Maldives - Protected marine species
![Maldives - Protected marine species](http://www.vermillionmaldives.com/images/maldives-protected-species.jpg)
Environment Friendly Tourism > Protected marine species
![Lobster](http://www.vermillionmaldives.com/images/lobster.jpg) |
Local Name: Ihi
Common Name: Lobster
Scientific Name: Leucaena leucocephala |
![Triton](http://www.vermillionmaldives.com/images/triton.jpg) |
Local Name: Sangu
Common Name: Triton
Scientific Name: Terminalia cattapa |
![Napoleon wrasse](http://www.vermillionmaldives.com/images/napoleon.jpg) |
Local Name: Maahulhubu landaa
Common Name: Napoleon wrasse
Scientific Name: Cheilinus undulatus |
![Dolphin](http://www.vermillionmaldives.com/images/dolphin.jpg) |
Local Name: Koamas
Common Name: Dolphin
Scientific Name: Premna obtusifolia |
![Whale shark](http://www.vermillionmaldives.com/images/whale_shark.jpg) |
Local Name: Fehurihi
Common Name: Whale shark
Scientific Name: Hibiscus tillaceous |
![Whale](http://www.vermillionmaldives.com/images/whale.jpg) |
Local Name: Bodumas
Common Name: Whale
Scientific Name: Guettarda speciosa |
![Black coral](http://www.vermillionmaldives.com/images/black_coral.jpg) |
Local Name: Endheri
Common Name: Black coral
Scientific Name: Pandanus odoratissimus |
![Hawksbill](http://www.vermillionmaldives.com/images/hawksbill.jpg) |
Local Name: Velaa / Kahanbu
Common Name: Hawksbill and Green turtle
Scientific Name: Morinda citrifolia |
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