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Indo west pacific Stock Photos and Images
RM2GN21TA–Zebra urchin crab (Zebrida adamsii), on Fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium), which the crab does not seem to harm. The last segment of its leg forms a ho
RM2GN222H–Ornate or Harlequin ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus), about 10 cm long.. Anilao, Manila, Philippines
RM2GN1YAY–Striped eel catfish (Plotosus lineatus), Looking almost like eels, these fish swim in tightly packed groups that swarm across coral reefs. The whole f
RM2GN2236–Clark’s anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), on Haddon’s carpet sea anemone, (Stichodactyla haddoni), with a commensal shrimp.. Anilao, Manila, Philippin
RM2AB757R–Round ribbontail ray (Taeniurops meyeni), a very large stingray, up to 3.3 m long, found in the Indo-West Pacific from Red Sea to Australia, including
RM2AB7GMX–Large harp (Harpa major), tropical gastropod found in Indo-West Pacific waters. Large foot typical of species. Feeds on small crabs and shrimps. Port
RM2AB8E0M–Barrel sponges (Xestospongia testudinaria), the largest sponges found in coral reefs of the western Pacific Ocean. Alongside the Barrel sponge is a ha
RM2AB8E3X–Barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria), the largest sponges of reefs of the western Pacific, and diver. Anilao, Manila, Philippines
RM2AB82YE–Tasselled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala), possesses venomous fin spines and is bottom dweller, found widely in Central Pacific. Port Moresby,
RM2AB73PJ–Sponge (Amphimedon sp.), The tubular canals are home to a variety of invertebrate animals. Ambon, Indonesia
RM2AB8EE5–Spearing mantis shrimp (Lysiosquilla sulcirostris), lives in a large U-shaped burrow excavated in the sand. Hunts mostly at night. During the day, bur
RM2GN29GN–Black coral whip (Cirrhipathes spiralis), spiralling form of black coral, so named because the light-coloured polyps surround a black internal skeleto
RM2GN2179–Fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium), detail. An urchin with venomous spines that often hosts commensal shrimps that occupy a patch that has been cleared
RM2GN28HR–Barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria), one of the largest sponges on coral reefs, and diver. Cannot be differentiated on any morphological basis,
RM2AB79A2–Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes imperator), generally found on the large nudibranch Hexabranchus sp. but here on sea cucumber Stichopus sp. Papua New G
RM2GN29PJ–Nudibranch (Goniobranchus kuniei), a sea slug that waves the edge of its mantle, the total edge all at once. Loloata Island Resort, off Port Moresby,
RM2AB73Y9–Holthuis cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes holthuisi), displays readiness to clean with swaying movements showing its white and mauve claws and its hump sp
RM2AB6YPR–Blue vase ascidian (Rhopalaea crassa), solitary ascidians, amidst colonial Urn ascidians (Didemnum molle). Ambon, Indonesia
RM2AB706A–Bennett’s feather star (Oxycomanthus bennetti), detail of colourful branched arms. Ambon, Indonesia
RM2AB8741–Thornback cowfish (Lactoria fornasini), body encased in bony carapace. North Solitary Island, New South Wales, Australia
RM2GN221M–Bigeye snappers (Lutjanus lutjanus), usually seen in large schools, to depths of at least 90 m. May reach 30 cm long. Anilao, Manila, Philippines
RM2AB707M–Bennett’s feather star (Oxycomanthus bennetti), closeup of colourful branching arms. Ambon, Indonesia
RM2GN20YJ–Razorfish (Aeoliscus strigatus), have very thin bodies and swim in small synchronised groups, each fish in a vertical position with its snout pointed
RM2AB713W–Colonial ascidians: one Ink-spot sea squirt (Polycarpa aurata), with two green Pastel sea squirts(Rhopalaea crassa) and some white Urn ascidians (Dide
RM2AB8D63–Sawblade shrimp (Tozeuma armatum), an exotic very elongate species of shrimp with rostrum that is nearly a third of the total length. Body transparent
RM2AB7CE5–Ornate or Harlequin ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus), a species with excellent camouflage, living adjacent to Featherstars and soft corals. Pap
RM2AB8D2X–Sawblade shrimp (Tozeuma armatum), an exotic very elongate species of shrimp whose rostrum is nearly a third of the total length. Body transparent wit
RM2AB8AD4–Yellowtail clownfish (Amphiprion clarkii), and host anemone (Heteractis crispa) in shallow water alongside a resort facility. Solomon Islands
RM2GN21XA–Tasselled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala), eye and tassels. Can grow to 36 cm. Highly variable in colour and markings; lives on coral and rock
RM2AB6YRP–Blue vase ascidian (Rhopalaea crassa), a solitary vase ascidian, among colonial Urn ascidians (Didemnum molle). Manado, Indonesia
RM2GN21X5–Tasselled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala), eye and tassels. Can grow to 36 cm. Highly variable in colour and markings; lives on coral and rock
RM2AB85W2–Striped eel catfish (Plotosus lineatus), juveniles; they tend to congregate tightly as a single body, often under ledges. Port Stephens, New South Wal
RM2AB8C3E–Ornate or Harlequin ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus), contrasting with a black sea urchin. North Solitary Island, New South Wales, Australia
RM2GN203G–Coral hind (Cephalopholis miniata), A striking tropical fish generally found on well developed coral reefs in clear water. Feeds more on small fishes
RM2AB7G4M–Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), max 2 cms; only known to occur on Gorgonian coral Muricella. Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
RM2AB7G8E–Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), max 2 cms; only known to occur on Gorgonian coral Muricella spp. Northern Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Aus
RM2AB8BPB–Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), very tiny and very camouflaged. Lives amongst the branches of the gorgonian sea fans of the genus Muricella i
RM2GN29TC–Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), very tiny and very camouflaged. Lives amongst the branches of the gorgonian sea fans of the genus Muricella i
RM2GN29W6–Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), very tiny and very camouflaged. Lives amongst the branches of the gorgonian sea fans of the genus Muricella i
RM2AB713A–Clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris), in host anemone (Heteractis magnifica). Manado, Indonesia
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