Perciformes Collection (page 6)

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

Garibaldi fish (Hypsypops rubicundus) and Giant Kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, San Benitos Islands, Baja California Pacific Islands Biosphere Reserve, Baja California, Mexico, May

Sardine bait ball (Sardinops sagax) escaping Striped marlin (Tetrapturus audax) that is attempting to feed on them. West Coast of Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. Pacific Ocean

Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) standing at top of waterfall catching Salmon (Salmo sp)
Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) standing at top of waterfall catching Salmon (Salmo sp.), Brooks Falls, Katmai National Park, Alaska. July

Leopard grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea) and Dentex (Dentex sp. ) hunting a large school of Sardines (Sardina sp)
Leopard grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea) and Dentex (Dentex sp.) hunting a large school of Sardines (Sardina sp.), Espiritu Santo Island, Baja California, Mexico, Sea of Cortez

Two Blue spotted mud skippers (Boleophthalmus boddarti) fighting at water's edge, Sunderban tiger reserve, West Bengal, India

Coral reef with Threadfin anthias (Pseudanthias huchtii) shoal with Bluegreen chromis (Chromis viridis) amongst them, under shallow sea with a coconut tree forest in background, Philippines

Shoal of Lowfin chub (Kyphosus vaigiensis) evading a Coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata), Tubuai, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Two Sockeye / Red Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka), female digging riverbed to lay eggs on spawning ground. Trees showing autumnal colours, Adams river, British Columbia, Canada. October

Bigeye trevallies (Caranx sexfasciatus) shoal. Darwin Island, Galapagos National Park, Pacific Ocean

Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica) camouflaged on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp)
Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica) camouflaged on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp.), Ambon Bay, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming with a Twinspot snapper (Lutjanus bohar), Okinawa, Japan, Pacific Ocean

Healthy coral reef landscape, Carl's Ultimate dive site in the Eastern Fields of Papua New Guinea

Scrapemouth mbuna cichlid (Labeotropheus trewavasae) swimming. Thumbi West island, Lake Malawi, Malawi

Small green utaka cichlid (Nyassachromis leuciscus) swimming. Thumbi West island, Lake Malawi, Malawi

Common clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in the tentacles of its host, Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), on a coral reef, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Molucca Sea

School of Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) females, swimming around Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) feeding on plankton brought to the reef by currents, Ras Mohammed National Park

Pair of Spotted unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) courtship display above the reef, Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) male, swimming close to surface, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Group of Clarion angelfish (Holacanthus clarionensis) cleaning an Oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) as it swims over the reef, Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) rolling over on its back as it is cleaned by Clarion angelfish (Holacanthus clarionensis), Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Two Oceanic manta rays (Mobula birostris) waiting to be cleaned by Clarion angelfish (Holacanthus clarionensis), Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

School of Burrito grunts (Anisotremus interruptus) huddling together in tight ball, Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Shoal of large reef fish including Onespot snapper (Lutjanus monostigma), Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) and Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum)

Roundhead parrotfish (Chlorurus strongycephalus) feeding on coral and algae growing on a reef, South Male Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Large school of Glassfish (Apogonidae) swimming over colourful corals (Dendronephthya sp)
Large school of Glassfish (Apogonidae) swimming over colourful corals (Dendronephthya sp.) on a reef, Similan Islands, Thailand, Andaman Sea

Bicolor parrotfish (Cetoscarus bicolor) male, scales detail, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Leopard grouper (Mycteroperca rosacea) and Dentex (Dentex dentex) hunting a huge school of Sardines (Sardina pilchardus) in shallow water, Espiritu Santo archipelago, Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Horse-eye jack fish (Caranx latus) schooling around Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) near Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, North Atlantic Ocean

Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) accompanied by Imperial blackfish (Schedophilus ovalis) swimming, Vulnerable (IUCN). Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) with shoals of damselfish (Pomacentridae) swimming through coral reef, Post Office Bay, Floreana Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean

Schooling bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) and Yellowback fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) diving down close to the coral reef as predators approach, North Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) hiding underneath a Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) Bonaire, Caribbean

Orbiculate Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) school sheltering amongst roots of mangroves (Rhizophora sp)
Orbiculate Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) school sheltering amongst roots of mangroves (Rhizophora sp.) Gam Island, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia

Split level photo of Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) swimming upstream, migrating back to the river of its birth to spawn. Trees showing autumnal colours

School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp)
School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp.) and red soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt

Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) cruising over a school of Blue and gold snappers (Lutjanus viridis) in a cavern, San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Male Gold-specs jawfish (Opistognathus randalli), with mouth brooding eggs, the eyes can clearly be seen in the eggs indicating they will soon hatch, Mabul Island, Sabah, Malaysia, Celebes Sea

RF - Schoolmaster snapper (Lutjanus apodus) swimming through underwater caverns within a coral reef, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Large school of juvenile Fusilier (Caesionidae) fish swimming in water column, Andaman Sea, Mu Koh Similan National Park, Phang-nga, Thailand

Mediterranean cardinalfish (Apogon imberbis) head portrait, Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Shoal of Mediterranean Fairy basslet (Anthias anthias) swimming between Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata) that have colonised the crossbars of a sunken electricity pylon that fell into the sea

Ringneck blenny (Parablennius pilicornis) head portrait, Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

School of Bonito fish (Sarda sarda) attacking a school of Spanish sardines (Sardinella aurita) formed into a tight baitball, Isla Mujeres, Mexico, Gulf of Mexico

Atlantic bonito (Sarda sarda) attacking a school of Spanish sardines (Sardinella aurita) which are trapped at the surface, Isla Mujeres, Mexico, Gulf of Mexico

Three Atlantic sailfish (Istiophorus albicans) hunting cooperatively to force a school of Spanish sardine (Sardinella aurita) into a tight baitball and trapping them at the surface, Isla Mujeres

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran), critically endangered, swimming over sandy seabed accompanied by Blue runner jacks (Caranx crysos) and Remoras (Echeneis sp.), Bimini, Bahamas, Caribbean Sea

Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) head portrait, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Sea

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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.