Ray Finned Fish Collection (page 6)

RF - A portrait of a stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) lying in ambush in the sand at night. North Sulawesi

Spotted unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) Green Island, a small volcanic island in the Pacific Ocean, Taiwan

Shoal of Dog snapper, (Lutjanus novemfasciatus) in front of shoal of Big-eye jacks (Caranx sexfasciatus), Cabo Pulmo Marine National Park, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Golden grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea), yellow color-variation of the most common leopard grouper species, Cabo Pulmo Marine National Park, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Halimeda ghost pipefish (Solenostomus halimeda) mimicking the halimeda algae. Sulu sea, Philippines

False clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in a magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Sulu sea, Philippines

RF - Denise's pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) looks out from its home in a sea fan (Annella sp.). Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) swims through a school of Pacific creolefish (Paranthias colonus). Wolf Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands.. East Pacific Ocean

Portrait of a tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) on a coral reef. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Portrait of a male short snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) in sea oak seaweed (Halidrys siliquosa). Devon, England, United Kingdom. British Isles. English Channel. North East Atlantic Ocean

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) close to the camera with a golden trevally fish (Gnathanodon speciosus) and outline of another whale shark behind, in the plankton-rich green waters of La Paz bay

Several mimic goatfish (Mulliodichthys mimicus) hide within a school of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) on a coral reef. North Ari Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

School of White collar butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare) pack together above a coral reef. North Male Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Orange painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) fishing. Here the frogfish is illuminated by a snooted strobe and the packground sand lit with a red LED torch. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) gripping onto a sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) off Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. October

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

Chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) migrate up a small river near Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada. September

Juvenile Pollock (Pollachius virens) school within the protective fronds of kelp near Port Joli, Nova Scotia, Canada. August

Graysby fish (Cephalopholis cruentata) a type of grouper, hiding in a sponge off Eleuthera, Bahamas

A juvenile soldierfish, possibly a Crescent-tail bigeye (Priacanthus hamrur) in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Larval flounder (possibly Laeops Kitahara) in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) holding on to a branch of a sea fan coral. Malapascua, Philippines

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

Striped marlin (Tetrapturus audax) feeding on Sardine (Sardinops sagax). Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Pacific Ocean, Mexico

Sohal surgeonfish (Acanthurus sohal), Red Sea, Egypt. January

Rock flagtail (Kuhlia rupestris) fish in river on the Southern Lagoon, Forgotten Coast, Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems UNESCO World Heritage Site. New Caledonia

Sergeant major (Abudefduf sp) schooling in mangroves of Isabela Island, Galapagos

Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in green turbid waters, Gunnison River, Colorado, USA, April

Piraputanga, (Brycon hilarii) reflected on the water surface, Aquario Natural, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Bohar snapper (Lutjanus bohar) school at Ras Mohammed, Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) hunting inside herring baitball (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Yellow warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

Silver Drummer (Kyphosus sydneyanus) fish off the coast of Neds Beach, Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island Group UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, New South Wales, Australia, October 2012

Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris), with Remoras (Echeneididae) Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve (Socorro Islands), Pacific Ocean, Western Mexico, March

Young Stone sculpin (Paracottus knerii), on endemic sponge (Lubomirskia baicalensis), Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

Tropical Flounder (Bothus mancus), Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site (Socorro Islands), Pacific Ocean

European Chubb (Squalius / Leuciscus cephalus) in cave, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. November

Orange anemonefish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in its host Mertens carpet sea anemone (Stichodactyla mertensii). Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Celebes Sea / Sulawesi Sea

Flame anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus) displaying to the more drab female (above) during courtship in the evening. Similan Islands, Thailand. Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) female at night with Bar jacks (Caranx ruber), South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary. Gulf Stream, West Atlantic Ocean

Patagonian redfish (Sebastes oculatus) about 4cm, Comau Fjord, Patagonia, Chile

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) Yap, Micronesia

Giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) opening its mouth to breathe, at night on the barge wreck, Gubal Island, northern Red Sea

Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its awingsa (in fact enlarged pectoral
Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its wings (in fact enlarged pectoral fins) Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia, Java Sea

Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) profile of male displaying (the blue stripe at the bottom of the frame is the tail of another individual) Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Blackspotted stingray (Taeniurops meyeni) with a remora (Echeneis naucrates) attached to its belly swimming in the open water with a diver in the background. Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

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"Exploring the Diverse World of Ray-Finned Fish: From Seagrass Meadows to Coral Reefs" Witness the graceful Dugong (Dugong dugon) male as he indulges in a feast within a vibrant seagrass meadow (Halophila stipulacea), showcasing their unique feeding habits. Dive into the depths and encounter majestic Killer Whales or Orcas (Orcinus orca) as they navigate through the vast ocean, displaying their intelligence and teamwork while hunting for prey. Behold the mesmerizing beauty of an RF-Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) gracefully swimming over a colorful coral reef, reminding us of the delicate balance between these fascinating creatures and their environment. Get captivated by a stunning portrait of Tarpon fish (Megalops atlanticus) in Eleuthera, Bahamas during December, highlighting their impressive size and distinctive appearance. Immerse yourself in an underwater landscape at Aquario Natural, Rio Baia Bonito, where Piraputanga fish (Brycon hilarii) roam freely amidst breathtaking surroundings. Marvel at the enchanting sight of young European eels (Anguilla anguilla), known as elvers or glass eels, embarking on their incredible journey across oceans to reach freshwater habitats. Explore the magical world beneath kelp forests with Weedy seadragons (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus), marvelously camouflaged males carrying eggs on their tails—a true testament to nature's wonders. Discover Malacosteus niger—also known as stoplight loosejaw—an elusive deep-sea dweller that possesses bioluminescent adaptations enabling it to thrive in extreme darkness.