crique côtière - Discover fishes living in these biotopes

Atherina presbyter lives in the cold and temperate waters of the Atlantic coast. It is listed from the North Sea to the Mediterranean Sea and along the Saharan coasts of Africa. It forms large shoals near the shore, moving closer to the bottom at night in search of planktonic prey. This species undergoes seasonal migrations for reproduction.

The Malabar grouper is a fish native to the Indo-Pacific region. Adults can reach considerable sizes, with recorded catches of individuals over 150 cm and 50 kg. Sought after for the quality of its flesh, this species is captured through various methods such as line fishing, trawling, longlining, traps, and even harpooning. In Hong Kong, it is sold as an ornamental fish. The species has nearly disappeared from several historical regions and is currently heavily overexploited in the waters of the Andaman Islands.

The silver moony is a common species found in various coastal habitats, from bays and mangroves to muddy coastal reefs. It primarily feeds on plankton and detritus. Its range extends from the Red Sea and East Africa to Polynesia and Australia, including the Persian Gulf and the freshwater zone of the Mekong Delta.

The rainbow trout comes from the western United States where she was raised intensively since the beginning of the twentieth century. It was introduced in many parts of the world. In Europe, it sometimes supplants the native trout. In Wallonia, its introduction is prohibited in the natural environment.