Perciformes Collection (page 23)

Spotted grouper, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Schoolmaster snapper, Belize

Whale Shark feeding under fishing platform, West Papua
A whale shark (Rhincodon typus), near the surface as the evening sun descends, sending shafts of light over the shark, Cenderawasih Bay, Papua, Indonesia

Gold-specs Jawfish in its hole with mouth open, Philippines
Gold-specs jawfish (Opistognathus randalli) in its hole with mouth open in a menacing stance, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines

Caribbean Princess Parrotfish

A large Sheepshead ruising the bottom of a rock jetty
A large Sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus), cruising the bottom of the rock jetty about 60 feet deep in the channel of St. Andrew Bay leading to the Gulf of Mexico in Panama City Beach, Florida

School of schoolmaster snapper, Belize

Acropora nusata stony corals in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Stony corals (Acropora nusata), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Triplefin Blenny lays on some coral, Papua New Guinea

Gold-speck jawfish pouting, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Gold-speck jawfish pouting, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A pair of pennant coralfish swimming by a coral reef
The pennant coralfish is a social fish found in ocean reef shoals and is primarily a plankton eater

Schooling fish swim near Cocos Island, Costa Rica
Schooling fish swim in the depths of the Pacific Ocean near Cocos Island, Costa Rica. This remote, Pacific island is famous for its healthy fish and shark populations

Close-up of a whip goby on whip coral, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Prehistoric Pteraspis jawless fish swimming with a group of Chelmon Butterflyfish
Pteraspis is an extinct genus of jawless ocean fish that lived in the Devonian period, seen here with a group of Chelmon Butterflyfish

A largemouth bass faces swimming in Ponce de Leon Springs, Florida

Mesosaurus attacks a Mangrove red snapper fish
Mesosaurus marine reptile attacks a Mangrove red snapper fish in a Permian ocean

Plesiosaurus dinosaurs chase a school of Lemonpeel Angelfish
A school of Lemonpeel Angelfish swim together for protection from Plesiosaurus dinosaurs

Fire corals (Millepora) with anthias (Anthiinae), Red Sea, Sudan

Blue Striped Grunt (Haemulon sciurus) with sponge, Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Schoolmaster Snapper (Lutjanus apodus) on the reef, Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) on the reef, Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Coral reef with French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru), Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) in Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Maldives, Indian Ocean

Green Chromis (Chromis viridis) on the coral reef, Indian Ocean, Maldives

Diver and Blackfinned anemonefish or Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Diver and Table Coral with Green Chromis (Chromis viridis), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Bluefin Trevally -Caranx melampygus- chasing a Blacktip Reef Shark -Carcharhinus melanopterus-, Kurendhoo Island, Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives

Painted comber -Serranus scriba-, Mediterranean Sea, Croatia

Damselfish -Chromis chromis-, near Santa Maria, Azores, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal

Comber -Serranus cabrilla-, below, and Ornate Wrasse -Thalassoma pavo-, near Santa Maria, Azores, Atlantic Ocean, Portugal

Tail of a smoked Mackerel -Scomber scombrus-

Yellow Sailfin Tang -Zebrasoma flavescens-, tropical coastal waters

Sea Raven -Hemitripterus villosus-, Japan Sea, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation, Far East

Japanese warbonnet or Fringed blenny -Chirolophis japonicus-, Japan Sea, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation, Far East

Yellow Rockfish or Three-stripe Rockfish -Sebastes trivittatus-, Japan Sea, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation, Far East

Ring-tailed Cardinalfish -Apogon aureus-, Gulf of Oman, Oman

School of Teira Batfish -Platax teira- under jetty, Makadi Bay, Red Sea, Hurghada, Egypt

Red Sea Clownfish or Two-banded Anemonefish -Amphiprion bicinctus- in a Haddons Carpet Anemone -Stichodactyla haddoni-, Red Sea, Egypt

Stargazer or Atlantic Stargazer -Uranoscopus scaber-, Black Sea, Crimea, Ukraine

Atlantic Stargazer -Uranoscopus scaber-, Black Sea, Crimea, Ukraine

Scrawled filefish -Osbeckia scripta-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Sea goldie, Jevel fairy basslet -Pseudanthias squamipinnis-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Masked butterfly, Golden butterflyfish, Bluecheek butterflyfish -Chaetodon semilarvatus-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Harlequin Sweetlips -Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides-, Palau

Diver watching Humphead wrasse -Cheilinus undulatus- and Bluefin trevally -Caranx melampygus-, Embudu channel, Indian Ocean, Tilla, South Male Atoll, Maldives

Humphead wrasse -Cheilinus undulatus-, Palau

French Angelfish -Pomacanthus paru- above coral reef, Little Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

Two French Angelfishes -Pomacanthus paru- above coral reef, Little Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

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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.