Actinopterygii Collection (page 4)

Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus) Egypt, Red Sea

Thousand of Gilt-head bream (Sparus aurata) inside a sea cage used for aquaculture, Ponza Island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua) shoal, Danube Delta, Romania, June

Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) near the surface on floating Sargassum seaweed, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair spawning. The larger male (behind) is lifting the female into the spawning rise on his pectoral fin, the smaller female (foreground) is releasing eggs

Blue spotted trevally (Caranx bucculentus) hunting small fish in the reef, South Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in their home, a Sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), on a coral reef. Big Brother island, Red Sea. Egypt

Johnsons abyssal seadevil, (Melanocetus johnsonii) deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Common fangtooth (Anoplogaster cornuta) portrait, deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Ribbon sawtail fish (Idiacanthus fasciola) from Atlantic Ocean, at a depth of 800-1000m

Bathypelagic Lizard fish (Bathysaurus ferox), deep sea Atlantic ocean

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, coming into land with beak full of sand eels (Ammodytes tobianus). Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, July

Three False clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in Sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Lighthouse Reef, Cabilao Island, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines, Pacific Ocean

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) migrating for spawning in river, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada, October

Long-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus capensis) feeding in Sardines, (Sardinops sagax) with snorkeller behind, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) accompanied by three Black jacks (Caranx lugubris) silhouetted, Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Detail of the yellow and blue stripes of an adult Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) on a coral reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus) with a parasitic copepod (with two trailing egg ribbons) perched on Red whip coral. Whale Rock. Fiabacet Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Three Sockeye salmon/ Red salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) swimming upstream as they migrate back to the river of their birth to spawn

American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula), an introduced species native to the Mississippi River Basin, USA, swimming over lake bed, private lake, Moscow region, Russia

Blue / Rippled triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), adult and three juveniles, composite image on black background, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Indo-Pacific

Black moray (Muraena augusti) and Tiger moray eels (Enchelycore anatina) peering out from a rock crevice with mouths open, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), inflated with seawater, a defensive behaviour, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Tail-spot blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura) peering out from amongst the coral, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Hairy frogfish / Striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus), portrait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) swimming over seaweeds. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Pacific Ocean

Female scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in front of a school of glassfish (Apogonidae), whose shiny bodies are rendered into out of focus bokeh patterns. Laamu Atoll, Maldives

School of powderblue surgeonfish (Acanthurus leucosternon) feeding, Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Spotted Porcupine fish (Diodon hystrix) inflated, displaying defensive behaviour, North Pacific Ocean, Hawaii

Scalloped ribbonfish (Zu cristatus) juvenile, Balayan Bay, Batangas, the Philippines

Kelp bass (Paralabrax clathratus) in Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, Santa Barbara, California, USA

RF - Portrait of a coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) next to a sea fan (Annella sp.) on a coral reef. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Tench (Tinca tinca) during spawning period amongst European watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum), Sion, Valais canton, southwestern Switzerland

Grey triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) portrait, Tenerife, Canary Islands. August

Slate pencil sea urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) on coral reef with Pyramid butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis), Hawaii

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

Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) accompanied by pilotfish (Naucrates ductor) swimming near the surface. Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable

Male Zander or Pikeperch (Stizostedion / Sander lucioperca) with mouth wide open, defending nest. Lake di Lugano or Ceresio, Ticino, Switzerland

Adriatic sturgeon (Acipenser naccarii) Parco del Ticino, Biosphere Reserve, Lombardia, Italy. Captive. Critically endangered species

Close up at the dental plates of Three color parrotfish (Scarus tricolor) as it comes in for a bite of hard coral, Fiji

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) leaping up waterfall to reach spawning grounds upstream. River Endrick, Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, Scotland, UK. July

Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female in a meadow of (Zostera marina) seagrass. Studland Bay, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel, North East Atlantic Ocean

School of Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) gather tightly together as they rest during the day, with a Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum)

Black rockfish (Sebastes melanops) school shelter in a bull kelp forest (Nereocystis luetkeana). Race Rocks, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

A portrait of a clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) on a coral reef. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Misool Marine Protected Area. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Tiger cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus macrodon) male mouth brooding a clutch of eggs behind his sharp teeth. Gubal Island, Egypt. Strait Of Gubal, Red Sea

A male pajama cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera) incubating eggs in his mouth (not clearly visible). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

British World War II BSA M20 motorbike inside Hold 2 of wreck of HMS Thistlegorm, home to pair of Red Sea soldierfish (Myripristis murdjan) and nudibranch (Nembrotha megalocera)

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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.