Unique Animals In The Indian Ocean

Endemic marine algae include Struveopsis chagoensis BHL GBIF.

Unique animals in the indian ocean. Like other islands in the indian ocean there are many endemic species of which some have come very close to extinction. The Indian Ocean is home to several unique species of marine life including sea turtles sharks sea snakes dugongs and whales. The hairy-chested Hoff crab is related to Hoff crabs found around Antarctic hydrothermal vents.

Unique animals in the indian ocean. Milky sea phenomenon happened in indian ocean. Found in the Indian and tropical western Pacific oceans the peacock mantis shrimp is a candy-colored crustacean known for its ability to.

A new shark species is among 84 bizarre deep-dwelling creatures recently discovered in the Indian Ocean. The island is home to such evolutionary oddities as lemurs a group of primates endemic to the island. Most of the species have never been seen in this part of the world researchers say.

Brilliantly colored lizards including geckos and chameleons. Like other islands in the Indian Ocean there are many endemic species of which some have come very close to extinction. Scientists have estimated that there are 87 million animal species on earth.

It is bounded by Asia to the north Africa to the west and Australia to the east. Along its core the Indian Ocean has some large. Also known as the ocean sunfish this terrifying animal weighs an average of a whopping 2200 pounds.

Nevertheless a previously unknown population of blue whales has been discovered living in the western Indian Ocean one that may even represent a distinct subspecies of these ocean giants. Best known of Madagascars unique mammals are the lemurs which include five endemic families. The Aye-aye in the Daubentoniidae the Indriidae includes Coquerels Sifaka iNaturalist and the Indri the Lemuridae includes the Ring-tailed Lemur the Lepilemuridae includes Seals Sportive Lemur Google Books Lemurs Portal and the Cheirogaleidae includes Gerps Mouse.