Biodiversity Hotspots Collection (page 8)

Palmar tree frog (Boana / Hypsiboas pellucens) on plant stem, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Andean forest pit viper (Bothriopsis pulchra) curled up on fern, Sumaco, Napo, Ecuador

Booted racket tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) two males fighting in flight, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Eyelash palm pit viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) with tongue extended, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Parsons Chameleon (Calumma parsonii) close up of eye and skin, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Moramanga, Madagascar

Magnificent land-snail (Helicophanta magnifica) Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Moramanga, Madagascar

Spotted fish-scaled gecko (Geckolepis maculata) close up of scales, Palmarium, Atsinanana, Madagascar

Bigfin squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) hovering in mid water at night. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

RF- Pair of Rock beauties (Holacanthus tricolor) spawning at dusk. The larger male rubs against the flank of female during the spawning rise. Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemari maria) yawns as it peers out from a hole in the reef. West Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Boulder brain coral (Colpophyllia natans) photographed with a long exposure with camera rotation. Taken with circular fisheye lens. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Caribbean Sea

Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp. ) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp)
Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp.) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp.), there are two colour varieties here, possibly different species

Southern stingrays (Hypanus americanus) swimming over a sand bar in the early morning. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Lionfish (Pterois volitans) portrait, invasive species in the Caribbean. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Close up of pattern of the cerata of a nudibranch (Janolus savinkini). Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) on a sandy seabed. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) yawning on a coral reef drop off. San Salvador island, Bahamas. Bahamas Sea, Tropical West Atlantic Ocean

A stand of Pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) growing on a coral reef, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) capturing a pelagic shrimp with long red antennae, in midwater, at night. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines

Orange-finned anemonefish (Amphiprion chrysopterus) guarding their recently spawned red eggs on a rock next to the host anemone. Rock Islands, Palau, Micronesia. Tropical west Pacific Ocean

Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) close up, on a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Yellowhead jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) spitting out sand as it digs its burrow. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Parachute daisies (Ursinia anthemoides) Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis) on a coral reef, with the camera rotated during the long exposure. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Kelp gull (Larus dominicanus) on rocky shore with crashing waves at sunset, Bird Island, Lamberts Bay, Western Cape province, South Africa, September 2012

Tropical forest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, March 2005

Detail of palm leaf, backlit in sunshine, New Caledonia

RF- Boulder star coral (Montastrea annularis) showing fluorescent green coloration, photographed under blue light at night, to excite fluorescent pigments in the coral, East End, Grand Cayman

Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over sand in shallow water, split level photo with blue sky and clouds. The Sandbar, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

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

Verreauxs sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) running across a road with bus in background, Berenty Private Reserve, southern Madagascar, August 2016

Asiatic elephants (Elephas maximus indicus) sniffing the air as they get close to a water body, Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India

Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) at the surface. Stingray City, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea. Bait was used for this shot

Split level photo of an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) floating at the surface over a shallow seagrass meadow, close to mangroves

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

Adult female Fosa (Crytoprocta ferox) stalking prey on deciduous forest floor. Kirindy Forest, western Madagascar. November 2010

Coquerels sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) Palmarium, Atsinanana, Madagascar

Indri (Indri indri) feeding on fresh leaves / shoots in the rainforest canopy. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, eastern Madagascar

Tropical forest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, March 2005

Parachute daisies (Ursinia anthemoides) Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Verreauxs sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) female carrying baby, Berenty Private Reserve, Madagascar. Endangered species

Las Gralarias Glassfrog (Nymphargus lasgralarias) spawn with tadpoles developing in eggs hanging from leaf, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Pinocchio lizard (Anolis proboscis) male on stem, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador, Endangered species

Minute Glassfrog (Centrolene peristictum) male guarding eggs, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador, Vulnerable species

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) female carrying baby on her back, member of Humba group, Virunga National Park, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, Critically endangered

RF- Pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) over shallow sand bank accompanied by larger Bottlenosed dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). Sandy Ridge, Little Bahama Bank, Bahamas

Cuban tree snail ( Polymita sulphurosa) collected near Moa, Cuba, Endangered

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"Exploring the Wonders of Biodiversity Hotspots: A Glimpse into Nature's Masterpieces" Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) portrait, Eleuthera, Bahamas. December: Witness the majestic beauty of a Tarpon as it poses for its close-up in the crystal-clear waters of Eleuthera, showcasing the diversity found within this biodiversity hotspot. RF - Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over sand in shallow water at dawn: As dawn breaks over a tranquil shoreline, observe the graceful movements of a Southern stingray gliding effortlessly through shallow waters, reminding us of the delicate balance maintained by these hotspots. Male Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) climbing down tree trunk from forest canopy. Mid-altitude: Venture into the heart of lush forests and catch sight of a male Fossa descending from towering trees with agility and grace, highlighting how biodiversity hotspots harbor unique species adapted to their specific habitats. Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) mouth wide open, feeding in shallow water: Hold your breath as you witness an awe-inspiring moment when a great hammerhead shark feeds near shorelines—a testament to both nature's power and vulnerability that exists within these precious ecosystems. Three Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) socializing under the surface, Dominica: Delve beneath ocean depths where three magnificent Sperm whales engage in social interactions unseen by most eyes—revealing yet another captivating dimension within biodiversity hotspots like Dominica. RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) on walkabout on coral reef. Puerto Galera: Marvel at vibrant coral reefs teeming with life as an enchanting Mantis shrimp embarks on its colorful journey amidst intricate underwater landscapes—an emblematic scene from Puerto Galera's biodiversity hotspot.