Perciformes Collection (page 10)

Moluccan cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus moluccensis) next to hydroids, brittlestars and sea squirts. Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Parrotfish (Scarus / Chlorurus sp. ) sleeping at night, New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean
Parrotfish (Scarus / Chlorurus sp.) sleeping at night, New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) male with a long exposure. Ras Katy, Sharm El Shiekh, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea. Commended in the GDT Photography competition 2019

Yellow pygmy goby (Lubricogobius exiguus) portrait, Kashiwajima, Japan

Canary fish (Epinephelus marginatus) in reef. El Hierro, Canary Islands

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) patrolling coral reef with Schoolmaster snapper (Lutjanus apodus) and other fish. Caribbean Sea off Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) on breeding territory in the River Ness, Scotland, UK, January

Big Gulf grouper (Mycteroperca jordani), Cabo Pulmo Marine National Park, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Humped rockcod (Gobionotothen gibberiformis), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Ring-tailed / Golden cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus aureus) male incubating its eggs in its mouth, Sulu sea, Philippines

Stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) half buried in the sand, Sulu sea, Philippines

Grayling (Thymallus thymallus) in the upper reaches of the Lena River. Baikalo-Lensky Reserve, Siberia, Russia. August 2018

Forsters hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) on a coral reef. Jackson Reef, Tiran, Sinai, Egypt. Strait of Tiran, Gulf of Aqaba, Egypt

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from her lips

Three Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) living in a purple skirted magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) on a coral reef, below a small island

Midnight snapper (Macolor macularis) shelters in a cavern on a coral reef with white soft corals (Scleronephthya sp.) and solderfish. Vavuu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Pair of Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) spawning orange eggs on the rock beneath their Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) home on a coral reef

Whitemargin stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) sets an ambush in the sand at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

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

Atlantic salmon (Salmon salar) under river ice. Quebec, Canada. October

Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) with a Corkscrew or Long tentacle anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Potrait of a Cuckoo wrasse (Labrus bimaculatus) Loch Linnhe, west coast of Scotland, UK, September

Cuckoo wrasse (Labrus mixtus) swims through a kelp forest (Laminaria sp) Porthkerris, Lizard Peninsular, Cornwall, UK August

Grayling (Thymallus) under Ice, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) male peers out of its den, in leg of Swanage Pier, Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel, August

Brandts cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) hunts for a meal in a school of Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus), beneath an oil rig

Two male Dusky groupers (Epinephelus marginatus) fighting for territory during mating season at baixa do meros, a small pinnacle at Formigas islets Protected area, near Santa Maria Island, Azores

Wolf fish (Anarhichas lupus) portrait, Akuyeri, Iceland. North Atlantic Ocean

Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) displaying his vibrant dorsal fin. North Park, Colorado, USA

False clown anemonefish (Amphiprion oceallaris) guarding their eggs laid on a coral rock beneath a sea anemonePhilippines. Bohol Sea, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Mobula / Chilean devil ray (Mobula tarapacana) with a school of fish (Capros aper) showing vertical migration, Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Gorgonian sea fans (Melithaea sp. ) with a large school of Pygmy sweepers (Parapriacanthus
Gorgonian sea fans (Melithaea sp.) with a large school of Pygmy sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonetti) Andaman Sea, Thailand

Red snappers / Two-spot red snappers (Lutjanus bohar) mass shoal of fish spawning, Palau, Philippine Sea. A few black and white snappers (Macolor niger) have crawled into the school to eat the eggs

Green mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair courting and mating at sunset, Sulu Sea, Philippines

Crevalle Jack (Caranx hippos) and other fish entering Homosassa Spring for the winter, Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, Florida, USA. March. Photographed for the Freshwater Project

School of Bonito (Sarda orientalis) in open water. Darwin Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) forming a circular shoal in blue water, on the drop off of a coral reef. Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

A threadfin hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) on a barrel sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Whitebar surgeonfish (Acanthurus leucopareius) school in undewater cave, oxygenated water brought down by Pacific ocean surge. Kona, The Big Island, Hawaii

Ring-tailed cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus aureus), male protecting and incubating eggs in mouth, Philippines

School of Bonito (Sarda orientalis) in open water. Darwin Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

A threadfin hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) on a barrel sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Whitebar surgeonfish (Acanthurus leucopareius) school in undewater cave, oxygenated water brought down by Pacific ocean surge. Kona, The Big Island, Hawaii

Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), pair tending to egg mass placed beside the protection of an anemone. Yap, Micronesia

Ring-tailed cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus aureus), male protecting and incubating eggs in mouth, Philippines

Finespotted Jawfish (Opistognathus punctatus), Bahia Magdalena, Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, June

Kaleidoscopic image of soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) and Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). Egypt, Red Sea

Kaleidoscopic image of Blue-green chromis (Chromis atripectoralis) Coral reef landscape. Egypt, Red Sea

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Perciformes, also known as perch-like fish, encompass a diverse group of aquatic creatures that inhabit our oceans and freshwater bodies. From the majestic Dugong gracefully grazing on seagrass meadows to the Hawksbill sea turtle elegantly gliding over vibrant coral reefs, these species showcase the beauty and intricacy of marine life. Among them are the Eastern pomfreds, with their striking scalloped fins adding a touch of elegance to underwater landscapes. The male Ballan wrasse proudly displays his vibrant mating colors, captivating observers with his mesmerizing appearance. The Mediterranean parrotfish hovers above an algae-covered rock, its vivid hues blending harmoniously with its surroundings. In freshwater habitats like Cenote Nicte-Ha, colorful Cichlids find solace amidst water plants and leaves, creating a picturesque scene. Side by side swim Atlantic Mackerel and Chub Mackerel; their streamlined bodies perfectly adapted for swift movements through the water. Meanwhile, Dolphin Fish playfully surface dwell while showcasing their ray-finned magnificence. In the depths of Cod Hole in Australia's Great Barrier Reef resides the impressive Potato cod or potato grouper. This giant among fish commands attention with its sheer size and presence. Illustrations depicting Pomfret capture their unique features - sleek bodies designed for efficient swimming in open waters. And let us not forget about Naso brevirostris - a juvenile Pletail unicornfish whose horn will continue to grow as it matures into adulthood. Perciformes truly exemplify nature's artistry beneath the waves – an enchanting realm where colors blend seamlessly with form and function. These remarkable creatures remind us of the immense diversity that exists within our planet's aquatic ecosystems – each one deserving admiration and protection for generations to come.