Caesionidae Collection

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) sticking its head into the mouth of a Red Sea fusilier (Caesio lunaris) during a cleaning session. Small Crack, Sha ab Mahmud, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Blue and gold fusilier / Scissor tailed fusilier (Caesio caerulaurea) school swimming through shafts of sunlight, West Papua, Indonesia

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

Bengal snapper (Lutjanus bengalensis), Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) and Fusiliers (Caesio sp)
Bengal snapper (Lutjanus bengalensis), Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) and Fusiliers (Caesio sp.) diving towards coral reef to avoid predators. North Ari Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Yellow and blueback fusilier (Caesio teres) schooling over coral reef, West Papua, Indonesia

Yellow and blueback fusilier (Caesio teres) shoal, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Schooling bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) and Yellowback fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) diving down close to the coral reef as predators approach, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Large school of juvenile Fusilier (Caesionidae) fish swimming in water column, Andaman Sea, Mu Koh Similan National Park, Phang-nga, Thailand

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School of Banana Fusiliers - with wreck in background - Liberty Wreck dive site, Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean School of Banana Fusiliers - with wreck in background - Liberty

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Scissortail Fusilier being cleaned by a Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Labroides dimidiatus - Liberty Wreck dive site, Tulamben, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 09-Nov-19

Schooling yellowmask surgeonfish with blue and yellow fusilier fish
Schooling yellowmask surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata) and blue and yellow fusilier fish (Caesio teres) at the upstream side of Mikes Point, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Scuba diver and whale shark, Papua, Indonesia
Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) gather under fishing platforms to feed from fishermens nets, Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark, Ari and Male Atoll, Maldives

Blue and yellow fusilier fish gather under Arborek Jetty, Raja Ampat
Blue and yellow fusilier fish (Caesio teres) gather under Arborek Jetty, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Schooling brownstripe snapper, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
Schooling brownstripe snapper (Lutjanus vitta), Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

School of wide-band fusilier fish, Papua New Guinea
School of wide-band fusilier fish (Pterocaesio lativittata), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Diver and school of fish in blue water, Komodo, Indonesia

Whale Shark feeding under fishing platform, West Papua
A whale shark (Rhincodon typus), near the surface as the evening sun descends, sending shafts of light over the shark, Cenderawasih Bay, Papua, Indonesia

School of wide-band fusilier fish being preyed on by bluefin trevally
School of wide-band fusilier fish (Pterocaesio lativittata), being preyed on by Bluefin trevally, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Redbelly Yellowtail Fusilier (Caesio cuning) adults, swimming, Gili Lawa Laut Island, near Komodo Island, Komodo N. P
Redbelly Yellowtail Fusilier (Caesio cuning) adults, swimming, Gili Lawa Laut Island, near Komodo Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

School of fusilier in the Maldives
Large school of yellowback fusilier, Caesio xanthonota. Slower shutter speed gives a feel of the movement of this vast shoal. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

School of yellowback fusilier
A individual yellowback fusilier, Caesio xanthonota, In amongst a large school of the fish. Photographed at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Caesio lunaris, lunar fusilier
Plate 34 by Louis-Isidore Duperrey from his Voyage de la Coquille 1822-1825, Zoologie Atlas, 1826

Goldband Fusilier (Pterocaesio chrysozona) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Coral reef, Indonesia
Coral reef. Fusiliers (family Caesionidae) and surgeonfish (family Acanthuridae) swimming past featherstars (crinoids) on a reef in Moto Mount, Indonesia

School of fusiliers (family Caesionidae). Photographed off Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia

Fusiliers over a reef. School of fusilier (family Caesionidae) fish swimming over coral. Photographed in Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

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"Discover the mesmerizing world of Caesionidae, a family of tropical fish known for their vibrant colors and captivating behavior. In this kaleidoscopic image of a coral reef, soft corals sway gracefully as shoals of Yellow back fusilliers create a breathtaking spectacle. Among them, the Bluestreak cleaner wrasse boldly sticks its head into the mouth of larger fish, offering its cleaning services in an extraordinary display of symbiosis. Venturing to West Papua, witness the enchanting sight of Bengal snapper and Bannerfish swimming alongside the striking Yellow and blueback fusilier over a thriving coral reef. The waters off Similan Islands in Thailand reveal another stunning scene as Blue and gold fusiliers form intricate patterns while schooling together with their counterparts. In North Ari Atoll, Maldives, danger looms as Schooling bannerfish and Yellowback fusiliers dive down close to the coral reef sensing approaching predators. Their synchronized movements showcase both unity and survival instincts amidst nature's challenges. Delving deeper into underwater wonders, large schools of juvenile Fusilier fish gracefully swim through the water column in Andaman Sea's Mu Koh Similan National Park. These young Caesionidae members exemplify resilience and adaptability at an early age. The awe-inspiring encounter between a majestic Whale shark - an endangered species - and Goldband fusiliers takes place in Adang-Rawi Archipelago's nutrient-rich murky waters. As this gentle giant feeds on zooplankton, it creates an ethereal ambiance surrounded by shimmering golden hues. UW INDO 2020 24 captures yet another momentous occasion where marine life thrives harmoniously beneath tranquil waves. UW INDO 1905 53 showcases how even amidst vastness lies intricacy that can only be found within these remarkable ecosystems. " Embark on an unforgettable journey through these captivating scenes.