Sea Fishes Collection (#8)

Spiny Devilfish (Inimicus didactylus) adult, with colourful fins extended in warning display, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Red Spiny Devilfish (Inimicus didactylus) adult, close-up of head, at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May

Blue-eyed Stingfish (Minous trachycephalus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Striped Sweetlips (Plectorhinchus lessonii) juvenile, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Dover Sole (Solea solea) adult, resting on sandy seabed, Studland Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, August

Bigeye Snapper (Lutjanus lutjanus) adult, Mioskon, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Strange Sole (Aseraggodes xenicus) adult, camouflaged on sand, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Bigeye Snapper (Lutjanus lutjanus) shoal, swimming beside sunken Second World War Japanese platform, Junkyard, Sansapor Raru, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Marbled Stargazer (Uranoscopus bicinctus) adult, close-up of head, buried in black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May

Moluccan Snapper (Lutjanus boutton) adult, Tanjung Riarwepan, Mioswaar, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, June

One-spot Snapper (Lutjanus monostigma) adult, swimming at shipwreck, USAT Liberty (US Army transport ship torpedoed during WWII), Tulamben, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Midnight Snapper (Macolor macularis) adult, swimming at shipwreck, USAT Liberty (US Army transport ship torpedoed during WWII), Tulamben, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Rigid Shrimpfish (Centriscus scutatus) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) adult, swimming, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, June

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) two adults, with remoras, feeding below nets of fishing platform (bagan), Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, June

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) adult, with remoras and diver with underwater camera, swimming, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, June

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) adult, with remoras, feeding below nets of fishing platform (bagan), Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, June

Epaulette Shark (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) adult, swimming in shallow water at low tide, Queensland, Australia, November

Longstripe Blenny (Parablennius rouxi) adult, Cres Island, Kvarner Gulf, Adriatic Sea, Croatia, August

Great White Shark (Carcharodon charcharias) adult, swimming below surface of sea, South Africa, March

Shanny (Lipophrys pholis) eggs, under rock exposed at low tide, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, May

Grey Blenny (Paralipophrys trigloides) adult, Follonica, Gulf of Follonica, Grosseto Province, Tuscany, Italy, August

Shanny (Lipophrys pholis) adult, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, July

Goldbelly Damsel (Pomacentrus auriventris) adult, swimming in reef, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Reids Damsel (Pomacentrus reidi) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Reids Damsel (Pomacentrus reidi) juvenile, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Ambon Scorpionfish (Pteroidichthys amboinensis) adult, crawling on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Bargibantis Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) adult, clinging to seafan, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Schultzs Pipefish (Corythoichthys schultzi) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Worm Pipefish (Nerophis lumbriciformis) adult, swimming in shallow water, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, May

Double-ended Pipefish (Syngnathoides biaculeatus) adult, close-up of head, in seagrass, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Ornate Pipefish (Halicampus macrorhynchus) adult, close-up of head, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Bend Stick Pipefish (Trachyrhampus bicoarctatus) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Whitestripe Sandperch (Parapercis xanthozona) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May

Yellowband Parrotfish (Scarus schlegeli) immature, Batu Lima, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Latticed Sandperch (Parapercis clathrata) adult, swimming in reef, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May

Lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus) dead adult, washed up on beach strandline, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, April

Lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus) eggs, washed up on beach strandline, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, April

Clearfin Lizardfish (Synodus dermatogenys) adult, close-up of head, with Yellowmargin Triggerfish (Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus) juvenile prey in mouth, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands

Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) adult, close-up of head, beside Sea-squirt (Rhopalaea sp. ), Lembeh Straits
Zebra Lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) adult, close-up of head, beside Sea-squirt (Rhopalaea sp.), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Solar Jawfish (Opistognathus solorensis) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May

Varigated Lizardfish (Synodus variegatus) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Spotfin Lionfish (Pterois antennata) juvenile, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Gold-specs Jawfish (Opistognathus randalli) adult, opening mouth, resting on sand, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Lyretail Hawkfish (Cyprinocirrhites polyactis) adult, resting beside sea-squirts, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Threadfin Hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) adult, close-up of head, resting on sponge, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Welanders Flathead (Rogadius welanderi) adult, close-up of head, resting on sand, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Radial Filefish (Acreichthys radiatus) adult, camouflaged in xeniid soft coral, Reta Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

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Exploring the vibrant underwater world of Sulawesi, Indonesia, where sea fishes thrive in their natural habitats. 🐠🌊 In the Lembeh Straits, we encounter the Starry Blenny seeking shelter in a hole, showcasing its stunning colors amidst the coral reefs. Meanwhile, the Humpback Grouper gracefully swims through these waters, mesmerizing us with its majestic presence. Moving to Studland Bay on the Isle of Purbeck, we find ourselves surrounded by eelgrass as the Fifteen-spined Stickleback elegantly glides through this lush marine environment. Witnessing nature's wonders up close is truly awe-inspiring. Kimmeridge Bay reveals another fascinating sight as an adult Shanny diligently guards its precious eggs under a rock during low tide. The dedication and resilience of these creatures never cease to amaze us. Further exploring Manado in Sulawesi, we spot a Black-spotted Puffer resting peacefully on sand while nearby lies a Whitestripe Sandperch taking a momentary break from its busy life beneath the waves. As night falls upon Lembeh Straits once again, our eyes are captivated by the mysterious Whiteface Waspfish lurking on black sand – a true testament to nature's ability to adapt and camouflage itself seamlessly within its surroundings. Delving deeper into this aquatic wonderland brings us face-to-face with an Ambon Scorpionfish blending perfectly into its dark sandy habitat at Aer Bajo. Its intricate patterns serve as both protection and allure for unsuspecting prey. Retak Larry unveils yet another hidden gem: an adult Reeves Moray slithering effortlessly across black sand. Its elongated body and striking markings make it stand out among other species residing here. January welcomes us with open arms as we encounter the Triplespot Blenny dwelling amongst corals in Lembeh Straits. Its unique appearance adds charm to this already enchanting underwater realm.