Sunda Collection (page 6)

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

Princess Damselfish (Pomacentrus vaiuli) adult, swimming, Manado, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, August

Bleekers Cardinalfish (Archamia bleekeri) shoal, swimming beside coral bommie, Gili Lawa Laut, near Komodo Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) dead adult, laying on back underwater, Gili Lawa Laut, Komodo N. P
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) dead adult, laying on back underwater, Gili Lawa Laut, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) adult, swimming over coral reef, Gili Lawa Laut, near Komodo Island, Komodo N. P
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) adult, swimming over coral reef, Gili Lawa Laut, near Komodo Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Ostracod (Ostracoda sp. ) adult, on sand at night, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April
Ostracod (Ostracoda sp.) adult, on sand at night, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Thousand-pores Starfish (Fromia milleporella) adult, on coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Amberfish Sea Cucumber (Thelenota anax) adult, spawning, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Upside-down Jellyfish (Cassiopeia andromeda) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) adult, swimming in reef habitat, Batu Bulong, Tatawa Besar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Zebra Urchin Crab (Zebrida adamsii) adult female, carrying eggs beneath abdomen, on Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Jellyfish Carry Crab (Ethusa sp. ) adult, carrying Upside-down Jellyfish (Cassiopeia andromeda)
Jellyfish Carry Crab (Ethusa sp.) adult, carrying Upside-down Jellyfish (Cassiopeia andromeda) with Magnificent Anemone Shrimp (Ancylomenes magnificus) on sand, Gili Lawa Darat Bay

Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica) adult, with tentacles extended, Kalabahi Bay, Alor Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

View of coastline with hills and ship from surface of sea, Mobula Point dive site, Padar Island, Komodo N. P
View of coastline with hills and ship from surface of sea, Mobula Point dive site, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Sponge-dwelling Snapping Shrimp (Synalpheus sp. ) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January
Sponge-dwelling Snapping Shrimp (Synalpheus sp.) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Clear Cleaner Shrimp (Urocaridella antonbruunii) adult, on Immaculate Puffer (Arothron immaculatus) head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Scorpion Spider Conch (Lambis scorpius) adult, close-up of eyes, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Sponge Isopod (Santia sp. ) group, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January
Sponge Isopod (Santia sp.) group, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Richmonds Wrasse (Halichoeres richmondi) adult male, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Trapezium Horse Conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Bat Volute (Cymbiola vespertilio) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Pin-striped Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus) adult male, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Scythe Triggerfish (Sufflamen bursa) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Gilded Triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus) adult female, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Chain-lined Wrasse (Halichoeres leucurus) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Spiny Chromis (Acanthochromis polyacanthus) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Common Seahorse (Hippocampus taeniopterus) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Paddle-flap Scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeri) adult, resting on sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Long-spine Porcupinefish (Diodon holocanthus) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

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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.