Biodiversity Hotspots Collection (page 6)

Graysby fish (Cephalopholis cruentata) a type of grouper, hiding in a sponge off Eleuthera, Bahamas

Queen conch (Lobatus gigas) juvenile feeding on algae growing on Seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) blades. Eleuthera, Bahamas

A juvenile soldierfish, possibly a Crescent-tail bigeye (Priacanthus hamrur) in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Larval flounder (possibly Laeops Kitahara) in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) holding on to a branch of a sea fan coral. Malapascua, Philippines

Pale fork-marked lemur (Phaner pallescens) in search for food at night, Kirindy Deciduous Forest, Madagascar. Lenses for Conservation project

Madame Berthes Mouse Lemur (Microcebus berthae), the worlds smallest primate, Kirindy forest, Madagascar. Lenses for Conservation project

High altitude Boeri Lake in old volcano crater, Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Dominica, West Indies, Windward Islands

Shipwreck washed ashore by hurricane Maria. Dominica, December 2017. Stitched panorama. Wrecks like this appear picturesque but may release toxic materials from the hulls

Old trees in the Syndicate Forest National Park, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean. February 2017

Montane rainforest, Hienghene, New Caledonia

Rainforest and river outside the Batak village of Sitio Manggapin in Cleopatra s
Rainforest and river outside the Batak village of Sitio Manggapin in Cleopatras Needle Critical Habitat, Palawan, Philippines

Mangroves on Tupeti Island, Southern Lagoon, Forgotten Coast, Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems UNESCO World Heritage Site. New Caledonia

Coral formations at low tide in Prony Bay in the Southern Lagoon, Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems UNESCO World Heritage Site. New Caledonia

Rock flagtail (Kuhlia rupestris) fish in river on the Southern Lagoon, Forgotten Coast, Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems UNESCO World Heritage Site. New Caledonia

Cuban emerald hummingbird (Chlorostilbon ricordii) Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park, Cuba

Bee hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) feeding from flower, Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park, Cuba

Malachite sunbird (Nectarinia famosa) feding at flower, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa, September

Orange-breasted sunbird (Anthobaphes violacea) female on Leucospermum cordifolium Yellow Bird Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa, September

Cape sugarbird (Promerops cafer) on king protea, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa, September

Southern double-collared sunbird (Cinnyris chalybeus), Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa, September

Cuban crocodiles (Crocodylus rhombifer) photographed on a crocodile farm started by Fidel Castro in the 1960s in Cienaga de Zapata National Park to help save the species. Cuba

Bamboo lemur (Hapalmur griseus) sitting on tree stump. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar

Lemon shark pups (Negaprion brevirostris) spend the first 5-8 years of their life in mangrove forests. The tangle of roots provides protection from predators

Copper-rumped hummingbird (Saucerottia tobaci) feeding, Tobago, West Indies

Madagascar / Malagasy kingfisher (Alcedo vintsioides) perching, Anjajavy Private Reserve, north west Madagascar

Eastern Ring-tailed Vontsira (Galidia elegans elegans) (endemic family Eupleridae) foraging on forest floor. Marojejy National Park, north east Madagascar

Nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) over seagrass at night. White spiracle behind eye is visible. South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary. Gulf Stream, West Atlantic Ocean

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) female at night with Bar jacks (Caranx ruber), South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary. Gulf Stream, West Atlantic Ocean

Rolling farmland in the Overberg region near Villiersdorp, Western Cape, South Africa. December 2014

Lowland Streaked Tenrec (Hemicentetes semispinosus) active on forest floor at night. Masoala National Park, north east Madagascar

Fluorescent coral photographed with ultraviolet / UV light, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean region, Netherlands Antilles

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) Yap, Micronesia

Malabar pit viper (Trimeresurus malabaricus), green colour morph. Agumbe, Karnataka, Western Ghats, India. Endemic

King cobra (Ophiophagus hannah), low wide angle perspective Agumbe, Karnataka, Western Ghats, India. Vulnerable species

Spherulitic or orbicular chalcedony, ocean jasper, a cryptocrystaline quartz from Madagascar

Crowned lemur (Eulemur coronatus) female, east coast of Madagascar

Aerial view of Cape Town city with Table Mountain, South Africa, taken from helicopter, May 2011

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) with mouth open, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable species

Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), pair tending to egg mass placed beside the protection of an anemone. Yap, Micronesia

Red ruffed lemur (Varecia rubra) female in understorey of lowland rainforest. Masoala National Park, north-east Madagascar

Silky sifaka (Propithecus candidus), female with baby sitting in rainforest understorey. Mid-altitude montane rainforest, Marojejy National Park, north-east Madagascar

Variegated feather duster (Bispira variegata) Sabellidae. Puerto Galera, Philippines

RF - Orange skunk clownfish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in anemone, Puerto Galera, Philippines

Magnificent feather duster worm (Protula magnifica) Puerto Galera, Philippines

Goldring tunicate (Clavelina robusta) Puerto Galera, Philippines

Male Black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis), Phinda Private Game Reserve, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, February

African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) returning to colony. Near Simons Town in False Bay, between Fish Hoek and Cape Point, Western Cape, South Africa. Endangered species

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"Exploring the Wonders of Biodiversity Hotspots: A Glimpse into Nature's Masterpieces" Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) portrait, Eleuthera, Bahamas. December: Witness the majestic beauty of a Tarpon as it poses for its close-up in the crystal-clear waters of Eleuthera, showcasing the diversity found within this biodiversity hotspot. RF - Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over sand in shallow water at dawn: As dawn breaks over a tranquil shoreline, observe the graceful movements of a Southern stingray gliding effortlessly through shallow waters, reminding us of the delicate balance maintained by these hotspots. Male Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) climbing down tree trunk from forest canopy. Mid-altitude: Venture into the heart of lush forests and catch sight of a male Fossa descending from towering trees with agility and grace, highlighting how biodiversity hotspots harbor unique species adapted to their specific habitats. Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) mouth wide open, feeding in shallow water: Hold your breath as you witness an awe-inspiring moment when a great hammerhead shark feeds near shorelines—a testament to both nature's power and vulnerability that exists within these precious ecosystems. Three Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) socializing under the surface, Dominica: Delve beneath ocean depths where three magnificent Sperm whales engage in social interactions unseen by most eyes—revealing yet another captivating dimension within biodiversity hotspots like Dominica. RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) on walkabout on coral reef. Puerto Galera: Marvel at vibrant coral reefs teeming with life as an enchanting Mantis shrimp embarks on its colorful journey amidst intricate underwater landscapes—an emblematic scene from Puerto Galera's biodiversity hotspot.