Actinopterygii Collection (page 2)

West African mudskipper (Periophthalmus barbarus) Joao Vieira Poillo, Bijagos Archipellago. Guinea Bissau

Blue tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), Bicolour angelfish (Centropyge bicolor), Elongate surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata)

Yellow tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Falcula butterflyfish (Chaetodon falcula), Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus), Golden butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus)

Guineafowl puffer fish (Arothron meleagris) inflated, displaying defensive behaviour over coral reef, Yap, Indo Pacific, Micronesia

Dugong (Dugong dugon) male and juvenile Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) shoal swimming over Turtlegrass (Halophila stipulacea) seagrass bed. Marsa Alam, Egypt

Short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) male, Ponza Island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean Sea

Dugong (Dugong dugon) male and juvenile Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) shoal swimming over Turtlegrass (Halophila stipulacea) seagrass bed. Marsa Alam, Egypt

Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) male carrying eggs, swims over seagrass meadow. Wool Bay, Edithburgh, South Australia. Gulf of St Vincent

Giant hogfish (Bodianus macrognathos) male yawning at a cleaning station run by juvenile Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus). Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) hunting mackerel (Scomber colias) Tenerife, Canary Islands

Unicorn leatherjacket filefish (Aluterus monoceros) at night, The Bahamas. February

Tiger moray / Fangtooth Moray (Enchelycore anatina) and Black moray eel (Muraena augusti), South Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Couple of Blue shark (Prionace glauca) and Pilot fish (Naucrates ductor), Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) with fishing hook caught in mouth and Pilot fish (Naucrates ductor), Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Asian sheepshead wrasse (Semicossyphus reticulatus) mature male in breeding colouration. Niigata, Japan

Twinspot snapper (Lutjanus bohar) shoal rushing up to spawn, releasing a cloud of milky white sperm and eggs in the water column. Caroline Islands, Palau, November

Fangtooth moray (Enchelycore anatina) with open mouth, portrait. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) and Pilot fish (Naucrates sp). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) on a coral reef. Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) cleans among the sharp teeth of a predatory roving coral grouper (Plectropomus pessuliferus) beneath an overhang on a coral reef

Flying fish (Exocoetidae) in Sargasso Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Dugong (Dugong dugon) male and juvenile Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) swimming over Seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) meadow. Marsa Nabaa, Marsa Alam, Egypt

Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis), captive in aquarium. Adults are no longer able to swim upriver to spawn due to Gezhouba and Three Gorges dams

Bubble eye goldfish (Carassius auratus) with upward pointing eyes and two large fluid-filled sacs.. In captivity, Shanghai Zoo, Shanghai, China

Chinese grass carp / White amur (Ctenopharyngodon idella), farmed for food in China. Captive specimen, China

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) with a pair of pilot fish (Naucrates ductor) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus) juvenile with transparent skin in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) being cleaned by a bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) at Monad Shoal off Malapascua Island, Philippines

Ribbon eel ( Rhinomuraena quaesita) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Taylors pygmy leatherjacket (Brachaluteres taylori). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Striped marlin (Kajikia audax) hunting Sardine (Sardinops sagax) in bait ball. Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico

School of Cow breams (Sarpa salpa ) Azores, Atlantic ocean

Trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) on the coral drop off, Sulu Sea, Philippines

Invasive Lionfish (Pterois volitans) which have taken over and are wiping out native fish in the Atlantic ocean. The highest densities are in the northern gulf of Mexico. Destin, Florida, USA

Clownfish (Amphiprion sp) in anemone home, Philippines

Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus), a large shoal. Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Squirrelfish (Holocentrus sp) shoal amongst rocks. Near Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Blue-lined snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) shoal. Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Fish seeking shelter around floating tree in open ocean. Off coast of Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Blacksmiths (Chromis punctipinnis) school swam through a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, USA, North East Pacific Ocean

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) and Horse-eye jacks (Caranx latus) Shark Ray Alley, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Belize Barrier Reef, Belize

Skeleton of a seahorse (Hippocampus sp. ) showing the remarkable structure of bones
Skeleton of a seahorse (Hippocampus sp.) showing the remarkable structure of bones that form a virtual exoskeleton, with few deep internal bones, in this unusual vertebrate group

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male, after diving, taking off from water with fish, a Common Roach (Rutilus rutilus) Lorraine, France, August

Young European eel (Anguilla anguilla) elvers, or glass eels, caught during their annual migration up rivers from the Bristol channel, swimming in a large holding tank at UK Glass Eels

Giant Manta (Manta birostris) with Remoras (Remora brachyptera) attached to both wings, offshore Santa Maria Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Wolf-eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus) Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Pacific Ocean

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) diving and hunting for herring fish (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) with three parasitic Copepods at end of upper jaw. Hawaii

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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.