Ray Finned Fish Collection (page 9)

Large school of Bohar snappers (Lutjanus bohar) gather with smaller shoal of Batfish (Platax orbicularis) in open water off Ras Mohammed at the tip of Sinai, Egypt

School of Bohar snappers (Lutjanus bohar) Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Male Bullethead parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) displaying in late afternoon. Ras Katy, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Male Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swimming in open water, Ras Katy, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Mirrored portrait of a Weedy scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea. Digitally manipulated (the face is reflected down mid-line)

RF - Spinyhead blenny fish (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) extends out of its hole in a red sponge to snare passing food. Caribbean Sea

Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) hiding in coral, Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines

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

Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostrus) with Blue gill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) cleaning it, in a freshwater spring, beneath trees. Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River, Florida, USA

RF- Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) peering from hole in massive Starlet coral (Siderastrea siderea). East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Common fangtooth (Anoplogaster cornuta) deep sea species from Atlantic Ocean close to Cape Verde. Captive

Deep sea fish (Moridae sp. ) from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive
Deep sea fish (Moridae sp.) from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) and Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, San Benitos Islands, Baja California Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve, Baja California, Mexico, May

Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) catching an Alewife (Alosa pseudoharengus) in Somes Sound, Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. June

Variegated lizardfish (Synodus variegatus), Bismarck Sea, Vitu Islands, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Spearing salmon, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Spearing salmon, c1923

Sardine bait ball (Sardinops sagax) escaping Striped marlin (Tetrapturus audax) that is attempting to feed on them. West Coast of Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. Pacific Ocean

A shoal of Golden grey mullet (Liza aurata) swim in the surf breaking on the shore of El Hierro Island. Canary Islands, Spain. East Atlantic Ocean

Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) standing at top of waterfall catching Salmon (Salmo sp)
Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) standing at top of waterfall catching Salmon (Salmo sp.), Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska. July

Leopard grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea) and Dentex (Dentex sp. ) hunting a large school of Sardines (Sardina sp)
Leopard grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea) and Dentex (Dentex sp.) hunting a large school of Sardines (Sardina sp.), Espiritu Santo Island, Baja California, Mexico, Sea of Cortez

Brandt's cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) feeding on a bait ball of Sardines (Sardina sp)
Brandt's cormorant (Phalacrocorax penicillatus) feeding on a bait ball of Sardines (Sardina sp.) being followed by a California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), Espiritu Santo Island

Two Blue spotted mud skippers (Boleophthalmus boddarti) fighting at water's edge, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India

Coral reef with Threadfin anthias (Pseudanthias huchtii) shoal with Bluegreen chromis (Chromis viridis) amongst them, under shallow sea with a coconut tree forest in background, Philippines

Shoal of Lowfin chub (Kyphosus vaigiensis) evading a Coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata), Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Pacific trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) juvenile swimming near the water surface in the open ocean, Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Two Sockeye / Red Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), female digging riverbed to lay eggs on spawning ground. Trees showing autumnal colours, Adams river, British Columbia, Canada. October

Bigeye trevallies (Caranx sexfasciatus) shoal. Darwin Island, Galapagos National Park, Pacific Ocean

Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica) camouflaged on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp)
Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica) camouflaged on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp.), Ambon Bay, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea

Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) demonstrates the effectiveness of its camouflage as it shelters amongst seaweeds. This individual is a male carrying eggs

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming with a Twinspot snapper (Lutjanus bohar), Okinawa, Japan, Pacific Ocean

Lionfish (Pterois volitans) patrolling the edge of Suzie's Bommie, a healthy reef and popular dive site accessible from Lololata Island Resort near Port Moresby, Coral Sea, Papua New Guinea

Male Korean seahorse (Hippocampus haema) giving birth. Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan

Healthy coral reef landscape, Carl's Ultimate dive site in the Eastern Fields of Papua New Guinea

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) making its way across the muck and rubble substrate of Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Scrapemouth mbuna cichlid (Labeotropheus trewavasae) swimming. Thumbi West island, Lake Malawi, Malawi

Small green utaka cichlid (Nyassachromis leuciscus) swimming. Thumbi West island, Lake Malawi, Malawi

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

Common clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in the tentacles of its host, Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), on a coral reef, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Molucca Sea

School of Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) females, swimming around Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) feeding on plankton brought to the reef by currents, Ras Mohammed National Park

Pair of Spotted unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) courtship display above the reef, Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) male, swimming close to surface, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Group of Clarion angelfish (Holacanthus clarionensis) cleaning an Oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) as it swims over the reef, Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) rolling over on its back as it is cleaned by Clarion angelfish (Holacanthus clarionensis), Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Two Oceanic manta rays (Mobula birostris) waiting to be cleaned by Clarion angelfish (Holacanthus clarionensis), Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

School of Burrito grunts (Anisotremus interruptus) huddling together in tight ball, Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Yellowmargin moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) peering out from Digitate leather coral (Sinularia sp)
Yellowmargin moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) peering out from Digitate leather coral (Sinularia sp.) on a reef, Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) sheltering beneath a large Table coral (Acropora sp.) on a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Shoal of large reef fish including Onespot snapper (Lutjanus monostigma), Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) and Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum)

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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.