Bottom Feeders Collection

Grey-blue Conger Eel (Conger sp. )
Grey-blue Conger Eel (Conger sp.)

An Anomalocaris explores a Middle Cambrian age ocean floor
An Anomalocaris explores a Middle Cambrian ocean floor about 500 million years ago. Growing to over three feet long, Anomalocaris is believed to have been a predator whose diet included trilobites

Ctenaspis is a jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Norway
Ctenaspis dentata is a jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Norway

Anomalocaris from the Cambrian period of the Paleozoic Era
Anomalocaris is the largest known predator of Cambrian seas and hunted smaller arthropods of that time

Drepanaspis is a jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Germany
Drepanaspis gemuendenensis is a jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Germany

Batfish close-up, West Palm Beach, Florida

Stingrays swimming along the sandbar, Grand Cayman

A yellow stingray on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll
A yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) lays on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This small and beautiful elasmobranch ranges throughout the Caribbean Sea

Pederson Shrimp, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Yellow stingray in Caribbean Sea

A roughtail stingray rests on the seafloor near Turneffe Atoll
A large roughtail stingray (Dasyatis centroura) rests on the seafloor near Turneffe Atoll, Belize. This species is found throughout much of the Atlantic near reefs

A roughtail stingray swims over the seafloor near Turneffe Atoll
A large roughtail stingray (Dasyatis centroura) swims over the seafloor near Turneffe Atoll, Belize. This species is found throughout much of the Atlantic near reefs

A yellow stingray lays on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll in Belize
A yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) lays on the sandy seafloor of Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This small and beautiful elasmobranch ranges throughout the Caribbean Sea

Peacock flounder camouflaged against the sea floor, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A flounder blends into its reef surroundings
A flounder (Bothus sp.) blends into its reef surroundings in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

A yellow stingray swims beneath a pier off the coast of Belize
A yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) swims beneath a pier in the waters off the coast of Belize. This small but beautiful stingray is quite common on sandy habitats throughout the Caribbean Sea

Polka-dot Batfish standing up on its leg-like fins
A Polka-dot Batfish (Ogcocephalus radiatus) standing up on its leg-like fins on a sandy bottom in 100 feet deep of water alongside the Span 2 artificial reef offshore Panama City, Florida

Peacock Flounder on sand on caribbean reef

The face of a Peacock Flounder camouflaged on the ocean floor, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Batfish, West Palm Beach, Florida

A Blue Spotted Lagoon Fantail Ray, Papua New Guinea
A Blue Spotted Lagoon Fantail Ray (Taeniura lymma) peeking out from under a coral reef ledge, Papua New Guinea

Drepanaspis gemuendenensis, an extinct primitive jawless fish from the Devonian Period
Drepanaspis gemuendenensis is an extinct primitive jawless fish from the Devonian Period

Bothriolepis is an extinct placoderm from the Late Devonian of Canada
Bothriolepis canadensis is an extinct placoderm from the Late Devonian of Canada

Drepanaspis is an extinct species of primitive jawless fish from the Devonian Period

Hemicyclaspis is an ostracoderm from the Early Devonian of England
Hemicyclaspis murchisoni is an ostracoderm from the Early Devonian of England

Animals and floral life from the Burgess Shale formation of the Cambrian period
Animals and floral life from the Cambrian period about 500 million years ago from the Burgess Shale formation in Canada. Visible are Anomalocaris, Opabinia, trilobites, stromatolites, and anemones

An armored Bothriolepis glides along the bottom of a flooded plain
A 12-inch long armored Bothriolepis glides along the bottom of a flooded plain 380 million years ago during the Late Devonian

Anomalocaris sneaks up on a Trilobite in Cambrian seas
Anomalocaris, an invertebrate predator of Cambrian seas, sneaks up on a Trilobite, his favorite prey among Stromatolites

Anomalocaris is an arthropod from the Cambrian of Canada
Anomalocaris canadensis is an arthropod from the Cambrian of Canada

Several Bothriolepis emerge from a shallow tributary onto dry land 380 million years ago during the Late Devonian. Bothriolepis is believed to have been primarily an aquatic creature

The predator Opabinia uses its proboscis to eat a trilobite in a Cambrian ocean

Cephalaspis lyelli jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Scotland

Anglaspis is a heterostracan from the Early Devonian of Norway
Anglaspis heintzi is a heterostracan from the Early Devonian of Norway

Trilobites try to hide from predator Opabinia in a Cambrian sea full of stromatolites

Bothriolepis, a freshwater detritivore from the Devonian Period
Bothriolepis, a freshwater detritivore (bottom feeder) which lived in the Devonian Period

Squid-like Orthoceratites attempt to make meals of trilobites
Squid-like Orthoceratites (genus Orthoceras) attempt to make meals of trilobites of the species Asaphus kowalewskii at the bottom of an Ordovician sea 480 million years ago

Bothriolepis, a freshwater bottom feeder from the Devonian Period
Bothriolepis, a freshwater bottom feeder found in rivers and lakes in the Devonian Period

Drepanaspis jawless fish from the Devonian Period
Drepanaspis is an extinct primitive jawless fish in the Devonian Period of Germany

A Drepanaspis on the bottom of a shallow Devonian sea
An 8-inch-long primitive jawless fish of the species Drepanaspis gemuendenensis settles on the bottom of a shallow Devonian sea 380 million years ago

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"Exploring the Depths: Unveiling the World of Bottom Feeders" Delving into the mysterious depths, we encounter a Grey-blue Conger Eel gracefully gliding through the ocean floor. An Anomalocaris ventures into a Middle Cambrian age ocean floor, revealing ancient marine life in all its splendor. Witnessing the jawless wonder of Ctenaspis, an Early Devonian fish from Norway that thrived in primitive seas. Step back in time as we uncover an extraordinary creature from the Cambrian period - meet Anomalocaris. Drepanaspis emerges from Germany's Early Devonian waters, showcasing another fascinating jawless fish species. A Batfish close-up captures our attention with its vibrant colors and unique features off West Palm Beach, Florida. Stingrays gracefully swim along the sandy sandbar of Grand Cayman, painting a mesmerizing picture of underwater elegance. Discovering a yellow stingray on Turneffe Atoll's sandy seafloor unveils nature's hidden treasures beneath Caribbean waves. Pederson Shrimp adds to Bonaire's captivating marine diversity within the enchanting Caribbean Netherlands region. Yellow stingrays thrive in their natural habitat within the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea - truly awe-inspiring. A roughtail stingray finds solace resting on Turneffe Atoll's seafloor; witness this majestic creature at peace amidst nature's embrace. Watch as a roughtail stingray effortlessly glides over Turneffe Atoll's seafloor - showcasing grace and power combined. Intriguing and diverse, bottom feeders offer us glimpses into remarkable ecosystems that exist below sea level – reminding us that beauty knows no bounds when exploring Earth’s wondrous depths.