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Pacific Seahorse in Costa Rica

Pacific Seahorse

Seahorses are a type of fish that belong to the genus Hippocampus (derived from Greek words; hippos = horse, kampos= sea monster) of Syngnathidae family. Seahorse are known to vary in size, it ranges...

Harlequin Shrimps

  Harlequin Shrimps, or clown shrimps, are common species of Pacific and Indian oceans. Their biological name is Hymenocera which are often divided into two types; H. Picta, a purple and yellow shrimp found...

Spotted Moray Eels

  Spotted Moray Eels (also known as Gymnothorax Moringa) are a type of medium to large moray eels. Their long body is smooth and muscular and resembles a bit like a snake’s body. It...

Common Octopus

The oceans surrounding Costa Rica are abundant with diverse sea creatures. From eels to sharks, a large variety of animals can be spotted in the water. Octopus is a marine invertebrate that belongs to...

These meek creatures resort to peek in the outside world with just their heads out of the hiding place

Abbott’s Moray Eel

  Brown with yellow and black spots, Abbott’s Moray eel or Gymnothorax eurostus, according to its biological name, is found in the eastern Pacific from Costa Rica and Easter Island. Belonging to the family Muraenidae, Abbott’s...

Humpback whale

Humpback Whales

Costa Rica is known for its diverse wildlife and among the millions of species of fauna, Humpback Whales are one of the favorite species of people who travel from all over the globe to...