Osteichthyes Collection (page 10)

Ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta), Porthkerris cove, Cornwall, England, UK, June

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) with sand eels in beak, Farne Islands, Northumberland, June

Captured Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) awaiting tagging by Tweed Foundation staff monitoring fish movement, density and biology, River Tweed, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, September

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) leaping up the cauld at Philphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre near Selkirk, where members of the public can view the spectacle, Selkirkshire, Scotland, UK, October 2011

Brown trout (Salmo trutta), Ennerdale Valley, Lake District NP, Cumbria, England, UK, November 2011

Arctic charr (Salvelinus alpinus) males showing breeding colours, in a river where they have come to spawn, Ennerdale Valley, Lake District NP, Cumbria, England, UK, November 2011

Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) in disused quarry, Jackdaw Quarry, Capernwray, Carnforth, Lancashire, UK, August

Detail of the pectoral fin of Roundhead parrotfish (Scarus viridifucatus) coast of Dhofar and Hallaniyat islands, Oman. Arabian Sea

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) with shoal of anchovies staying near to avoid predation. Los Roques, Venezuela. Caribbean

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

Sockeye Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) travelling upstream on spawning migration, Adams river, British Columbia, Canada, October Taken for the Freshwater Project

School of Bluespine unicornfish (Naso unicornis) gathered during the summer breeding season. Yolanda Reef, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Golf-ball sized Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) waiting to ambush prey disguised as an orange sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Close up portrait of female Lionfish (Pterois volitans) in the late afternoon, when Lionfish are more active. The Alternatives, Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Male Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) displaying, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

School of young European perch (Perca fluviatilis) in Altausseer lake, Austria, July

Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) in pool on upstream spawning migration, silhouetted against sky. Quebec, Canada, August

Freshwater Dorado (Salminus brasiliensis) Recanto Ecologico, Rio da Prata, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

A signal blenny (Emblemaria hypacanthus) displays its showy dorsal fin as it extends out of its tube home. La Paz, Mexico. Sea Of Cortez, East Pacific Ocean

Eyes of Margined sole fish (Brachirus heterolapis) on its camouflaged body. Saonek Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean. Dampier Strait

Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) in Purple magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp. ) emerging from the sand
Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp.) emerging from the sand. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

RF- Wide angle portrait of Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) waiting to ambush prey on black sand slope. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Molucca Sea

Portrait of Paddle-flap scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeri) on rubble slope. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

RF- Pair of Rock beauties (Holacanthus tricolor) spawning at dusk. The larger male rubs against the flank of female during the spawning rise. Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Maldive anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) shoal swimming in the current flowing over a Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica). Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

RF- Pair of Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), which has closed up in the late afternoon revealing its red skirt. St Johns Reef. Egypt

Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), which has closed up in the late afternoon, on coral reef under stormy seas. St Johns Reef. Egypt. Red Sea

Butterfish (Pholis gunnellus) portrait. Gardur, south west Iceland. North Atlantic Ocean

Red Irish lord (Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus) hides on the sebed, with Quillback rockfish (Sebastes maliger) and copper rockfish (Sebastes caurinus) behind in the bull kelp forest

Roughhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria aspera) male portrait. This species is very small, just 20mm long and 1-2mm deep, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) making a home in a deserved worm tube of a great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa), East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies

Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemari maria) yawns as it peers out from a hole in the reef. West Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Tassled anglerfish (Rhycherus filamentosus) is almost perfectly camouflaged as it hides amongst marine life, waiting to ambush prey attracted to worm life lure

Spotted handfish (Brachionichthys hirsutus) portrait, Derwent River estuary, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia

A split level photo of group of Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) fighting their way upstream as they migrate back to the river of their birth to spawn, trees showing autumnal colours

Portrait of Male Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) showing teeth. Adams River, British Columbia, Canada, October

RF - Long exposure of a school of yellowtail surgeonfish (Prionurus punctatus), these fish school to help them access the best feeding areas, which are controlled by aggressive damselfish

Whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus), accompanied by Pilotfish (Naucrates ductor), swims towards the camera as it cruises beneath the surface of the Red Sea, close to Little Brother Island

Lionfish (Pterois volitans) portrait, invasive species in the Caribbean. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Portrait of a male Squarespot anthias (Pseudanthias pleurotaenia). Sangeang Island; Sumbawa, Indonesia. Flores Sea

School of Blacksmith fish (Chromis punctipinnis) swim through a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) on a sandy seabed. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) gather at dawn on a shallow coral reef. Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Celebes Sea. Vulnerable species

Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) yawning on a coral reef drop off. San Salvador island, Bahamas. Bahamas Sea, Tropical West Atlantic Ocean

Orange-finned anemonefish (Amphiprion chrysopterus) guarding their recently spawned red eggs on a rock next to the host anemone. Rock Islands, Palau, Micronesia. Tropical west Pacific Ocean

Yellowhead jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) spitting out sand as it digs its burrow. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

A digital composite of a Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) swimming over a seafan (Muricella sp.). Pygmy seahorses are small, most less than 15mm in total length

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Osteichthyes, also known as bony fish, encompass a diverse group of aquatic creatures. From the majestic Dugong gracefully grazing on seagrass meadows to the awe-inspiring Killer Whales hunting in the vast ocean depths, these species captivate us with their beauty and unique behaviors. A Hawksbill sea turtle glides effortlessly over a vibrant coral reef, its intricate patterns blending harmoniously with the colorful ecosystem below. Meanwhile, a Brown Trout showcases its sleek side view as it navigates through clear freshwater streams, epitomizing elegance in motion. In Switzerland's Aare River, Carp swim gracefully against the current, showcasing their resilience and adaptability. The Tarpon mesmerizes us with its portrait-like presence in Eleuthera's crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas. The Piraputanga fish creates an enchanting underwater landscape at Rio Baia Bonito's Aquario Natural. Its vibrant colors and graceful movements add life to this aquatic paradise. In contrast, the Leopard catfish from Amazon Basin's freshwater aquarium displays its distinctive spots while exploring its habitat. The elvers or glass eels of Young European eel symbolize new beginnings as they embark on their extraordinary migratory journey across oceans. Weedy seadragons amaze us by carrying eggs through kelp forests like devoted fathers protecting their precious offspring. Deep within the dark abyss lies Malacosteus niger - a stoplight loosejaw illuminating its surroundings with bioluminescent wonders that defy imagination. And who could forget about Oarfish? This long ribbon-like creature possesses an ethereal beauty with silvery scales and a striking red dorsal fin running along its entire body. Osteichthyes remind us of nature's boundless creativity and diversity beneath our planet's surface.