Coral Reef's Creatures

  • SEA LIFE Malaysia, Aquarium

Discover the lively community of animals that bring coral reefs to life. From dedicated cleaners and busy grazers to fast-moving shoalers and territorial reef guardians, each species plays a unique role in keeping the reef healthy and thriving.

What Makes Them Special

  • Reef creatures perform different “jobs” — cleaning, grazing, hunting, and protecting their territory.
  • Many species form partnerships, like clownfish and anemones, that help both survive.
  • Bright colours and patterns communicate warnings, invitations, or camouflage within this bustling world.

Where to See Them

Meet these fascinating reef residents in the Coral Reef Zone, home to a vibrant community of marine animals.

CORAL REEF ZONE

Creature Highlights

Sea Creatures You’ll Meet Here

Barrier Reef Anemonefish

Living safely among sea anemones, this colourful fish is protected by a special mucus layer while helping keep its host clean.

8787 Garden Eels Heteroconger Hassi 2

Garden Eel

Garden eels anchor themselves in sandy burrows, swaying with ocean currents as they catch drifting plankton.

Small 8717 Pajama Cardinalfish Sphaeramia Nematoptera 2

Banggai Cardinalfish

This endangered species is unique for males carrying eggs in their mouths until they hatch.

Discover more amazing marine life at SEA LIFE Malaysia.

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