Fauna - Aquatic

Explore Kenya's diverse aquatic wildlife including 1,200+ marine fish species, 5 sea turtle species, and 500+ freshwater species. From coral reef inhabitants to Great Rift Valley lake endemics.

Marine Fauna - Endangered Sea Turtles

Marine reptiles, fish, and mammals in Kenya's coastal waters

Hawksbill Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Critically endangered sea turtle species threatened by habitat degradation and pollution. Important for coral reef health.

Marine Reptilia Spongivore

Critically Endangered

Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Endangered species nesting on Kenya's beaches. Herbivorous as adults, feeding on seagrass and algae.

Marine Reptilia Herbivore

Endangered

Olive Ridley Turtle

Lepidochelys olivacea

Endangered sea turtle known for synchronized mass nesting events. Threatened by pollution and habitat loss.

Marine Reptilia Omnivore

Endangered

Dugong

Dugong dugon

Vulnerable marine mammal threatened by overhunting, fishing activities, and habitat degradation.

Marine Mammalia Herbivore

Vulnerable

Blue Whale

Balaenoptera musculus

Largest animal on Earth, up to 29.9 meters. Endangered by pollution, ship strikes, and historical overhunting.

Marine Mammalia 29.9m

Endangered

Giant Wrasse

Cheilinus undulatus

Large coral reef fish threatened by overfishing and habitat degradation. Important for reef ecosystem balance.

Marine Actinopterygii Carnivore

Endangered

Freshwater Fauna - Endemic Lake Species

Lake and river species including Rift Valley endemics

Singidia Tilapia

Oreochromis esculentus

Endangered cichlid fish threatened by overfishing, eutrophication, and invasive Nile perch in Lake Victoria.

Freshwater Endemic

Endangered

Lake Chala Tilapia

Oreochromis chala

Endemic to Lake Chala, endangered by habitat changes and potential invasive species introduction.

Freshwater Endemic

Endangered

Magadi Tilapia

Oreochromis leucostictus

Specialized for extremely alkaline conditions in Lake Magadi. Unique adaptation to harsh environment.

Freshwater Endemic

Endangered

Lake Victoria Deepwater Catfish

Clarias anguillaris

Large catfish species endangered by overfishing and ecosystem changes in Lake Victoria.

Freshwater Endemic

Endangered

Wetland Fauna

Wetland birds, amphibians, and specialized aquatic species

Lesser Flamingo

Phoeniconaias minor

Iconic filter-feeder specializing in blue-green algae in alkaline Rift Valley lakes like Nakuru and Bogoria.

Wetland Aves Migratory

Near Threatened

African Fish Eagle

Haliaeetus vocifer

Kenya's national bird, found near rivers and lakes. Skilled fish hunter and important cultural symbol.

Wetland Aves

Least Concern

Aquatic Fauna Database Statistics

Real-time data from our comprehensive aquatic wildlife database

1,200+

Marine Fish Species

5

Sea Turtle Species

500+

Freshwater Species

200+

Endemic Species

15

Endangered Fish

8

Marine Mammals

400+

Coral Reef Fish

150+

Wetland Birds

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