Perciformes Collection (page 2)

Giant Manta (Manta birostris) with Remoras (Remora brachyptera) attached to both wings, offshore Santa Maria Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Wolf-eel (Anarrhichthys ocellatus) Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Pacific Ocean

Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) with three parasitic Copepods at end of upper jaw. Hawaii

Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) with three parasitic Copepods at end of upper jaw. Hawaii

Gorgonian / Sea whip coral (Ellisella ceratophyta) with Ring tailed cardinalfish (Apogon aureus) swimming in front, West Papua, Indonesia

Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers
Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonetti) Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Thread-tail dartgoby (Ptereleotris hanae) Sharp Island or Kiu Tsui Chau, Kiu Tsui Country Park, Hong Kong, China

School of Perch (Perca fluviatilis) amongst Water lilies (Nuphar lutea) lit by the suns rays, Lake Bourget, Alps, Savoie, France, June

Stellar rockskipper (Entomacrodus stellifer) hiding in a barnacle. Sai Kung East Country Park, Hong Kong, China

Atlantic wolfish (Anarhichas lupus) looking out hole, Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada, July

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) portrait, migrating to spawn in river, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada, October

Three spot damselfish (Dascyllus trimaculatus) with Sea anemone home, Yap, Micronesia

Common anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with eggs in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Yap, Micronesia

Striped mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) with mouths wide open as they swim through the water, filtering zoopankton with their gill rakers. Marsa Shouna, Port Ghalib, Marsa Alam, Egypt. Red Sea

Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) sticking its head into the mouth of a Red Sea fusilier (Caesio lunaris) during a cleaning session. Small Crack, Sha ab Mahmud, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Coral Rabbitfish (Siganus corallinus) portrait, Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines

Cichlids (Cichlidae) in Lake Malawi, Malawi, November. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Striped mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) shoal swimming with open mouths, filtering for zooplankton. Marsa Shouna, Port Ghalib, Marsa Alam, Egypt. Red Sea

Bluespine unicornfish (Naso unicornis) Shark Reef to Jolande, Ras Mohammed National Park, Egypt, Red Sea

Trumpetfish (Aulostomus maculatus) using a Spanish Hogfish (Bodianus rufus) as a stalking horse. Spanish Hogfish is eating an arm of a starfish. Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean

Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) accompanied by pilotfish (Naucrates ductor) as it cruises beneath the surface of the Red Sea in the late afternoon, close to Little Brother Island

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) standing on Sea thrift (Armeria maritima) with wings out stretched with a beak full of sand eels. Close-up portrait. Fair Island, Shetland Islands, Scotland, July

Portrait of Blacktip grouper (Epinephelus fasciatus) resting in Barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Sulawesi Sea

Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) accompanied by a group of Pilotfish (Naucrates ductor). Rocky Island, Egypt. Red Sea

School of large Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) captive in growing pen. Depsite looking much smaller in the photo, these fish were 1.5m (5ft) long. Malta. Mediterranean Sea

The vertical reef wall at Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed, with Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) and soft corals (Dendronephthya spp.) Yellowsaddle goatfish (Parupeneus cyclostomus)

Large male Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) yawning. Ras Mohammed, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

School of Longnose parrotfish (Hipposcarus harid) swarming over reef. Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

RF- School of Blackfin barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) forming circle in open water at Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Klunzingers wrasse (Thalassoma klunzingeri) swimming over the edge of fringing reef where the water depth drops instantly from few feet to hundreds of meters. Ras Mohammed Marine Park, Sinai, Egypt

Male Yellow-headed jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) blows out the clutch of eggs he is incubating in his mouth to oxygenate them. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies

A female (in front) and male Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) over eggs in their spawning river. Adams River, British Columbia, Canada, October

Pair of Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) on their redd in a shallow stream. Female in front of male. Huihil Creek, Adams River, British Colombia, Canada, October

Striped mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) mouth wide open as it swims through the water, filtering zoopankton with its gill rakers. Marsa Shouna, Port Ghalib, Marsa Alam, Egypt. Red Sea

RF - A vibrant Red Sea coral reef scene, with orange female Scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) teeming over Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma)

RF - Close up detail of the eye and skin pattern of a Giant hawkfish (Cirrhitus rivulatus). Socorro Island, Pacific Ocean

RF - Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Striped marlin (Kajikia audax) feeding on bait balls, Eastern Pacific, Thetis Bank, Baja California, Mexico

Blue and gold fusilier / Scissor tailed fusilier (Caesio caerulaurea) school swimming through shafts of sunlight, West Papua, Indonesia

RF - School of large Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) captive in a growing pen. Depsite looking much smaller in the photo, these fish were 1.5m (5ft) long. Malta. Mediterranean Sea

Thousand of Gilt-head bream (Sparus aurata) inside a sea cage used for aquaculture, Ponza Island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua) shoal, Danube Delta, Romania, June

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair spawning. The larger male (behind) is lifting the female into the spawning rise on his pectoral fin, the smaller female (foreground) is releasing eggs

Blue spotted trevally (Caranx bucculentus) hunting small fish in the reef, South Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in their home, a Sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), on a coral reef. Big Brother island, Red Sea. Egypt

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) in flight, coming into land with beak full of sand eels (Ammodytes tobianus). Fair Isle, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, July

Three False clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in Sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Lighthouse Reef, Cabilao Island, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines, Pacific Ocean

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) migrating for spawning in river, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada, October

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Perciformes, also known as perch-like fish, encompass a diverse group of aquatic creatures that inhabit our oceans and freshwater bodies. From the majestic Dugong gracefully grazing on seagrass meadows to the Hawksbill sea turtle elegantly gliding over vibrant coral reefs, these species showcase the beauty and intricacy of marine life. Among them are the Eastern pomfreds, with their striking scalloped fins adding a touch of elegance to underwater landscapes. The male Ballan wrasse proudly displays his vibrant mating colors, captivating observers with his mesmerizing appearance. The Mediterranean parrotfish hovers above an algae-covered rock, its vivid hues blending harmoniously with its surroundings. In freshwater habitats like Cenote Nicte-Ha, colorful Cichlids find solace amidst water plants and leaves, creating a picturesque scene. Side by side swim Atlantic Mackerel and Chub Mackerel; their streamlined bodies perfectly adapted for swift movements through the water. Meanwhile, Dolphin Fish playfully surface dwell while showcasing their ray-finned magnificence. In the depths of Cod Hole in Australia's Great Barrier Reef resides the impressive Potato cod or potato grouper. This giant among fish commands attention with its sheer size and presence. Illustrations depicting Pomfret capture their unique features - sleek bodies designed for efficient swimming in open waters. And let us not forget about Naso brevirostris - a juvenile Pletail unicornfish whose horn will continue to grow as it matures into adulthood. Perciformes truly exemplify nature's artistry beneath the waves – an enchanting realm where colors blend seamlessly with form and function. These remarkable creatures remind us of the immense diversity that exists within our planet's aquatic ecosystems – each one deserving admiration and protection for generations to come.