Demersal Collection

Puffer Filefish (Brachaluteres taylori) juvenile, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Black-spotted Puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) adult, resting on sand, Manado, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

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

Longnose Filefish (Oxymonacanthus longirostris) adult, Tanjung Nukae, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia, October

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

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

Orange-lined Triggerfish (Balistapus undulatus) adult, swimming in reef, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Radial Filefish (Acreichthys radiatus) adult, camouflaged in xeniid soft coral, Reta Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Leopard Grouper (Cephalopholis leopardus) adult, being cleaned by White-banded Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis), Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Black-spotted Puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) adult, close-up of head, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Stingray fossil C013 / 6677
Fossil of the extinct stingray Heliobatis radians. This specimen is around 45 million years old and was found in the Eocene rocks of the Green River formation, Wyoming, USA

Red gurnard, 19th century artwork C013 / 6324
Red gurnard (Aspitrigla cuculus). Plate 89 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Atlantic cod, 19th century artwork C013 / 6323
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). Plate 81 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

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Dive into the mesmerizing world creatures. 🐠 From the elegant Black-spotted Puffer resting on the soft sand in Manado, Sulawesi, to its close-up headshot on black sand in Lembeh Straits, these adult puffers never fail to captivate. 🌊 Witness the graceful movements of a juvenile Puffer Filefish as it swims through the crystal-clear waters of Lembeh Straits. Its vibrant colors and playful demeanor are truly enchanting. 🐡 As night falls, behold the mysterious beauty of a Compressed Toby swimming gracefully through the dark waters of Lembeh Straits. Its sleek body glows under moonlight, creating an ethereal sight. ✨ Venture further to Tanjung Nukae in Wetar Island and encounter an exquisite Longnose Filefish with its elongated snout exploring its surroundings with curiosity and grace. Explore beneath the surface at Lembeh Island during nighttime and discover a Scrawled Filefish showcasing intricate patterns on its head that seem like works of art illuminated by underwater lights. Observe Seagrass Filefish as they navigate their habitat effortlessly in Lembeh Straits during different months - January and February - revealing their adaptability to changing environments while maintaining their striking appearance. Marvel at Radial Filefish nestled within xeniid soft coral off Rinca Island in Komodo National Park; this symbiotic relationship between fish and coral is simply awe-inspiring. Lastly, be amazed by an Orange-lined Triggerfish gracefully swimming amidst vibrant reefs in Seraya, Bali. Its vivid orange stripes create a stunning contrast against the colorful backdrop. Demersal creatures offer us glimpses into their extraordinary lives beneath our oceans' surfaces – reminding us how diverse and magnificent our planet truly is.