Actinopterygii Collection (page 19)

Close up of the scale details of a Yellow-mask angelfish (Pomacanthus xanthometopon). Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Lyretail anthias / Goldies (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) over coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) Egypt, Red Sea

Sockeye / Red Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) on spawning migration. Adams River, British Columbia, Canada, October

RF - Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) swimming over hard coral (Acropora sp.) gardens. Kri Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Dampier Strait, tropical west Pacific Ocean

Detail of pattern of an adult Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Seraya, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

Blotcheye / Bigscale Soldierfish (Myripristis berndti), San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

Pygmy seahorse, not currently described hiding in sea fan, Raja Ampat, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Gorgonian seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in Gorgonian, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Close-up of a Common crocodilefish / Carpet flathead (Papilloculiceps longiceps) camouflaged on sea bed, coast of Dhofar and Hallaniyat islands, Oman. Arabian Sea

Close up of head of European Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) camouflaged in sand.Taken in mobile field studio. Isle of Mull, Scotland, UK. June

Schoolmaster snapper (Lutjanus apodus) school in the reef, Little Cayman island, Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) and Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus perezi), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba, January

Shoaling glassfish (Parapriacanthus sp. ) shoal, Maldives, Indian Ocean
Shoaling glassfish (Parapriacanthus sp.) shoal, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Salmon landing on head of Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) as it is leaping up rapids, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Flatfish (Bothidae sp) larva, Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Two Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) silhouetted against sky, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada, October

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) with two Alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) just caught in the Atlantic Ocean. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. June

School of Longfin spadefish (Platax teira), Kimbe Bay, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Bignose Unicornfish (Naso vlamingii), French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Hairy Anglerfish, Caulophryne pelagica
Bizarre species of deep-sea fish caught near the Cape Verde Islands. This particular specimen ate a very large meal, giving it an enormous stomach

Anarhichas lupus, wolf eel
The skull of a wolf eel (Anarhichas lupus) whose teeth are specially adapted for crushing and eating spiny sea urchins. The wolf eel is native to British waters

Painted skull of Arius sp. crucifix fish
Specimen of the skull of a crucifix fish painted to resemble a statue of Jesus Christ on the cross. Often painted and sold as curios

Himantolophus groenlandicus, football fish
A female specimen of the football fish (Himantolophus groenlandicus) which is on display in the Natural History Museums Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles Gallery (number 12)

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This sailfin tang, Zebrasoma veliferum, was photographed at night in Indonesia

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Male gold-specs jawfish, Opistognathus randalli, with mouth brooding eggs, also known as the yellow barred jawfish, Mabul Island, Malaysia

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A lionfish, Pterois volitans, and alcyonarian soft coral, Fiji

A school of goatfiish in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA
A school of goatfiish (Mullidae) in Lahaina, Maui; Hawaii, United States of America

Lionfish, Pterois volitans, Philippines
A trio of Lionfish (Pterois volitans) hunt above a reef in the Philippines; Philippines

Whip Coral Goby, Philippines
A Whip coral goby (Bryaninops amplus) on whip coral (Junceella fragilis); Philippines

Lionfish, Philippines
Two Lionfish (Pterois volitans) search over hard coral for a meal at the edge of a drop off; Philippines

Frogfish, Philippines
A Commersons frogfish (Antennarius commersoni) perched on a tube sponge; Philippines

Black-spot angelfish, Fiji
The black-spot angelfish (Genicanthus melanospilos) goes by many common names, including spotbreast angelfish, Japanese swallowtail angelfish, spotbreast angelfish and swallowtail angelfish

Yellowfin Goatfish (Mulloidichthys Vanicolensis) Schooled Off The Kona Coast; Kona, Island Of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Of America

Schooling Hawaiian Sargeant (Abudefduf Abdominalis) Off The Kona Coast; Island Of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Of America

Mackerel Scad (Decapterus Macarellus) Schooled Off The Kona Coast; Kona, Island Of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Of America

The Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys Triqueter) Is Common On Caribbean Reefs; Bonaire

Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) camouflaged against seabed, Schiermonnikoog, Friesland, The Netherlands

Steel pompano (Trachinotus stilbe) fish swimming under stormy seas at Roca Redonda offshore Baja, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Kyrtus indicus (Kurtus indicus)
Plate 169 - Naturgeschichte der ausl䮤 ischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Muraena helena
Plate 153 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Lophius histrio or The American toad-fish
Plate 111 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Various seahorse species by Marcus Bloch
Plate 109 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

Remoras suck the the hull of a shipwreck in Fiji
Remoras suck the the hull of a shipwreck, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A Crocodilefish lays on the seafloor near an artificial reef
A Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) lays on the seafloor near an artificial reef off the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Actinopterygii, also known as ray-finned fishes, encompass a diverse array of aquatic creatures that inhabit our oceans and freshwater ecosystems. From the graceful Dugong feeding on seagrass meadows to the majestic Killer Whales hunting in synchronized pods, these species captivate us with their remarkable behaviors. In the vibrant coral reefs, we encounter the Hawksbill sea turtle gracefully swimming above its colorful home. Its presence serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between marine life and their intricate habitats. Moving towards warmer waters, we are greeted by the Tarpon's striking portrait in Eleuthera, Bahamas. This magnificent fish showcases its strength and beauty against a backdrop of crystal-clear waters. Venturing into Brazil's Aquario Natural, we witness the Piraputanga fish navigating an underwater landscape with grace and agility. Their vibrant colors blend harmoniously with their surroundings, creating an enchanting sight for any observer. The Young European eel elvers or glass eels remind us of nature's incredible ability to adapt. These translucent creatures embark on epic journeys across vast distances to mature into adulthood. Delving deeper into kelp forests off Australia's coast, we discover the Weedy seadragon male diligently carrying eggs through this mesmerizing ecosystem. Their unique appearance resembles mythical creatures from folklore but is very much real and awe-inspiring. Descending further into darkness lies Malacosteus niger or stoplight loosejaw—a deep-sea dweller emitting an eerie red glow amidst pitch-black depths. Its haunting allure reminds us that there is still so much left unexplored beneath our planet's surface. Emerging from great depths comes another enigmatic creature—the Oarfish—with its elongated body shimmering silver under sunlight while sporting a vivid red dorsal fin extending along its entire length. This rare sighting leaves us marveling at nature's ability to create such extraordinary beings.