

    Type: Fish Family: Myliobatidae Range: The spotted eagle ray is commonly observed in bays and over coral reefs as well as the occasional foray…