Plectognathi Collection

Starr Puffer (Arothron stellatus), juvenile swimming. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

Blue tropical reef fish composite image on black background, Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), Bicolour angelfish (Centropyge bicolor), Elongate surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata)

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

Guineafowl puffer fish (Arothron meleagris) inflated, displaying defensive behaviour over coral reef, Yap, Indo Pacific, Micronesia

Unicorn leatherjacket filefish (Aluterus monoceros) at night, The Bahamas. February

Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) and Pilot fish (Naucrates sp). Tenerife, Canary Islands

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

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

Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus) Egypt, Red Sea

Blue / Rippled triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), adult and three juveniles, composite image on black background, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Indo-Pacific

Spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), inflated with seawater, a defensive behaviour, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Spotted Porcupine fish (Diodon hystrix) inflated, displaying defensive behaviour, North Pacific Ocean, Hawaii

Grey triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) portrait, Tenerife, Canary Islands. August

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

A portrait of a clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) on a coral reef. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Misool Marine Protected Area. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Slate pencil sea urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) in Hawaiian reef scene with Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) Hawaii

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

Thornback cowfish (Lactoria fornasini). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sunfish (Mola mola) basking at the surface on summers day. Penzance, Cornwall, England, British Isles, August. North East Atlantic Ocean

Smooth trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), portrait. Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

Spotfin Burrfish (Chilomycterus reticulatus), Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site (Socorro Islands)

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

Balloonfish (Diodon holocanthus), Cabo Pulmo National Park, Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California), Mexico, July

Longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta) juvenile, swimming over seabed at night, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Molucca Sea

Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) swimming over reef, usually dark black in color, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp)
An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp.) on a reef wall, Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) swimming over a reef, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), with hard protective shell of fused scale secreting toxins, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Mimic leatherjacket / Blacksaddle mimic filefish (Paraluteres prionurus) adult and juvenile, composite image on black background, Bali, Indonesia, Indo-Pacific

Slate pencil sea urchin (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) on a reef with Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) and a Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) swimming above, Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Blackspotted puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) curled up on the reef for the night, with a transparent cleaner shrimp (Urocaridella antonbrunii) inspecting its tail, Philippines

Minute / Dwarf filefish (Rudarius minutus) just over an inch long as an adult, Celebes Sea, Mabul Island, Malaysia

Planehead filfish (Stephanolepis hispidus) hunting in a sea meadow (Cymodosea nodosa). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) adult, Yap, Micronesia

Bluehead Wrasse (Thalassoma bifasciatum) juvenile cleaning Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve, Caribbean region, Mexico, May

Spotted Porcupinefish -Diodon hystrix-, Red Sea, Egypt

Slender filefish (Monacanthus tuckeri) hiding in the branches of a porous sea rod (Pseudoplexaura sp.) on a coral reef. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

A school of filefifsh take shelter and feed on invertebrates (bottom of frame) found on sargassum in the Sargasso Sea

Smooth trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), portrait. Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

Cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) swims out from the gill of a Blue spotted pufferfish (Arothron caeruleopunctatus). East of Eden, Similan Islands, Thailand. Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean

RF - Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) swimming over hard coral (Acropora sp.) gardens. Kri Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Dampier Strait, tropical west Pacific Ocean

Yellowmargin Triggerfish -Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus-, Palau

Strap-weed filefish Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Strap-weed filefish (Pseudomonacanthus macrurus), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Mimic filefish Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Mimic filefish (Paraluteres prionurus), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Clown triggerfish swimming in Fiji
Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) swimming at Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Masked puffer -Arothron diadematus-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

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"Plectognathi: A Colorful Journey Through the Underwater World" Dive into the mesmerizing world of plectognathi, a diverse group of fish known for their unique appearances and intriguing behaviors. In the Lembeh Strait, witness the graceful Starr Puffer, a juvenile swimming effortlessly through the crystal-clear waters. Off Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada, marvel at the majestic Ocean Sunfish as it glides gracefully through the ocean depths. Its massive size is truly awe-inspiring. A stunning composite image on a black background showcases an array of blue tropical reef fish. The Blue Triggerfish, Bicolour Angelfish, Elongate Surgeonfish, and Yellowtail Tang create a vibrant tapestry of colors beneath the waves. In another composite image against a black backdrop, yellow tropical reef fish steal the show. The Falcula Butterflyfish, Yellow Boxfish, Golden Butterflyfish, and Red Sea Clownfish bring warmth and vibrancy to any underwater scene. The Guineafowl Puffer Fish takes center stage as it inflates itself to display defensive behavior. Witness its remarkable transformation as it wards off potential threats with its spiky appearance. Accompanied by Pilot Fish in Tenerife's Canary Islands waters stands another magnificent Ocean Sunfish. This gentle giant captivates all who encounter its presence. Traveling to Egypt's Red Sea reveals an enchanting sight -the striking Blue Triggerfish amidst coral reefs teeming with life. Its vivid colors make it impossible to miss among this bustling ecosystem. The Spotted Porcupine Fish proudly displays its inflated body while demonstrating defensive behavior. Admire its intricate patterns and admire how nature has equipped it for survival in these challenging environments. A portrait captures the captivating Clown Triggerfish against a backdrop of vibrant coral reefs. Its distinctive markings make it one of nature's most exquisite creations. Underneath moonlit Bahamian waters emerges the Unicorn Leatherjacket Filefish.