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Indo West Pacific Collection

Discover the Vibrant Marine Life of the Indo-West Pacific: From the mesmerizing Bluecheek Butterflyfish to the elusive Robust Day Octopus

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Bluecheek butterflyfish

Bluecheek butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus). Pair of bluecheek butterflyfish on a coral reef. This fish is also known as the golden butterflyfish and masked butterflyfish

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Robust Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) North Stradbroke Island, off of Queensland coast

Robust Day Octopus (Octopus cyanea) North Stradbroke Island, off of Queensland coast. Australia

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Hypselodoris bullockii nudibranch, grows to 70mm, Indo-west Pacific waters

Hypselodoris bullockii nudibranch, grows to 70mm, Indo-west Pacific waters, varies greatly in colours, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Aceol flatworm (Wamiona sp. )

Aceol flatworm (Wamiona sp. )
Aceol flatworm (Wamiona sp.) infesting bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa). The flatworms are orange and the bubble coral is white

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Crinoid on coral

Crinoid on coral
Crinoid, or featherstar, on coral. Crinoids feed by filtering food particles from the water using their feathery arms, the hairs of which pass food to a central mouth

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Flower urchin

Flower urchin (Toxopneustes pileolus). This sea urchin is very poisonous and lethal to humans. Sea urchins feed mainly on algae, but will also eat invertebrates such as mussels

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Blue-spotted mask-ray

Blue-spotted mask-ray (Dasyatis kuhlii). This species is a small group of stingray with a dark band across their eyes. It is common in the Indo- West Pacific region over coral reefs and sand flats

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Red emperor

Red emperor (Lutjanus sebae) feeding on a Grey bonnet (Phalium glaucum). The Red emperor can grow up to around 116 cm long and is found in the Indo- west Pacific region

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Ocellaris anemonefish

Ocellaris anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) hidden in a sea anemone. Anemonefish, also called clownfish, live in association with sea anemones. Both partners benefit in a mutualistic association

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Bluespotted ribbon ray

Bluespotted ribbon ray (Taeniura lymma). This ray is found in the Indo-West Pacific region and feeds on molluscs, worms, shrimps, and crabs. It grows to a maximum length of around 70 centimetres

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Cross-hatch butterflyfish

Cross-hatch butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthurus). Pair of cross-hatch butterflyfish on a coral reef. This butterflyfish can reach up to 14 centimetres in length and is found in the western Pacific

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Longfin batfish

Longfin batfish (Platax teira) being cleaned by bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus). This fish can reach up to 70 centimetres in length. It is found throughout the Indo-West Pacific

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Male lyretail anthias

Male lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). The male fish can reach a length of up to 15 centimetres, whereas the female is around 7 centimetres. This fish feeds predominantly on zooplankton

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Longbarbel goatfish

Longbarbel goatfish (Parupeneus macronema) being cleaned by a bluestreak cleaner wrasses (Labroides dimidiatus). This goatfish is found in the Indo- West Pacific region

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Black shrimp goby

Black shrimp goby (Cryptocentrus fasciatus) emerging from a hole in the rocks. Gobies are types of actinopterygii or ray-finned fish. They usually inhabit sandy or rocky burrows

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Forsskals goatfish

Forsskals goatfish (Parupeneus forsskali) being cleaned by bluestreak cleaner wrasses (Labroides dimidiatus). This goatfish is found in the Indo- West Pacific region

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Blackspotted sweetlips

Blackspotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus gaterinus, bottom) amongst gorgonians (sea fans). This fish is found in the Indo-West Pacific and grows up to around 50 centimetres in length

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Moluccan cardinalfish

Moluccan cardinalfish (Apogon moluccensis). School of moluccan cardinalfish sheltering in a sea anemone. This fish is around 9 centimetres in length and is found in the Indo-West Pacific

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Shaggy frogfish

Shaggy frogfish (Antennarius hispidus). This fish can grow up to 20 cm long and is found in the Indo-west Pacific region. Its main source of food is other smaller fish

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Many-spotted sweetlips

Many-spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides). Also known as harlequin sweetlips, this fish can reach a length of around 72 centimetres

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Masked rabbitfish

Masked rabbitfish (Siganus puellus). This fish is found in the Indo-West Pacific region in shallow coral reef areas, lagoons and particularly areas with plenty of Acropora coral

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Sand perch on a granulated starfish

Sand perch on a granulated starfish
Sand perch (Parapercis sp.) resting on a granulated starfish (Choriaster granulatus). Sand perch are often used by fishermen as bait. They inhabit shallow waters and sandy areas

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Razorfish

Razorfish (Aeoliscus strigatus). This fish is also called shrimpfish. It swims in a vertical head- down position and feeds on minute planktonic crustaceans

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Ocellaris anemonefish laying eggs

Ocellaris anemonefish laying eggs
Ocellaris anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) laying eggs. The process of egg laying lasts around half an hour. The female lays between 100- 1000 eggs

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Blackedge thicklip wrasse

Blackedge thicklip wrasse (Hemigymnus melapterus) with cleaner wrasses (Labroides dimidatus). This fish can grow up to 90 cm in length

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Threespot angelfish

Threespot angelfish (Apolemichthys trimaculatus). This fish is found in the Indo-West Pacific region and feeds on sponges, algae, and small invertebrates

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Bluestreak fusilier

Bluestreak fusilier (Pterocaesio tile) school swimming over a coral reef. This fish can grow up to 30 cm in length and is found in the Indo-West Pacific region around coral reefs

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Bluecheek butterflyfish

Bluecheek butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus) feeding on a coral reef. This fish is also known as the golden butterflyfish and masked butterflyfish

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Ocellaris anemonefish

Ocellaris anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) hidden in a magnificent sea anemone (Heteractic magnifica) on a coral reef. Anemonefish, also called clownfish, live in association with anemones

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Shortfin lionfish

Shortfin lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus). Shortfin lionfish are found in the Indo-West Pacific region in flat reef areas, shallow lagoons, rocky or sandy areas. They are also found on sponges

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Black snapper

Black snapper (Macolor niger). This fish is found in the Indo-Pacific and feeds on small fish and crustaceans. Photographed at the Bunaken National Park, in North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Scissor-tail sergeant fish

Scissor-tail sergeant fish (Abudefduf sexfasciatus) spawning on coral rocks. Photographed in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Scissor-tailed fusilier fish

Scissor-tailed fusilier fish
Scissor-tailed fusilier (Caesio caerulaurea) fish at a cleaning station on a coral reef. This fish, also known as the blue-and-gold fusilier

Background imageIndo West Pacific Collection: Zebra crab on a sea urchin

Zebra crab on a sea urchin. Zebra crabs (Zebrida adamsii) live on sea urchins and are found throughout the Indo-Pacific. Photographed in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia



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Discover the Vibrant Marine Life of the Indo-West Pacific: From the mesmerizing Bluecheek Butterflyfish to the elusive Robust Day Octopus, this region off the Queensland coast in Australia is a haven for underwater enthusiasts. Dive into crystal-clear waters and encounter fascinating creatures like the Hypselodoris Bullockii Nudibranch, showcasing an array of colors that vary greatly in Southeast Asia's Philippines. Marvel at the intricate patterns of Aceol Flatworms as they gracefully glide over Mushroom Coral formations. Spot clever Urchin Crabs seeking shelter among vibrant Crinoids on coral reefs, while elegant Blue Linckia Starfish add a pop of color to their surroundings. And don't miss out on witnessing Broadclub Cuttlefish displaying their remarkable camouflaging abilities. The Indo-West Pacific offers an awe-inspiring spectacle where nature's beauty thrives beneath its waves.