Coastal Animals

Coastal Animals

Description
Description

Coastal animals are diverse species that inhabit the interface between land and sea, including beaches, rocky shores, and coastal wetlands. Adapted to the dynamic environment, they contend with factors like tides, salinity changes, and wave action. Evolution has equipped them with specialized traits like salt tolerance in mangrove-dwelling creatures or burrowing abilities in beach crustaceans. Their habitats vary from tropical coral reefs to temperate seagrass meadows, each hosting a unique fauna. Coastal regions are biodiversity hotspots, serving as feeding grounds, nurseries, and migratory routes for numerous species, playing crucial roles in marine and terrestrial ecosystems.

Anatomy
Anatomy

Coastal animals display a fascinating array of anatomical features suited to life at the land-sea interface. Many have streamlined bodies for efficient swimming, like dolphins, or flattened shapes for burrowing, like crabs. Some, like sea turtles, have flippers for propulsion, while others, such as seabirds, have wings for flight. Many coastal dwellers have specialized senses; for instance, seals have whiskers sensitive to underwater vibrations. Communication varies: dolphins use complex vocalizations, while crabs may wave pincers for signaling. Adaptations to saline environments are common, with some possessing glands to expel excess salt. These diverse traits enable them to thrive in their ever-changing habitats.

Human Interaction
Human Interaction

Humans have long been intertwined with coastal animals, relying on them for food, transportation, and inspiration. Coastal communities have historically depended on fishing for sustenance and economic livelihood. Iconic coastal animals like dolphins have permeated pop culture, featuring in films like "Flipper" and "Finding Nemo."

Unfortunately, human activities such as pollution, overfishing, and habitat destruction have threatened many coastal species. Conservation efforts are underway globally, including marine protected areas, sustainable fishing practices, and rehabilitation programs for injured animals. Organizations and documentaries, like "The Blue Planet," raise awareness, fostering a growing public commitment to protecting our coastal wildlife and their habitats.

Common Questions
Common Questions
How do animals adapt to the coast?

Animals adapt to the coast by adjusting to living in salty water as well as being able to withstand being covered or uncovered by the tide. Further coastal adaptations also include being able to hide or escape quickly from predators, finding food, and staying in a safe place as the tides move.

Why are coasts important for wildlife?

Coasts are important for wildlife because they serve as nesting grounds for species of sea turtles as well as are habitats for animals like beach mice. Coasts are also important foraging areas for migratory shorebirds. Coasts are important as they are used in cohesion by all species of animals.

How does coastal erosion affect animals?

Coastal erosion affects animals and humans as it causes sea levels to rise, flooding, as well as stronger waves. Coastal erosion also causes the gradual loss of land that is important to many animals. Coastal erosion is when a portion of land is lost within a shoreline by either natural events or manmade decisions.

1.57”-8.27” | 4-21 cm
1.57”-8.27” | 4-21 cm
2.5”-16” | 6.4-40.6 cm
1.54-1.98 lb | .7-.9 kg
10-15 years
Lightning Whelk
21.000
21.000
40.600
0.900
15.00
1400
GUIDE
3D
Lightning Whelk
1”-1.4” | 2.5-3.5 cm
5”-7.5” | 13-19 cm
1-4 years
Lined Seahorse
3.500
19.000
4.00
1800
GUIDE
3D
Lined Seahorse
12”-15” | 30.5-38 cm
4.7”-5.9” | 12-15 cm
2-3.5 lb | .9-1.6 kg
5-7 years
Little Penguin
38.000
15.000
1.600
7.00
19800
GUIDE
3D
Little Penguin
12.6”-18.1” | 32-46 cm
24”-33.5” | 61-85 cm (Carapace)
30”-42” | 76-107 cm (Carapace)
154-375 lb | 70-170 kg
45-60 years (wild); 50-77 years (captivity)
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
46.000
85.000
107.000
170.000
77.00
43000
GUIDE
3D
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
4.3”-5.1” | 11-13 cm
54”-59” | 137-150 cm
20-30 lb | 9-13.6 kg
10-15 years
Longnose Sawshark
13.000
150.000
13.600
15.00
380
GUIDE
3D
Longnose Sawshark
24”-30” | 61-76 cm
8.3”-10.6” | 21-27 cm
5.5-14.3 lb | 2.5-6.5 kg
20-30 years
Magellanic Penguin
76.000
27.000
6.500
30.00
8400
GUIDE
3D
Magellanic Penguin
12.2”-15.75” | 31-40 cm
85.4”-96” | 217-244 cm (Wingspan)
35”-44.9” | 89-114 cm
2.2-4.2 lb | 1-1.9 kg
10-22 years
Magnificent Frigatebird
40.000
244.000
114.000
1.900
22.00
6100
GUIDE
3D
Magnificent Frigatebird
1.6”-5.5” | 4-14 cm
2”-5.9” | 5-15 cm
7.9”-23.6” | 20-60 cm
9-44 lb | 4-20 kg
50-140 years
Maine Lobster | American Lobster
14.000
15.000
60.000
20.000
140.00
32400
GUIDE
3D
Maine Lobster | American Lobster
1.8”-2.4” | 4.5-6 cm
5.1”-7.1” | 13-18 cm
11.8”-15.75” | 30-40 cm
2.2-10 lb | 1-4.5 kg
12-20 years
Mangrove Horseshoe Crab
6.000
18.000
40.000
4.500
20.00
230
GUIDE
3D
Mangrove Horseshoe Crab
9.1”-14.2” | 23-36 cm
5.9”-9.8” | 15-25 cm
19.7”-31.1” | 50-79 cm
6.6-13.2 lb | 3-6 kg
10-23 years
Marine Otter
36.000
25.000
79.000
6.000
23.00
1900
GUIDE
3D
Marine Otter
10.6”-16.5” | 27-42 cm
6.7”-10.2” | 17-26 cm
25.6”-41.3” | 65-105 cm
11-31 lb | 5-14 kg
8-27 years
North American River Otter
42.000
26.000
105.000
14.000
27.00
8100
GUIDE
3D
North American River Otter
12.4”-15.75” | 31.5-40 cm
40.2”-44.1” | 102-112 cm (Wingspan)
15.4”-19.7” | 39-50 cm
1-2.2 lb | .45-1 kg
30-60 years
Northern Fulmar
40.000
112.000
50.000
1.000
60.00
1350
GUIDE
3D
Northern Fulmar
21.1”-23.8” | 53.5-60.5 cm
65”-70.9” | 165-180 cm (Wingspan)
34.25”-39.4” | 87-100 cm
4.9-7.9 lb | 2.2-3.6 kg
15-37 years
Northern Gannet
60.500
180.000
100.000
3.600
37.00
6000
GUIDE
3D
Northern Gannet
5.1”-7.3” | 13-18.5 cm
18.9”-20.1” | 48-51 cm (Wingspan)
6.7”-9.4” | 17-24 cm
.19-.32 lb | .087-.145 kg
3-6.5 years
Northern Jacana
18.500
51.000
24.000
0.145
6.50
2950
GUIDE
3D
Northern Jacana
16”-18” | 41-46 cm
6.3”-7.5” | 16-19 cm
4-10 lb | 1.8-4.5 kg
10-30 years
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
46.000
19.000
4.500
30.00
2070
GUIDE
3D
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
7.5’-10’ | 2.3-3 m
200-330 lb | 91-150 kg
15-25 years
Nurse Shark
300.000
150.000
25.00
35000
GUIDE
3D
Nurse Shark
19.3”-24” | 49-61 cm
12’-14.5’ | 3.66-4.42 m
700-1,960 lb | 318-889 kg
40 years (minimum)
Pacific Sleeper Shark
61.000
442.000
889.000
40.00
4550
GUIDE
3D
Pacific Sleeper Shark
5.5”-7.1” | 14-18 cm
11”-14.2” | 28-36 cm (Wingspan)
5.9”-7.5” | 15-19 cm
.09-.21 lb | .04-.095 kg
3-13.5 years
Plains Wanderer
18.000
36.000
19.000
0.095
13.50
1140
GUIDE
3D
Plains Wanderer
7.9”-10.25” | 20-26 cm
54”-66” | 137-168 cm
13-35 lb | 6-16 kg
25-30 years
Port Jackson Shark
26.000
168.000
16.000
30.00
14150
GUIDE
3D
Port Jackson Shark
4.33”-9.06” | 11-23 cm
5.12”-9.84” | 13-25 cm
6”-12” | 15.2-30.5 cm
3-5 lb | 1.36-2.27 kg
20-40 years
Queen Conch
23.000
25.000
30.500
2.270
40.00
4300
GUIDE
3D
Queen Conch
.8”-1.4” | 2-3.5 cm
2”-3.4” | 5-8.7 cm (Carapace)
1.8”-3.1” | 4.6-8 cm (Carapace)
.8-2 lb | .36-.91 kg
8-12 years
Red Rock Crab
3.500
8.700
8.000
0.910
12.00
3800
GUIDE
3D
Red Rock Crab
8.7”-10.2” | 22-26 cm
39”-41.7” | 99-106 cm (Wingspan)
17.3”-20.1” | 44-51 cm
.9-1.7 lb | .4-.75 kg
10-30 years
Red-Billed Tropicbird
26.000
106.000
51.000
0.750
30.00
650
GUIDE
3D
Red-Billed Tropicbird
2.6”-4.3” | 6.5-11 cm
9.8”-15.75” | 25-40 cm
.7-.9 lb | .3-.4 kg
9-12 years
Red-Lipped Batfish
11.000
40.000
0.400
12.00
11800
GUIDE
3D
Red-Lipped Batfish
9.83’-11.5’ | 3-3.5 m
5’-5.75’ | 1.52-1.75 m
1,543-3,086 lb | 700-1,400 kg
40-50 years
Reef Manta Ray
350.000
175.000
1400.000
50.00
2920
GUIDE
3D
Reef Manta Ray
3.7”-4.9” | 9.5-12.5 cm
9.8”-11.8” | 25-30 cm
5-10 years
Reef Triggerfish
12.500
30.000
10.00
5750
GUIDE
3D
Reef Triggerfish
2.95”-8.46” | 7.5-21.5 cm
1.89”-5.31” | 4.8-13.5 cm
20”-54” | 50.8-137 cm
10-20 lb | 4.5-9 kg
10-20 years
Rhino Iguana
21.500
13.500
137.000
9.000
20.00
7800
GUIDE
3D
Rhino Iguana
12.2”-15.2” | 31-38.5 cm
41”-50” | 104-127 cm (Wingspan)
16.9”-21.25” | 43-54 cm
.7-1.5 lb | .3-.7 kg
10-25 years
Ring-Billed Gull
38.500
127.000
54.000
0.700
25.00
550
GUIDE
3D
Ring-Billed Gull
4.3”-4.9” | 11-12.5 cm
18.9”-22.4” | 48-57 cm (Wingspan)
6.7”-7.9” | 17-20 cm
.11-.17 lb | .05-.075 kg
5-10 years
Ringed Plover
12.500
57.000
20.000
0.075
10.00
2700
GUIDE
3D
Ringed Plover
13”-16.5” | 33-41.9 cm
48”-63” | 122-160 cm
25-80 lb | 11-36 kg
20-35 years
Roosterfish
41.900
160.000
36.000
35.00
3000
GUIDE
3D
Roosterfish
26”-30” | 66-76 cm
9.8”-11.4” | 25-29 cm
8.8-14.3 lb | 4-6.5 kg
15-20 years
Royal Penguin
76.000
29.000
6.500
30.00
4400
GUIDE
3D
Royal Penguin
.35”-.55” | 9-14 mm
.59”-.94” | 15-24 mm
.98”-1.5” | 25-38 mm
1-3 years
Sacred Scarab
1.400
2.400
3.800
3.00
1600
GUIDE
3D
Sacred Scarab
6.5’-10’ | 2-3 m
485-1000 lb | 220-454 kg
20-30 years
Salmon Shark
300.000
454.000
30.00
11000
GUIDE
3D
Salmon Shark
.016”-.024” | .4-.6 mm
.008”-.01” | .2-.3 mm
.03”-.04” | .8-1 mm
4-6 weeks
Sand Flea
0.060
0.030
0.100
0.12
37000
GUIDE
3D
Sand Flea
6.7”-7.5” | 17-19 cm
4.7”-5.5” | 12-14 cm
20.5”-22.4” | 52-57 cm
1.5-3.5 lb | .7-1.6 kg
6-11 years
Sea Mink
19.000
14.000
57.000
1.600
11.00
3000
GUIDE
3D
Sea Mink
Sea Otter
117000
12.2”-18.5” | 31-47 cm
10.2”-15.75” | 26-40 cm
29.5”-45.3” | 75-115 cm
31-99 lb | 14-45 kg
10-23 years
Sea Otter
47.000
40.000
115.000
45.000
23.00
117000
GUIDE
3D
Sea Otter
31.1”-46.5” | 79-118 cm
6’-8.83’ | 1.83-2.69 m
187-298 lb | 85-135 kg
10-25 years
Shark Ray
118.000
269.000
135.000
25.00
3350
GUIDE
3D
Shark Ray
6.7”-9.25” | 17-23.5 cm
17.7”-22” | 45-56 cm (Wingspan)
9.1”-12.6” | 23-32 cm
.14-.39 lb | .065-.154 kg
7-13 years
Short-Billed Dowitcher
23.500
56.000
32.000
0.154
13.00
1250
GUIDE
3D
Short-Billed Dowitcher
11.8”-22” | 30-56 cm
30”-54” | 76-137 cm
40-48.5 lb | 18-22 kg
11-16 years
Shovelnose Guitarfish
56.000
137.000
22.000
16.00
2810
GUIDE
3D
Shovelnose Guitarfish
2.4”-3.1” | 6-8 cm
11.5’-13.1’ | 3.5-4 m
29-60 lb | 13-27 kg
10-40 years
Slender Giant Moray
8.000
400.000
27.000
40.00
90
GUIDE
3D
Slender Giant Moray
22”-28” | 56-71 cm
7.9”-10.2” | 20-26 cm
5-10 lb | 2.3-4.5 kg
15-20 years
Snares Penguin
71.000
26.000
4.500
20.00
260
GUIDE
3D
Snares Penguin
10.2”-13.4” | 26-34 cm
37”-43.3” | 94-110 cm (Wingspan)
15.75”-20.1” | 40-51 cm
1.4-2.2 lb | .65-1 kg
20-40 years
Sooty Shearwater
34.000
110.000
51.000
1.000
40.00
2240
GUIDE
3D
Sooty Shearwater
19.7”-31.5” | 50-80 cm (Overall)
18.5”-26” | 47-66 cm (Overall)
5.91’-9.84’ | 1.8-3 m (Overall)
310-770 lb | 140-350 kg (Overall)
16-30 years
South American Sea Lion
80.000
66.000
300.000
350.000
30.00
1600
GUIDE
3D
South American Sea Lion
19.7”-49.6” | 50-126 cm (Overall)
24.4”-70.9” | 62-180 cm (Overall)
8.5’-19.67’ | 2.6-6 m (Overall)
772-8,160 lb | 350-3,700 kg (Overall)
14-22 years
Southern Elephant Seal
126.000
180.000
600.000
3700.000
22.00
7200
GUIDE
3D
Southern Elephant Seal
17.7”-20.9” | 45-53 cm
59”-82.7” | 150-210 cm (Wingspan)
31.5”-39” | 80-99 cm
6.6-18.7 lb | 3-8.5 kg
15-30 years
Southern Giant Petrel
53.000
210.000
99.000
8.500
30.00
3450
GUIDE
3D
Southern Giant Petrel
12.2”-14.8” | 31-37.5 cm
22”-27.6” | 56-70 cm (Wingspan)
12.6”-15” | 32-38 cm
.55-.94 lb | .25-.425 kg
10-13 years
Southern Lapwing
37.500
70.000
38.000
0.425
13.00
4700
GUIDE
3D
Southern Lapwing
24”-60” | 61-152 cm
20.5”-52.2” | 52-130 cm (Disc)
160-215 lb | 73-98 kg
12-17 years
Southern Stingray
152.000
130.000
98.000
17.00
2920
GUIDE
3D
Southern Stingray
9’-10’ | 2.74-3.05 m
5.33’-6’ | 1.62-1.84 m
397-507 lb | 180-230 kg
15-20 years
Spotted Eagle Ray
305.000
184.000
230.000
20.00
11500
GUIDE
3D
Spotted Eagle Ray
24.4”-37.4” | 62-95 cm (Overall)
23.6”-39.4” | 60-100 cm (Overall)
7.5’-10.67’ | 2.3-3.25 m (Overall)
529-2,470 lb | 240-1,120 kg (Overall)
14-33 years
Steller Sea Lion
95.000
100.000
325.000
1120.000
33.00
8400
GUIDE
3D
Steller Sea Lion
6.5’-7.4’ | 200-225 cm
6.5’-7.4’ | 200-225 cm
26’-30’ | 7.9-9.1 m
16,000-20,000 lb | 7,260-9,070 kg
50-80 years
Steller's Sea Cow
225.000
225.000
910.000
9070.000
80.00
4700
GUIDE
3D
Steller's Sea Cow
10.5’-20’ | 3.2-6.1 m
500-775 lb | 227-352 kg
20-50 years
Thresher Shark
610.000
352.000
50.00
30000
GUIDE
3D
Thresher Shark
10’-14’ | 3-4.3 m
850-2000 lb | 385-907 kg
15-30 years
Tiger Shark
430.000
907.000
30.00
69000
GUIDE
3D
Tiger Shark
9.8”-11.4” | 25-29 cm
24.8”-29.1” | 63-74 cm (Wingspan)
13.8”-15.75” | 35-40 cm
1.5-1.9 lb | .7-.9 kg
15-25 years
Tufted Puffin
29.000
74.000
40.000
0.900
25.00
5100
GUIDE
3D
Tufted Puffin
25”-39” | 65-100 cm
6.3”-10.2” | 16-26 cm
22-66 lb | 10-30 kg
Waimanu
100.000
26.000
30.000
540
GUIDE
3D
Waimanu
Walrus
408300
33.1”-55.1” | 84-140 cm (Overall)
35.4”-52.4” | 90-133 cm (Overall)
7.5’-12.17’ | 2.3-3.7 m (Overall)
1,323-4,410 lb | 600-2,000 kg (Overall)
30-40 years
Walrus
140.000
133.000
370.000
2000.000
40.00
408300
GUIDE
3D
Walrus
39.4”-49.6” | 100-126 cm
98”-138” | 250–350 cm (Wingspan)
42.1”-53.1” | 107-135 cm
13-28 lb | 5.9-12.7 kg
50-80 years
Wandering Albatross
126.000
350.000
135.000
12.700
80.00
36250
GUIDE
3D
Wandering Albatross
9.6”-11.4” | 24.5-29 cm
15.75”-20.1” | 40-51 cm (Wingspan)
8.3”-9.8” | 21-25 cm
.19-.32 lb | .085-.145 kg
3-6.5 years
Wattled Jacana
29.000
51.000
25.000
0.145
6.50
2000
GUIDE
3D
Wattled Jacana
18.9”-25.6” | 48-65 cm
13.8”-19.7” | 35-50 cm
8.17’-10.83’ | 2.5-3.3 m
882-1,323 lb | 400-600 kg
20-30 years
Weddell Seal
65.000
50.000
330.000
600.000
30.00
6200
GUIDE
3D
Weddell Seal
2.1’-2.8’ | 65-85 cm
2.8’-3.6’ | 85-110 cm
10’-13’ | 3-4 m
794-1,653 lb | 360-750 kg
20-30 years
West African Manatee
85.000
110.000
400.000
750.000
30.00
260
GUIDE
3D
West African Manatee
2.3’-3.5’ | 70-107 cm
2.8’-4.3’ | 85-130 cm
10’-14.75’ | 3-4.5 m
794-1,190 lb | 360-540 kg
25-30 years
West Indian Manatee
107.000
130.000
450.000
540.000
30.00
5200
GUIDE
3D
West Indian Manatee
1.57”-3.15” | 4-8 cm
3.94”-7.87” | 10-20 cm
5”-10” | 12.7-25.4 cm
1-2 lb | .45-.91 kg
30-40 years
White Abalone
8.000
20.000
25.400
0.910
40.00
790
GUIDE
3D
White Abalone
.6”-2.6” | 1.5-6.5 cm
3.9”-12.2” | 10-31 cm
5-8 years
Yellow Goatfish
6.500
31.000
8.00
430
GUIDE
3D
Yellow Goatfish
24”-31” | 61-79 cm
8.3”-11” | 21-28 cm
8-18 lb | 3.6-8.2 kg
10-25 years
Yellow-Eyed Penguin
79.000
28.000
8.200
25.00
6100
GUIDE
3D
Yellow-Eyed Penguin
European Eel (Anguilla anguilla)
Dimensioned comparison drawing of the European Eel compared to an average person and other eels

The European eel (Anguilla Anguilla) may be the only nomadic fish among the eel because of the tremendous trip it makes from Europe to Bermuda to spawn. Not only that, but it also shows different life stages: glass eel, Elver, Yellow eel, and Silver eel, each taking place in varied habitats. Like other eels, it possesses a snake-like body, one pair of small pectoral fin, secretive and nocturnal, preferring under rocks, and burrowing into the mud. This catadromous fish belongs to the family Anguillidae, native to the European coast from Russia to Morocco, and is a well-known powerful swimmer and climber.

European Eels have a total length between 24”-39” (61-99 cm) and body height of 1.6”-2.75” (4-7 cm). The typical weight of the European Eel is in the range of 3-8 lb (1.4-3.6 kg). European Eels have lifespans between 15-20 years.

Set of scaled elevation drawings of the European Eel
The European eel (Anguilla Anguilla) may be the only nomadic fish among the eel because of the tremendous trip it makes from Europe to Bermuda to spawn. Not only that, but it also shows different life stages: glass eel, Elver, Yellow eel, and Silver eel, each taking place in varied habitats.

European Eels have a total length between 24”-39” (61-99 cm) and body height of 1.6”-2.75” (4-7 cm). The typical weight of the European Eel is in the range of 3-8 lb (1.4-3.6 kg). European Eels have lifespans between 15-20 years.

Set of scaled elevation drawings of the European Eel
European Eel (Anguilla anguilla)
Height:
1.6”-2.75” | 4-7 cm
Width:
Length:
24”-39” | 61-99 cm
Depth:
Weight:
3-8 lb | 1.4-3.6 kg
Area:
Scientific Name
Anguilla anguilla
Lifespan
15-20 years

Drawings include:

European Eel side elevation, side (perspective), front, top

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Common Skate (Dipturus batis)
Measured comparison illustration of the size of a Common Skate to a typical person and similar rays

The largest skate on the planet, the common skate (Dipturus batis) is not popular anymore and is severely endangered because of overfishing in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It is also called blue skate and belongs to the family Rajidae; preferring to travel in schools of the same sex and age with juveniles preferring shallow waters. The common skate is recognized by a rhombic shaped body with a sharp snout, tail displaying rows of spines and thorns, light blue-grey underside but olive-grey or brown coats. The fish has the speed and flexibility to grab large prey like mackerel.

Common Skates have a total width between 4.9’-6.6’ (1.5-2 m) and overall length of 6.6’-9.4’ (2-2.85 m). The typical weight of the Common Skate is in the range of 220-330 lb (100-150 kg). Common Skates have lifespans between 50-55 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Common Skate in top and side poses
The largest skate on the planet, the common skate (Dipturus batis) is not popular anymore and is severely endangered because of overfishing in the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It is also called blue skate and belongs to the family Rajidae.

Common Skates have a total width between 4.9’-6.6’ (1.5-2 m) and overall length of 6.6’-9.4’ (2-2.85 m). The typical weight of the Common Skate is in the range of 220-330 lb (100-150 kg). Common Skates have lifespans between 50-55 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Common Skate in top and side poses
Common Skate (Dipturus batis)
Height:
Width:
4.9’-6.6’ | 1.5-2 m
Length:
6.6’-9.4’ | 2-2.85 m (Total)
Depth:
Weight:
220-330 lb | 100-150 kg
Area:

Tail Length: 1.2-1.3x disc width

Scientific Name
Dipturus batis
Lifespan
50-55 years

Drawings include:

Common Skate side elevation, front, top

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Sea Mink (Neovison macrodon)
Illustrated comparison diagram of the Sea Mink compared to similar Mustelid species

The Sea Mink, Neovison macrodon, is a recently extinct mink species that resided on the eastern coast of North America- along the rocky coasts of New England. It was the most related to the American mink. The sea minks’ appearance and behaviors are not well-documented, and it is only described by fragmentary remains. It was said to have produced a distinctive fishy odor, and had red and coarse fur. It was the largest of the minks and was described to be slightly larger than a fox. With a similar diet to the American mink, the sea mink may have preyed on seabirds, seabird eggs, and hard-bodied marine invertebrates.

The Sea Mink had a body length in the range of 20.5”-22.4” (52-57 cm) and total weight of 1.5-3.5 lb (.7-1.6 kg). Sea Minks had a shoulder height between 6.7”-7.5” (17-19 cm), body width of 4.7”-5.5” (12-14 cm), and tail length of 8.7”-9.8” (22-25 cm). The typical lifespan of the Sea Mink was between 6-11 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Sea Mink in front and side poses
The Sea Mink, Neovison macrodon, is a recently extinct mink species that resided on the eastern coast of North America- along the rocky coasts of New England. It was the most related to the American mink. The sea minks’ appearance and behaviors are not well-documented.

The Sea Mink had a body length in the range of 20.5”-22.4” (52-57 cm) and total weight of 1.5-3.5 lb (.7-1.6 kg). Sea Minks had a shoulder height between 6.7”-7.5” (17-19 cm), body width of 4.7”-5.5” (12-14 cm), and tail length of 8.7”-9.8” (22-25 cm). The typical lifespan of the Sea Mink was between 6-11 years.

Scaled collection of drawings of Sea Mink in front and side poses
Sea Mink (Neovison macrodon)
Height:
6.7”-7.5” | 17-19 cm
Width:
4.7”-5.5” | 12-14 cm
Length:
20.5”-22.4” | 52-57 cm
Depth:
Weight:
1.5-3.5 lb | .7-1.6 kg
Area:

Tail Length: 8.7”-9.8” | 22-25 cm

Scientific Name
Neovison macrodon
Lifespan
6-11 years

Drawings include:

Sea Mink side elevation (assorted), front

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Common Stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca)
Scale illustration of an average Common Stingray compared to a human and similar rays

Perhaps the most obvious feature in the common stingray (Dasyatis Pastinaca) is the whip-like tail that bends on the upper and lower fins besides its smooth skin, plain-colored body, painful sting but not life-threatening, and slightly bulging snout. The common stingray fits into the family Dasyatidae, preferring shallow but sandy and muddy coastal habitat of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Northeastern Atlantic Ocean. The pectoral fin is diamond-shaped but wider rather than being longer. The fish loves to move in schools of the same sex, are edible, especially the wings, while other parts used to produce fishmeal or fish oil.

Common Stingrays have a total width between 18”-55” (46-140 cm) and overall disc length of 14.6”-44.5” (37-113 cm). The typical weight of the Common Stingray is in the range of 31-70.5 lb (14-32 kg). Common Stingrays have lifespans between 15-21 years.

Pair of elevation illustrations of the Common Stingray seen from the side and top
Perhaps the most obvious feature in the common stingray (Dasyatis Pastinaca) is the whip-like tail that bends on the upper and lower fins besides its smooth skin, plain-colored body, painful sting but not life-threatening, and slightly bulging snout.

Common Stingrays have a total width between 18”-55” (46-140 cm) and overall disc length of 14.6”-44.5” (37-113 cm). The typical weight of the Common Stingray is in the range of 31-70.5 lb (14-32 kg). Common Stingrays have lifespans between 15-21 years.

Pair of elevation illustrations of the Common Stingray seen from the side and top
Common Stingray (Dasyatis pastinaca)
Height:
Width:
18”-55” | 46-140 cm
Length:
14.6”-44.5” | 37-113 cm (Disc)
Depth:
Weight:
31-70.5 lb | 14-32 kg
Area:

Tail Length: 1.3-1.5x body length

Scientific Name
Dasyatis pastinaca
Lifespan
15-21 years

Drawings include:

Common Stingray side elevation, front, top

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Thresher Shark
Dimensioned comparison drawing of the Thresher Shark compared to an average person

The Thresher Shark (Alopias Vulpinus) is a shark species known for its extremely long tail that they use while hunting for food. They can be found along the coasts of North America and Asia in the Northern Pacific Ocean. Thresher Sharks typically eat meat, liver, skin, and fins.

They are not often involved in shark attacks, but are hunted for their skin that is turned into leather and the oil in their liver that can be used for vitamins. Thresher sharks have been identified as vulnerable to extinction since the year 2007.

Thresher Sharks have a total length between 10.5’-20’ (3.2-6.1 m) and an overall weight in the range of 500-775 lb (227-352 kg). The typical lifespan of the Thresher Shark is between 20-50 years.

Set of scaled elevation drawings of the Thresher Shark
The Thresher Shark (Alopias Vulpinus) is a shark species known for its extremely long tail that they use while hunting for food. They can be found along the coasts of North America and Asia in the Northern Pacific Ocean. Thresher Sharks typically eat meat, liver, skin, and fins.

Thresher Sharks have a total length between 10.5’-20’ (3.2-6.1 m) and an overall weight in the range of 500-775 lb (227-352 kg). The typical lifespan of the Thresher Shark is between 20-50 years.

Set of scaled elevation drawings of the Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Height:
Width:
Length:
10.5’-20’ | 3.2-6.1 m
Depth:
Weight:
500-775 lb | 227-352 kg
Area:
Speed
Scientific Name
Alopias vulpinus
Lifespan
20-50 years

Drawings include:

Thresher Shark side elevation, side (perspective), front, top

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