Haemulidae Collection

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

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

Panamic Cushion Sea Star (Pentaceraster cumingi) and a school of Yellow-tailed Grunt (Anisotremus interruptus), Galapagos Island, Ecuador. December

Ribbon sweetlips (Plectorhinchus polytaenia) at Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) Tulamben, North coast, Bali, Indonesia. Lesser Sunda Islands

Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) pair. South Ari Atoll, Madlives. Indian Ocean

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) just swimming out of mouth of Oblique / Diagonal banded sweetlips (Plectorhinchus lineatus) whilst cleaning / feeding, New Caledonia. Pacific Ocean

Harlequin sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) with cleaning Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) and Bicolour cleaner wrasse (Labroides bicolor) South Atoll, Tubbataha Atolls

School of Burrito grunts (Anisotremus interruptus) huddling together in tight ball, Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Shoal of large reef fish including Onespot snapper (Lutjanus monostigma), Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) and Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum)

RF - Oriental sweetlips fish (Plectorhinchus vittatus) school swimming above a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

School of Yellow-ribbon sweetlips (Plectorhinchus polytaenia) swimming with the current, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

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Many-spotted Sweetlips - Sardine Reef dive site, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Mixed school of large fish, incliuding lined rabbitfish (Siganus lineatus), diagonal-banded sweetlips (Plectorhinchus lineatus) onespot snapper (Lutjanus monostigma)

Panamic Cushion Sea Star (Pentaceraster cumingi) and a school of Yellow-tailed Grunt (Anisotremus interruptus), Galapagos Island, Ecuador. December

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) visiting a cleaning station on a coral reef with a school of Onespot snappers (Lutjanus monostigma)

Coral heads surrounded by Blacktip cardinalfish (Apogon atradorsatus)and juvenile salemas (Xenocys jessiae), Rabida Island, Galapagos

Schoolmaster snapper (Lutjanus apodus) and Bluestriped grunt (Haemulon sciurus) seeking protection in Elkhorn Coral (Acropora palmata), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park

Smallmouth grunt (Haemulon chrysargyreum) fish swim over a coral reef, Cancun, Mexico. Slow shutter speed image

Ribbon sweetlips (Plectorhinchus polytaenia) USAT Liberty Wreck, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

RF - Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) tending to Ribboned sweetlips (Plectorhinchus polytaenia). Yillet Kecil, Yillet Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Smallmouth Grunt nestles against some hard coral, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A Black Margate swimming off the coast of Key Largo, Florida
A Black Margate (Anisotremus surinamensis) swims over a reef of fire corals, sponges and sea fans in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

A pair of many-spotted sweetlips on a soft coral covered reef
A pair of many-spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) on a soft coral covered reef, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A school of Blue Striped and White Grunts congregating under a coral reef ledge in the shallow Atlantic Ocean waters off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Black Margate, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Schools of grunts and snappers on reef in Caribbean Sea

School of Black Margate congregate on top of the reef, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Schools of Grunts, Snappers, Tangs, and Porkfish on Caribbean reef
Schools of Grunts, Snappers, Tangs, and Porkfish hang tight against a Caribbean reef

A diversity of grunt fish under a colorful coral reef, Key Largo, Florida
A diversity of blue striped grunts (Haemulon sciurus), White Grunts (Haemulon plumieri), and Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus)

Silver grunts swmming around Treasure Wreck, Nassau, The Bahamas

A French Angelfish swims up close to a Blue Striped Grunt
A French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) swims up close to a Blue Striped Grunt (Haemulon sciurus) under a coral reef ledge in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Blue Striped Grunt, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Elkhorn coral with schooling grunts and snappers on caribbean reef

School of grunt fish beneath a pier on Turneffe Atoll, Belize
School of grunt fish in the shadows beneath a pier on Turneffe Atoll, Belize. Piers and docks often act like fish attracting devices

An adult and juvenile White Grunt fish swimming off the coast of Key Largo, Florida
An adult and juvenile White Grunt (Haemulon plumieri), swim under a ledge of a coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

A Porkfish swims by sea plumes off the coast of Key Largo, Florida
A Porkfish (Anisotremus virginicus) swims by sea plumes out from under a coral reef ledge in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

A red plastic band threatens the life of a blue striped grunt fish
A red plastic band discarded in Caribbean Sea threatens the life of a blue striped grunt fish

Schools of grunts and snapper over a Caribbean reef

Oriental sweetlip and yellow snapper with a cleaner wrasse, Maldives
Oriental sweetlip and yellow snapper at cleaning statiuon with a cleaner wrasse, Ari and Male Atoll, Maldives

Blue Striped grunts schooling on Caribbean reef

Reefscape with school of striped grunts, Nassau, The Bahamas

Blue Striped Grunt (Haemulon sciurus) with sponge, Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Harlequin Sweetlips -Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides-, Palau

Striped sweetlips (diagonal banded sweetlips) (Plectorhinchus lineatus), North Ribbon Reef, Great Barrier Reef, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Painted Sweetlips (Diagramma pictum) juvenile, swimming over black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Oriental Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus orientalis) adult, swimming beside coral encrusted exterior of shipwreck, USAT Liberty (US Army transport ship torpedoed during WWII), Tulamben, Seraya, Bali

Striped Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus lessonii) juvenile, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

School of oriental sweetlips, Plectorhinchus vittatus, Sswimming in open water at Rasdhoo Atoll, North Male, Maldives

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"Discover the Vibrant World of Haemulidae: A Kaleidoscope of Colors and Marine Life" Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of Haemulidae, a family of tropical reef fish that will leave you awe-struck. In this captivating composite image set against a black background, we witness an enchanting underwater spectacle. The Falcula butterflyfish gracefully glides through the water, its vibrant yellow hues contrasting with the surrounding darkness. Alongside it, the Yellow boxfish and Golden butterflyfish add their own splashes of color to this aquatic tapestry. In another corner, Red Sea clownfish playfully dart around their anemone home, showcasing their striking orange and white patterns. The Panamic Cushion Sea Star rests peacefully nearby while a school of Yellow-tailed Grunt swims harmoniously together. A Ribbon sweetlips finds solace near a Giant barrel sponge as if seeking shelter amidst its intricate structure. Meanwhile, an Oriental sweetlips pair elegantly navigates through South Ari Atoll's crystal-clear waters. Witnessing nature's symbiotic relationships is truly remarkable - observe as a Bluestreak cleaner wrasse emerges from the mouth of Oblique fish after providing its cleaning services. The Harlequin sweetlips also indulges in this mutualistic bond with its own personal cleaner wrasse companion. Revillagigedo Islands come alive as Burrito grunts huddle closely together in a tight ball formation for safety and companionship. This display showcases both unity and strength within these marine communities. At Ari Atoll's coral reef cleaning station, large reef fish like Onespot snapper, Oriental sweetlips, and Sabre squirrelfish gather for their daily grooming ritual. Witnessing this bustling activity is nothing short of breathtaking. Laamu Atoll invites us into its underwater realm where Oriental sweetlips swim gracefully above vibrant coral reefs - reminding us why this species is a true marvel of the Indian Ocean.