Caprimulgidae Gallery

Japanese fireflies (Luciola parvula)

Japanese fireflies (Luciola parvula) flashing in a forest at dusk. The flashes are mating signals, usually from males to females. Each species of firefly has an individual pattern of flashes. Ehime Prefecture, Shikoku, Japan

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Broadbarred firefish (Pterois antennata)

Broadbarred firefish (Pterois antennata), venomous dorsal spines that can inflict an extremely painful sting. The fish uses its fan-like pectoral fins to herd and capture prey. Is not aggressive, but may act if threatened. Anilao, Manila, Philippines

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Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops)

Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops) sitting on dry grass in shrub savannah. Kruger National Park, Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces, South Africa

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