Common name: Animals

The kingdom Animalia, commonly known as animals, encompasses a diverse group of living organisms that are multicellular, eukaryotic, and heterotrophic. Unlike plants, animals cannot produce their own food and must rely on consuming other organisms for energy and nutrients. This kingdom includes a vast array of species, from simple invertebrates like sponges and jellyfish to complex vertebrates such as mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Animals are characterized by their ability to move voluntarily, at least at some life stage, and most exhibit complex behaviors and sensory mechanisms. They play a crucial role in ecosystems as consumers, predators, and prey, contributing to the balance of natural environments. Many animals also engage in symbiotic relationships, such as the clownfish and sea anemone, which can be fascinating to observe in marine aquariums.

In the context of reefkeeping, animals include a wide variety of species that can be kept in aquariums, such as fish, corals, and invertebrates like shrimp and starfish. Each of these groups has unique care requirements and environmental needs that must be met to thrive in captivity. Understanding the biological and ecological aspects of these animals is essential for maintaining a healthy and balanced aquarium.

From a scientific perspective, the study of Animalia covers a broad range of disciplines, including zoology, marine biology, and ecology. Research in these areas helps us understand the relationships among different animal species, their adaptations to various environments, and their interactions within ecosystems. For hobbyists, this knowledge can enhance the enjoyment and success of maintaining a diverse and vibrant aquarium.

1. Common name: Red Ball Sponge

   Scientific name: Aaptos suberitoides
2. 
   Common name: Algae Octopus

   Scientific name: Abdopus aculeatus
3. 
   Common name: Cockatoo Waspfish

   Scientific name: Ablabys taenianotus
4. Common name: Hawaiian Sergeant

   Scientific name: Abudefduf abdominalis
5. Common name: Bengal Sergeant

   Scientific name: Abudefduf bengalensis
6. Common name: Galapagos Sergeant Major

   Scientific name: Abudefduf conformis
7. Common name: African Sergeant

   Scientific name: Abudefduf hoefleri
8. 
   Common name: Canary Damsel

   Scientific name: Abudefduf luridus
9. Common name: Natal Sergeant

   Scientific name: Abudefduf natalensis
10. 
    Common name: Sergeant Major

    Scientific name: Abudefduf saxatilis
11. 
    Common name: Scissortail Sergeant

    Scientific name: Abudefduf sexfasciatus
12. Common name: Blackspot Sergeant

    Scientific name: Abudefduf sordidus
13. Common name: False-eye Sergeant

    Scientific name: Abudefduf sparoides
14. Common name: Night Sergeant

    Scientific name: Abudefduf taurus
15. 
    Common name: Indo-Pacific Sergeant

    Scientific name: Abudefduf vaigiensis
16. 
    Common name: Crown-of-Thorns Starfish

    Scientific name: Acanthaster planci
17. 
    Common name: Starry Cup Coral

    Scientific name: Acanthastrea echinata
18. Common name: Acan Coral

    Scientific name: Acanthastrea hemprichii
19. Common name: Cactus Sponge

    Scientific name: Acanthella acuta
20. Common name: Cave Sponge

    Scientific name: Acanthella cavernosa
21. Common name: Klethra Sponge

    Scientific name: Acanthella klethra
22. Common name: Barnacle Blenny

    Scientific name: Acanthemblemaria macrospilus
23. Common name: Indian Bandfish

    Scientific name: Acanthocepola indica
24. 
    Common name: Spiny Chromis

    Scientific name: Acanthochromis polyacanthus
25. 
    Common name: Vaillant's Chiton

    Scientific name: Acanthopleura vaillantii
26. 
    Common name: Needle Cuttlefish

    Scientific name: Acanthosepion aculeatum
27. 
    Common name: Pharaoh Cuttlefish

    Scientific name: Acanthosepion pharaonis
28. Common name: Island Cowfish

    Scientific name: Acanthostracion notacanthus
29. 
    Common name: Honeycomb Cowfish

    Scientific name: Acanthostracion polygonius
30. 
    Common name: Scrawled Cowfish

    Scientific name: Acanthostracion quadricornis
31. 
    Common name: Achilles Tang

    Scientific name: Acanthurus achilles
32. 
    Common name: Whitefin Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus albipectoralis
33. 
    Common name: Ocean Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus bahianus
34. 
    Common name: Black-spot Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus bariene
35. 
    Common name: Ringtail Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus blochii
36. 
    Common name: Doctorfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus chirurgus
37. 
    Common name: Blue Tang

    Scientific name: Acanthurus coeruleus
38. 
    Common name: Eyestripe Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus dussumieri
39. 
    Common name: Fowler's Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus fowleri
40. 
    Common name: Black Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus gahhm
41. 
    Common name: Whitespotted Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus guttatus
42. 
    Common name: Powder Brown Tang

    Scientific name: Acanthurus japonicus
43. Common name: Pale-lipped Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus leucocheilus
44. Common name: Whitebar Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus leucopareius
45. 
    Common name: Powder Blue Tang

    Scientific name: Acanthurus leucosternon
46. 
    Common name: Lined Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus lineatus
47. 
    Common name: Spotted-face Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus maculiceps
48. 
    Common name: Elongate Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus mata
49. Common name: Monrovia Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus monroviae
50. 
    Common name: Whitecheek Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus nigricans
51. 
    Common name: Epaulette Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus nigricauda
52. 
    Common name: Brown Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus nigrofuscus
53. Common name: Bluelined Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus nigroris
54. Common name: Bluelined Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus nubilus
55. 
    Common name: Orange Shoulder Tang

    Scientific name: Acanthurus olivaceus
56. 
    Common name: Black-barred Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus polyzona
57. 
    Common name: Chocolate Tang

    Scientific name: Acanthurus pyroferus
58. 
    Common name: Sohal Tang

    Scientific name: Acanthurus sohal
59. 
    Common name: Doubleband Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus tennentii
60. 
    Common name: Thompson's Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus thompsoni
61. 
    Common name: Convict Tang

    Scientific name: Acanthurus triostegus
62. 
    Common name: Indian Ocean Mimic Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus tristis
63. 
    Common name: Yellowfin Surgeonfish

    Scientific name: Acanthurus xanthopterus
64. 
    Common name: Orangutan Crab

    Scientific name: Achaeus japonicus
65. 
    Common name: Bristle-tail Filefish

    Scientific name: Acreichthys tomentosus
66. Common name: Abrolhos Acropora

    Scientific name: Acropora abrolhosensis
67. Common name: Aculeus Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora aculeus
68. Common name: Acropora azurea

    Scientific name: Acropora azurea
69. Common name: Acropora batunai

    Scientific name: Acropora batunai
70. Common name: Acropora bifurcata

    Scientific name: Acropora bifurcata
71. 
    Common name: Bushy Acropora

    Scientific name: Acropora bushyensis
72. 
    Common name: Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora carduus
73. 
    Common name: Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora caroliniana
74. Common name: Corymbose branching plate coral

    Scientific name: Acropora cerealis
75. Common name: Chesterfield Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora chesterfieldensis
76. 
    Common name: Digitate Acropora

    Scientific name: Acropora digitifera
77. 
    Common name: Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora divaricata
78. 
    Common name: Blueberry Sea Fan

    Scientific name: Acropora echinata
79. 
    Common name: Acropora elseyi

    Scientific name: Acropora elseyi
80. 
    Common name: Stout irregular branching coral

    Scientific name: Acropora florida
81. 
    Common name: Formosa Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora formosa
82. Common name: Acropora forskali

    Scientific name: Acropora forskali
83. 
    Common name: Branching Acropora

    Scientific name: Acropora gemmifera
84. Common name: Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora grandis
85. Common name: Granulosa Acropora

    Scientific name: Acropora granulosa
86. 
    Common name: Hemprich's Acropora

    Scientific name: Acropora hemprichii
87. Common name: Acropora horrida

    Scientific name: Acropora horrida
88. 
    Common name: Finger coral

    Scientific name: Acropora humilis
89. Common name: Acropora jacquelineae

    Scientific name: Acropora jacquelineae
90. Common name: Acropora kimbeensis

    Scientific name: Acropora kimbeensis
91. 
    Common name: Lamarck's Staghorn Coral

    Scientific name: Acropora lamarcki
92. 
    Common name: Acropora latistella

    Scientific name: Acropora latistella
93. Common name: bluetip coral

    Scientific name: Acropora loripes
94. Common name: Acropora lovelli

    Scientific name: Acropora lovelli
95. Common name: Acropora maryae

    Scientific name: Acropora maryae
96. 
    Common name: Acropora microphthalma

    Scientific name: Acropora microphthalma
97. 
    Common name: Fluro scale cushion coral

    Scientific name: Acropora millepora
98. 
    Common name: Montipora Capricornis

    Scientific name: Acropora monticulosa
99. Common name: Acropora multiacuta

    Scientific name: Acropora multiacuta
100. Common name: Acropora nana

     Scientific name: Acropora nana
101. 
     Common name: Acropora nasuta

     Scientific name: Acropora nasuta
102. 
     Common name: Acropora nobilis

     Scientific name: Acropora nobilis
103. 
     Common name: Column Staghorn Coral

     Scientific name: Acropora palifera
104. 
     Common name: elkhorn coral

     Scientific name: Acropora palmata
105. Common name: Acropora parilis

     Scientific name: Acropora parilis
106. 
     Common name: Pharaoh's Acropora

     Scientific name: Acropora pharaonis
107. Common name: fused staghorn

     Scientific name: Acropora prolifera
108. 
     Common name: Acropora pulchra

     Scientific name: Acropora pulchra
109. 
     Common name: Acropora robusta

     Scientific name: Acropora robusta
110. Common name: Acropora sarmentosa

     Scientific name: Acropora sarmentosa
111. Common name: Acropora schmitti

     Scientific name: Acropora schmitti
112. Common name: Acropora secale

     Scientific name: Acropora secale
113. Common name: Acropora selago

     Scientific name: Acropora selago
114. Common name: Acropora seriata

     Scientific name: Acropora seriata
115. 
     Common name: Staghorn Coral

     Scientific name: Acropora spicifera
116. 
     Common name: Acropora squarrosa

     Scientific name: Acropora squarrosa
117. 
     Common name: Acropora subulata

     Scientific name: Acropora subulata
118. Common name: Acropora suharsonoi

     Scientific name: Acropora suharsonoi
119. 
     Common name: purple tipped acropora

     Scientific name: Acropora tenuis
120. Common name: Blue Tort Acropora

     Scientific name: Acropora tortuosa