Sunda Collection (page 8)

Monster Shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys oni) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Naudes Rubble Dwarfgoby (Trimma naudei) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Akihitos Goby (Exyrias akihito) adult, with extended fins, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Yellowfoot Shrimpgoby (Vanderhorstia phaeosticta) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Ocellated Flounder (Pseudorhombus dupliciocellatus) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Seagrass Filefish (Acreichthys tomentosus) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Ventral-barred Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus sericus) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Fingered Dragonet (Dactylopus dactylopus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Kuiters Dragonet (Dactylopus kuiteri) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Delicate Dragonet (Callionymus delicatulus) adult, resting on sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

White-margined Moray (Gymnothorax albimarginatus) adult, free-swimming on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Comet (Calloplesiops altivelis) adult, with false-eye spot, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Honey-head Damsel (Dischistodus prosopotaenia) juvenile, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Thornback Cowfish (Lactoria fornasini) adult, swimming head-on, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Kleins Butterflyfish (Chaetodon kleinii) adults, shoal feeding on Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major (Abudefduf vaigiensis) eggs, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Brassy Trevally (Caranx papuensis) adult, with Blue-spotted Ribbontail Ray (Taeniura lymma) adult, swimming over black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Triplespot Blenny (Crossosalarias macrospilus) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Hairtail Snakeblenny (Xiphasia setifer) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Shorthead Sabretooth Blenny (Petroscirtes breviceps) adult, sheltering in bottle, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Pom-pom Crab (Lybia tesselata) adult female, with Anemones (Bunodeopsis / Triactis sp. ) on claws for protection
Pom-pom Crab (Lybia tesselata) adult female, with Anemones (Bunodeopsis / Triactis sp.) on claws for protection, carrying eggs beneath abdomen, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Potato Coral (Platygyra sinensis) colony, Pulau Putus, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Tiny Hermit Crab (Pagurixus rubrovittatus) adult, resting on sponge, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Prickly Brittlestar (Ophiocoma erinaceus) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Red Disc Coral (Fungia sp. ) polyps, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January
Red Disc Coral (Fungia sp.) polyps, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Grumpy Sponge Crab (Mclaydromia dubia) adult, with sponge for protection, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Redspot Sponge Crab (Lewindromia unidentata) adult, with straw mat for protection, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

View of coastline and hills, Komodo N. P. Rinca Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March
View of coastline and hills, Komodo N.P. Rinca Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

View of tropical reef habitat with crinoids, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
View of tropical reef habitat with crinoids, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

View of tropical reef habitat with fish shoal, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
View of tropical reef habitat with fish shoal, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Berrys Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi) adult, burying in sand, Padar Island, Komodo N. P
Berrys Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi) adult, burying in sand, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Colemans Shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) two adults, in Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Purple-lined Nembrotha Seaslug (Nembrotha purpureolineata) adult, Tatawa Besar Island, near Komodo Island, Komodo N. P
Purple-lined Nembrotha Seaslug (Nembrotha purpureolineata) adult, Tatawa Besar Island, near Komodo Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Kunes Chromodoris Seaslug (Goniobranchus kuniei) adult, mantle flapping behaviour, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Kunes Chromodoris Seaslug (Goniobranchus kuniei) adult, mantle flapping behaviour, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Schmeltz Discodoris Nudibranch (Discodoris schmeltziana) adult, crawling on sand, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Orange-spotted Mitre (Mitra mitra) adult, on sand, Padar Island, Komodo N. P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March
Orange-spotted Mitre (Mitra mitra) adult, on sand, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Bignose Unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) adult, swimming, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N. P
Bignose Unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) adult, swimming, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Black-banded Cerberilla Nudibranch (Cerberilla annulata) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Spotted Worm Sea Cucumber (Synapta maculata) adult, releasing sperm, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Longarm Prawn (Heteropenaeus longimanus) adult, free-swimming, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Longarm Prawn (Heteropenaeus longimanus) adult, free-swimming, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Brown Sandfish Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia vitiensis) adult, extruding white sticky cuivierian tubules in defensive behaviour, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Green Wrasse (Halichoeres solorensis) adult, swimming, Gili Mota Island, between Rinca and Flores Islands, Komodo N. P
Green Wrasse (Halichoeres solorensis) adult, swimming, Gili Mota Island, between Rinca and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray (Manta birostris) adult, close-up of gill slits, feeding, Karang Makassar, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray (Manta birostris) two adults, feeding, swimming over reef, Padar Island, Komodo N. P
Giant Oceanic Manta Ray (Manta birostris) two adults, feeding, swimming over reef, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Ringed Pipefish (Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus) adult, swimming, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Ringed Pipefish (Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus) adult, swimming, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Black-blotched Porcupinefish (Diodon liturosus) adult, close-up of head, inflated in defensive posture, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

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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.