Sunda Collection (page 5)

Black-and-crimson Oriole (Oriolus cruentus consanguineus) adult male, perched on branch, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Black-and-crimson Oriole (Oriolus cruentus consanguineus) adult male, perched on branch, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Blue-masked Leafbird (Chloropsis venusta) adult male, perched on branch, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Blue-masked Leafbird (Chloropsis venusta) adult male, perched on branch, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Ferruginous Babbler (Trichastoma bicolor) adult, perched on twig, Way Kambas N. P
Ferruginous Babbler (Trichastoma bicolor) adult, perched on twig, Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Horsfields Babbler (Malacocincla sepiaria barussana) adult, perched on branch, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Horsfields Babbler (Malacocincla sepiaria barussana) adult, perched on branch, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Fire-tufted Barbet (Psilopogon pyrolophus) adult, feeding on fruit, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Fire-tufted Barbet (Psilopogon pyrolophus) adult, feeding on fruit, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Large Frogmouth (Batrachostomus auritus) adult, perched on branch, Way Kambas N. P
Large Frogmouth (Batrachostomus auritus) adult, perched on branch, Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Goulds Frogmouth (Batrachostomus stellatus) adult, perched on twig, Way Kambas N. P
Goulds Frogmouth (Batrachostomus stellatus) adult, perched on twig, Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Lesser Shortwing (Brachypteryx leucophris leucophris) adult, standing on mossy log, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Lesser Shortwing (Brachypteryx leucophris leucophris) adult, standing on mossy log, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Graceful Pitta (Pitta venusta) adult, standing on forest floor, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Graceful Pitta (Pitta venusta) adult, standing on forest floor, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Red-billed Partridge (Arborophila rubrirostris) adult, walking on forest floor, Mount Kerinci, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Red-billed Partridge (Arborophila rubrirostris) adult, walking on forest floor, Mount Kerinci, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Jambi Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Blyths Frogmouth (Batrachostomus affinis) adult male, perched on branch, Way Kambas N. P
Blyths Frogmouth (Batrachostomus affinis) adult male, perched on branch, Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Sunda Forktail (Enicurus velatus sumatranus) adult male, perched on clod of soil, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Sunda Forktail (Enicurus velatus sumatranus) adult male, perched on clod of soil, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Little Cuckoo-dove (Macropygia ruficeps sumatrana) adult, feeding in fruiting tree, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Little Cuckoo-dove (Macropygia ruficeps sumatrana) adult, feeding in fruiting tree, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Black-browed Barbet (Megalaima oorti oorti) adult, perched on twig, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Black-browed Barbet (Megalaima oorti oorti) adult, perched on twig, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting meninting) adult male, with tail cocked, perched on branch, Way Kambas N. P
Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting meninting) adult male, with tail cocked, perched on branch, Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Green Broadbill (Calyptomena viridis viridis) adult male, perched on twig, Way Kambas N. P
Green Broadbill (Calyptomena viridis viridis) adult male, perched on twig, Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Snowy-browed Flycatcher (Ficedula hyperythra sumatrana) adult male, standing on mossy wall, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Snowy-browed Flycatcher (Ficedula hyperythra sumatrana) adult male, standing on mossy wall, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Cream-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus simplex simplex) adult, perched on branch, Way Kambas N. P
Cream-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus simplex simplex) adult, perched on branch, Way Kambas N.P. Lampung Province, Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Discarded fishing net caught over rock with coral, Kalabahi Bay, Alor Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Hearth Heart Urchin (Maretia planulata) adults, group on black sand, Manado, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Catalas Starfish (Thromidia catalai) adult, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July
Catalas Starfish (Thromidia catalai) adult, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Lisas Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina lisa) adult, at burrow entrance, Gili Lawa Darat Bay, near Komodo Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Boxer Shrimp (Stenopus tenuirostris) adult, at night, Aer Perang, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Ladybug Amphipod (Cyproideidae sp. ) adult, on blue seasquirt, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Ladybug Amphipod (Cyproideidae sp.) adult, on blue seasquirt, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Rudmans Phyllidiella Nudibranch (Phyllidiella rudmani) adult, Pulau Putri, Thousand Islands, Jakarta, Java, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May

Beautifully-banded Moonsnail (Natica euzona) adult, on sand at night, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Lollyfish Sea Cucumber (Holothuria atra) adult, Nusa Penida, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Magnificent Ceratosoma Nudibranch (Ceratosoma magnificum) adult, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Magnificent Ceratosoma Nudibranch (Ceratosoma magnificum) adult, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Light-sensitive Sea Cucumber (Holothuria impatiens) adult, extruding sticky defensive cuivierian respiratory tubules at night, Manado, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Moon Wrasse (Thalassoma lunare) shoal, feeding on Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major (Abudefduf vaigiensis) eggs, Batu Bulong, Tatawa Besar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Blackspot Pygmy Wrasse (Wetmorella nigropinnata) juvenile, swimming, Sebayor Kecil, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Yellowtail Coris Wrasse (Coris gaimard) juvenile, swimming, Sebayor Kecil, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Humpnose Unicornfish (Naso tuberosus) adult, swimming amongst Elongate Surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata) shoal, Gili Lawa Laut, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Elongate Surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata) adult, close-up of head, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Peacock Sole (Pardachirus pavoninus) juvenile, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Manado Seahorse (Hippocampus manadensis) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Papuan Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis papuensis) adult, on black sand, Nudi Falls, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Denises Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus denise) adult, clinging to sea-fan, Wudong Bay, Maumere, Flores Island, Komodo N. P
Denises Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus denise) adult, clinging to sea-fan, Wudong Bay, Maumere, Flores Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Compressed Toby (Canthigaster compressa) adult, swimming at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, August

Honshu Pipefish (Doryrhamphus japonicus) adult male, with eggs in brood pouch on abdomen, Aer Bajo, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, August

Blue-barred Parrotfish (Scarus ghobban) adult female, swimming, Padar Island, Komodo N. P
Blue-barred Parrotfish (Scarus ghobban) adult female, swimming, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Ornate Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) juvenile, swimming at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, August

Steinitz Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris steinitzi) adult, at burrow entrance, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Blue-spotted Cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii) adult, swimming at night, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Fierce Shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops feroculus) adult, at burrow entrance, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Scrawled Filefish (Aluterus scriptus) adult, close-up of head, at night, Lembeh Island, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Bleekers Damselfish (Chrysiptera bleekeri) adult, swimming, Sebayor Kecil, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Threespot Dascyllus (Dascyllus trimaculatus) juvenile, resting on sponge, Uhak Reef, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia, October

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The Sunda Islands: A Diverse and Enchanting Archipelago From the stunning underwater world of Lembeh Straits to the historical events that shaped its past, the Sunda Islands in Indonesia are a treasure trove of natural wonders and captivating stories. Picture No. 10751066 showcases an adult Starry Blenny seeking refuge in a hole, highlighting the rich marine biodiversity found in this region. With its vibrant colors and unique features, this fish is just one example of the countless species that call these waters home. Another inhabitant of Lembeh Straits is the majestic Humpback Grouper, as captured in another image. Its graceful swimming motion reflects both power and elegance, reminding us of the incredible diversity beneath the surface. But it's not only underwater where Sunda shines; on land resides fascinating creatures like the Sunda stink badger - Mydaus javanensis - known for its distinct odor but also for being an important part of local ecosystems. Delving into history, we find ourselves transported back to 1883 when Krakatoa volcano erupted with catastrophic force. This event left a lasting impact on not only Indonesia but also global climate patterns due to massive ash clouds that affected temperatures worldwide. Additionally, during World War II after Singapore fell to Japanese forces, they set their sights on conquering the Dutch Empire's great islands within the Sunda Archipelago. The color lithograph depicts this pivotal moment in history when these islands became battlegrounds with far-reaching consequences. The Sunda Islands have always been a place where nature intertwines with human narratives – from breathtaking marine life to significant historical events. Exploring this archipelago promises endless discoveries and reminds us why it continues to captivate adventurers from around the globe.