Small Creatures
Akaobi Shimahaze
It has two distinctive stripes running from its head to its tail.
Aburahaya
Its surface is said to be slippery.
Aburabote
Its body color resembles oil paper, and its belly is plump and rounded.
Amimehagi
Its net-like pattern is the origin of its name.
Itohiki Tenjikudai
Its dorsal fin extends like a thread.
Itomaki Hitode
It is widely found along the coasts of Japan! Can you spot the starfish’s eyes at the tips of its five arms?
Itomoroko
They are often seen swimming in small groups.
Oikawa
From around May to August, males display pink and green patterns on their bodies.
Onibora
Its black pectoral fins are a distinctive feature.
Oyabiccha
They swim together in schools!
Kaeruuo
When surprised, it jumps like a frog!
Clownfish
They live in harmony with sea anemones.
Kagokakidai
Kagokakidai was the first fish introduced into the Sea Life Aquarium tank.
Kawayoshinobori
It often stays still—can you find it?
Goldfish
When it comes to goldfish, Yatomi City is famous!
Lyretail Anthias
It’s as bright and colorful as a goldfish!
Golden Cardinalfish
Its bright yellow and white stripes really stand out.
Ginbuna
Most Ginbuna are female and can reproduce without males!
Longnose Hawkfish
It often stays still on rocks or coral.
Clark's Anemonefish
All individuals are born male!
Black Abalone
Can you spot it slowly moving along the rocks?
Blackspot Cardinalfish
The parent (male) keeps the eggs safe inside its mouth.
Sagihue
It swims facing downward to search for food.
Convict Surgeonfish
It has five or six dark stripes running across its body.
Collector Sea Urchin
It helps keep rocky areas clean by eating algae.
Azure Damselfish
Its bright yellow tail really stands out.
Purple Longfin Anthias
Males are yellow, while females are pink.
Venusta Angelfish
Known for its vivid blue and yellow colors.
Humuhumunukunukuapuaʻa
The diagonal stripes look just like a sash!
Blue-Green Chromis
Often seen swimming together in schools.
Elegant Blenny
It peeks out from gaps between rocks and shells—can you spot it?
Whitecheek Surgeonfish
It has a white, tear-like marking under its eye.
Palette Surgeonfish
At SEA LIFE Aquarium, it also eats vegetables.
Sabertooth Blenny
It actually has fang-like teeth on its lower jaw.
Purple Queen Anthias
Its purple body color is absolutely beautiful!
Silver Moony
At SEA LIFE Aquarium, they swim smoothly in groups.
Banggai Cardinalfish
The male parent carries the eggs in his mouth.
Flame Angelfish
Small, but it really stands out in the tank.
Razorfish
It swims upside down—very unique!
Blackside Hawkfish
The small spots on its head inspired its name.
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse
It cleans other fish by eating parasites, old skin, and leftover food!
Hermit Crab
It lives inside an empty shell.
Strawberry Conch
A helpful cleaner that eats debris in the sand to keep the tank clean!
Pinecone Fish
It has a light organ under its jaw that glows faintly in the dark.
Northern Pacific Seastar
Have you ever seen one on the beach?
Pajama Cardinalfish
They swim calmly together in groups.
Purple Sea Urchin
Sea urchins and starfish belong to the same group called echinoderms.
Sand Star
Despite the name, it is actually a type of starfish.
Golden Damselfish
Its bright yellow body really stands out.
Lanceolate Bitterling
Its spear-like shape is the origin of its name.
Fourstripe Damselfish
Its white body has four bold black stripes.
Blue Damselfish
Males have blue tails, while females have transparent tails.
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Maps & Directions
2-7-1 Kinjo-futo, Minato-ku, Nagoya 455-8606, Japan
10-minute walk from Kinjo-futo Station(Aonami Line)
TEL: 0570-05-8605 (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Opening Hours: See Hours＆Schedule
Closed: The Aquarium is open every day of the year except for Maintenance Day.
