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Orbiculate cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) sheltering amongst roots of mangroves

Orbiculate cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) sheltering amongst roots of mangroves


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Orbiculate cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) sheltering amongst roots of mangroves

Orbiculate cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) sheltering amongst roots of mangroves (Rhizophora sp.)
in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Pacific ocean

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Acanthopteri Actinopterygii Apogonidae Bony Fish Cardinalfish Catalogue14 Coast Coastal Coastal Wetland Fish Indo Pacific Indonesia Irian Jaya Mangrove Melanesia New Guinea Oceania Osteichthyes Pacific Ocean Perciformes Percomorphi Ray Finned Fish South East Asia Tropical West Irian Jaya Biodiversity Hotspot Saltwater


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Underwater Hide-and-Seek - Orbiculate Cardinalfish Find Perfect Mangrove Retreat in Raja Ampat!

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. In this print by Nick Hawkins, we are transported to the enchanting world beneath the waves of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Here, amidst a maze of tangled roots belonging to majestic mangroves (Rhizophora sp. ), a group of orbiculate cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) have found their ultimate hideout. These vibrant ray-finned fish, with their striking orange bodies and contrasting blue eyes, seem to be playing an underwater game of hide-and-seek among nature's own fortress. The intricate network of roots provides them with both shelter and camouflage from potential predators lurking nearby. As if posing for a family portrait, these charming creatures huddle together closely while peering out curiously at the photographer's lens. Their synchronized movements create a mesmerizing dance that showcases their unity and resilience within this coastal wetland ecosystem. Raja Ampat is renowned as one of Earth's biodiversity hotspots, teeming with life both above and below the water's surface. This snapshot captures just a fraction of its incredible marine diversity—a testament to the wonders that lie beneath our oceans. So dive into this extraordinary image and let your imagination swim alongside these playful orbiculate cardinalfish as they navigate through their watery haven amongst the mangrove roots. It serves as a reminder that even in nature's most unexpected places, beauty thrives!

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