Ray Finned Fish Collection (page 3)

Trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) on the coral drop off, Sulu Sea, Philippines

Invasive Lionfish (Pterois volitans) which have taken over and are wiping out native fish in the Atlantic ocean. The highest densities are in the northern gulf of Mexico. Destin, Florida, USA

Clownfish (Amphiprion sp) in anemone home, Philippines

Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus), a large shoal. Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Squirrelfish (Holocentrus sp) shoal amongst rocks. Near Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Blue-lined snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) shoal. Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Fish seeking shelter around floating tree in open ocean. Off coast of Cocos Island National Park, Costa Rica

Blacksmiths (Chromis punctipinnis) school swam through a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, USA, North East Pacific Ocean

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) and Horse-eye jacks (Caranx latus) Shark Ray Alley, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Belize Barrier Reef, Belize

Skeleton of a seahorse (Hippocampus sp. ) showing the remarkable structure of bones
Skeleton of a seahorse (Hippocampus sp.) showing the remarkable structure of bones that form a virtual exoskeleton, with few deep internal bones, in this unusual vertebrate group

Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) male, after diving, taking off from water with fish, a Common Roach (Rutilus rutilus) Lorraine, France, August

Young European eel (Anguilla anguilla) elvers, or glass eels, caught during their annual migration up rivers from the Bristol channel, swimming in a large holding tank at UK Glass Eels

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

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) diving and hunting for herring fish (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

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

Paddle-flap scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeri) Puerto Galera, Philippines

Devil scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis diabolus) close up of eye, Pak Lap Tsai, Sai Kung, Hong Kong, China

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

Ocean sunfish (Mola mola) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

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

Pearlfish (Carapus acus) in anus of Sea cucumber (Stichopus regalis). These species have a commensal relationship, with the fish living in the gut of the sea cucumber. Catalonia, Spain

Fangtooth moray eel (Enchelycore anatina) with mouth open, Grand Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. East Atlantic Ocean

Illuminated netdevil (Linophryne arborifera), female specimen, from deepsea Atlantic Ocean near Cape Verde at a depth of 1900m

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

Snorkeller with shoal of Piraputanga (Brycon hilarii), Rio Olha d Agua at Cabeceira do Prata, Bonito, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Great Fen / Raft spider (Dolomedes plantarius), adult female eating an invasive species of fish, Western mosquitofish, (Gambusia affinis), Alessandria, Italy, August

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

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"Exploring the Diverse World of Ray-Finned Fish: From Seagrass Meadows to Coral Reefs" Witness the graceful Dugong (Dugong dugon) male as he indulges in a feast within a vibrant seagrass meadow (Halophila stipulacea), showcasing their unique feeding habits. Dive into the depths and encounter majestic Killer Whales or Orcas (Orcinus orca) as they navigate through the vast ocean, displaying their intelligence and teamwork while hunting for prey. Behold the mesmerizing beauty of an RF-Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) gracefully swimming over a colorful coral reef, reminding us of the delicate balance between these fascinating creatures and their environment. Get captivated by a stunning portrait of Tarpon fish (Megalops atlanticus) in Eleuthera, Bahamas during December, highlighting their impressive size and distinctive appearance. Immerse yourself in an underwater landscape at Aquario Natural, Rio Baia Bonito, where Piraputanga fish (Brycon hilarii) roam freely amidst breathtaking surroundings. Marvel at the enchanting sight of young European eels (Anguilla anguilla), known as elvers or glass eels, embarking on their incredible journey across oceans to reach freshwater habitats. Explore the magical world beneath kelp forests with Weedy seadragons (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus), marvelously camouflaged males carrying eggs on their tails—a true testament to nature's wonders. Discover Malacosteus niger—also known as stoplight loosejaw—an elusive deep-sea dweller that possesses bioluminescent adaptations enabling it to thrive in extreme darkness.