Osteichthyes Collection (page 3)

Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) on a coral reef. Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) cleans among the sharp teeth of a predatory roving coral grouper (Plectropomus pessuliferus) beneath an overhang on a coral reef

Flying fish (Exocoetidae) in Sargasso Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Dugong (Dugong dugon) male and juvenile Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) swimming over Seagrass (Halophila stipulacea) meadow. Marsa Nabaa, Marsa Alam, Egypt

Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis), captive in aquarium. Adults are no longer able to swim upriver to spawn due to Gezhouba and Three Gorges dams

Bubble eye goldfish (Carassius auratus) with upward pointing eyes and two large fluid-filled sacs.. In captivity, Shanghai Zoo, Shanghai, China

Chinese grass carp / White amur (Ctenopharyngodon idella), farmed for food in China. Captive specimen, China

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) with a pair of pilot fish (Naucrates ductor) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus) juvenile with transparent skin in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus) being cleaned by a bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) at Monad Shoal off Malapascua Island, Philippines

Ribbon eel ( Rhinomuraena quaesita) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Taylors pygmy leatherjacket (Brachaluteres taylori). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

An adult female Spiny Seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) in a meadow of seagrass (Zostera marina). Studland Bay, Dorset, England, UK, August

Striped marlin (Kajikia audax) hunting Sardine (Sardinops sagax) in bait ball. Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico

School of Cow breams (Sarpa salpa ) Azores, Atlantic ocean

Trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) on the coral drop off, Sulu Sea, Philippines

Invasive Lionfish (Pterois volitans) which have taken over and are wiping out native fish in the Atlantic ocean. The highest densities are in the northern gulf of Mexico. Destin, Florida, USA

Clownfish (Amphiprion sp) in anemone home, Philippines

Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus), a large shoal. Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Squirrelfish (Holocentrus sp) shoal amongst rocks. Near Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Blue-lined snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) shoal. Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Fish seeking shelter around floating tree in open ocean. Off coast of Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Blacksmiths (Chromis punctipinnis) school swam through a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, USA, North East Pacific Ocean

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) and Horse-eye jacks (Caranx latus) Shark Ray Alley, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Belize Barrier Reef, Belize

Skeleton of a seahorse (Hippocampus sp. ) showing the remarkable structure of bones
Skeleton of a seahorse (Hippocampus sp.) showing the remarkable structure of bones that form a virtual exoskeleton, with few deep internal bones, in this unusual vertebrate group

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male, after diving, taking off from water with fish, a Common Roach (Rutilus rutilus) Lorraine, France, August

Young European eel (Anguilla anguilla) elvers, or glass eels, caught during their annual migration up rivers from the Bristol channel, swimming in a large holding tank at UK Glass Eels

Giant Manta (Manta birostris) with Remoras (Remora brachyptera) attached to both wings, offshore Santa Maria Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Wolf-eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus) Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Pacific Ocean

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) diving and hunting for herring fish (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) with three parasitic Copepods at end of upper jaw. Hawaii

Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) with three parasitic Copepods at end of upper jaw. Hawaii

Dover sole (Solea solea) camouflaged on sea floor, Channel Islands, UK August

Gorgonian / Sea whip coral (Ellisella ceratophyta) with Ring tailed cardinalfish (Apogon aureus) swimming in front, West Papua, Indonesia

Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers
Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonetti) Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Large shoal of Horse mackerel (Megalaspis cordyla) schooling. Rinca, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Thread-tail dartgoby (Ptereleotris hanae) Sharp Island or Kiu Tsui Chau, Kiu Tsui Country Park, Hong Kong, China

School of Perch (Perca fluviatilis) amongst Water lilies (Nuphar lutea) lit by the suns rays, Lake Bourget, Alps, Savoie, France, June

Paddle-flap scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeri) Puerto Galera, Philippines

Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) close up of eye, Pak Lap Tsai, Sai Kung, Hong Kong, China

Stellar rockskipper (Entomacrodus stellifer) hiding in a barnacle. Sai Kung East Country Park, Hong Kong, China

Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Atlantic wolfish (Anarhichas lupus) looking out hole, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, July

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) portrait, migrating to spawn in river, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada, October

Three spot damselfish (Dascyllus trimaculatus) with Sea anemone home, Yap, Micronesia

Common anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with eggs in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Yap, Micronesia

Striped mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) with mouths wide open as they swim through the water, filtering zoopankton with their gill rakers. Marsa Shouna, Port Ghalib, Marsa Alam, Egypt. Red Sea

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

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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.