Actinopterygii Collection (page 6)

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) gripping onto a sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) off Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. October

Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) migrate up a small river near Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada. September

Juvenile Pollock (Pollachius virens) school within the protective fronds of kelp near Port Joli, Nova Scotia, Canada. August

Graysby fish (Cephalopholis cruentata) a type of grouper, hiding in a sponge off Eleuthera, Bahamas

A juvenile soldierfish, possibly a Crescent-tail bigeye (Priacanthus hamrur) in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Larval flounder (possibly Laeops Kitahara) in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) holding on to a branch of a sea fan coral. Malapascua, Philippines

Thornback cowfish (Lactoria fornasini). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sunfish (Mola mola) basking at the surface on summers day. Penzance, Cornwall, England, British Isles, August. North East Atlantic Ocean

Striped marlin (Tetrapturus audax) feeding on Sardine (Sardinops sagax). Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Pacific Ocean, Mexico

Sohal surgeonfish (Acanthurus sohal), Red Sea, Egypt. January

Rock flagtail (Kuhlia rupestris) fish in river on the Southern Lagoon, Forgotten Coast, Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems UNESCO World Heritage Site. New Caledonia

Sergeant major (Abudefduf sp) schooling in mangroves of Isabela Island, Galapagos

Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in green turbid waters, Gunnison River, Colorado, USA, April

Piraputanga, (Brycon hilarii) reflected on the water surface, Aquario Natural, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Bohar snapper (Lutjanus bohar) school at Ras Mohammed, Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) hunting inside herring baitball (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Yellow warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

Silver Drummer (Kyphosus sydneyanus) fish off the coast of Neds Beach, Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island Group UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, New South Wales, Australia, October 2012

Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris), with Remoras (Echeneididae) Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve (Socorro Islands), Pacific Ocean, Western Mexico, March

Young Stone sculpin (Paracottus knerii), on endemic sponge (Lubomirskia baicalensis), Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

Tropical Flounder (Bothus mancus), Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site (Socorro Islands), Pacific Ocean

European Chubb (Squalius / Leuciscus cephalus) in cave, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. November

Orange anemonefish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in its host Mertens carpet sea anemone (Stichodactyla mertensii). Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Celebes Sea / Sulawesi Sea

Flame anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus) displaying to the more drab female (above) during courtship in the evening. Similan Islands, Thailand. Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) female at night with Bar jacks (Caranx ruber), South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary. Gulf Stream, West Atlantic Ocean

Patagonian redfish (Sebastes oculatus) about 4cm, Comau Fjord, Patagonia, Chile

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) Yap, Micronesia

Giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) opening its mouth to breathe, at night on the barge wreck, Gubal Island, northern Red Sea

Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its awingsa (in fact enlarged pectoral
Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its wings (in fact enlarged pectoral fins) Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia, Java Sea

Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) profile of male displaying (the blue stripe at the bottom of the frame is the tail of another individual) Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Blackspotted stingray (Taeniurops meyeni) with a remora (Echeneis naucrates) attached to its belly swimming in the open water with a diver in the background. Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) adult male surfacing at dusk surrounded by birds, who watch for herrings (Clupea harengus) left after they have fed, Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway

Galapagos barnacle blenny (Acanthemblemaria castroi) looking out from its home in an old barnacle shell. Cape Marshall, Isabela Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), pair tending to egg mass placed beside the protection of an anemone. Yap, Micronesia

Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) forming a circular shoal in blue water, on the drop off of a coral reef. Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Galapagos barnacle blenny (Acanthemblemaria castroi) looking out from its home in an old barnacle shell. Cape Marshall, Isabela Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Smooth trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), portrait. Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

Black Bream (Spondyliosoma cantharus) washed up on shore, Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Short snouted seahorse juvenile (Hippocampus hippocampus) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Ling (Molva molva) St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve, Scotland (North Sea)

Eggs of Long-spined sea scorpion (Taurulus bubalis) on sea shore, possibly being predated by Painted Topshell, Guernsey, British Channel Islands

RF - Orange skunk clownfish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in anemone, Puerto Galera, Philippines

Big-eye or Goggle-eye (Priacanthus hamrur) and Crown squirrelfish (Sargocentron diadema) on wreck colonised by corals, Red Sea, Egypt. January

Kaleidoscopic image of coral reef with soft corals (Dendropnethya) shoal of Yellow back fusilliers (Caesio teres) West Papua, Indonesia

RF - Coral reef with Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) and fish, West Papua, 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.