Species

Purple Sea Star (Ophidiaster ophidianus)


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Spiny Starfish (Marthasterias glacialis)


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Mediterranean Moray (Mureana helena)


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Spotted Bumblebee shrimp (Gnathophyllum elegans)

Distribution: Seas Mediterranean and Adriático. In the Eastern Atlantic it was only cited in the Madeira. Açores and the Canaries.

Habitat: Mostly at infratidal zone, under rocks or between algae. Can be found in tide pools.

Biology and behaviour: Sexual dimorphism, with females bigger in size, up to 4 cm, while males only grow to 2,7 cm. Peculiar species, with the head seeming to be cut off and unusual body colour patterns.

IUCN Red Book category: None.

Highlights

Senior handmade objects exposed in the Aquarium of Madeira

14-Abr-2008

The Madeira Aquarium in all its activities performs an exhibition of handmade objects created by seniors associated to non-profit and social character institutions.

Porto Moniz Sorridente

11-Abr-2008

Porto Moniz sorridente é o mote para uma campanha de sensibilização contra a poluição do mar. Esta inicitiavita irá realiza...

1º AQUAFOTO 2007 - Aquário da Madeira

13-Nov-2007

Decorreu no AM - Aquário da Madeira, em Porto Moniz, entre os dias 7 e 9 de Setembro de 2007, concurso Aquafoto - 2007 que contou com 9 participantes, 3 deles made...