emperor angelfish; Pomacanthus imperator; uncommon and haremic, Bali, Indonesia September 2012
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parrotfish, supermale color phase, Bali, Indonesia September 2012
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sleeping unicorn leatherjacket, Aluterus monoceros, a filefish of the family Monacanthidae, colors are greatly muted when sleeping, Bali, Indonesia, September 2012. Adults and juveniles are rarely seen near reefs
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sleeping unicorn leatherjacket, Aluterus monoceros, a filefish of the family Monacanthidae, colors are greatly muted when sleeping, Bali, Indonesia, September 2012. Adults and juveniles are rarely seen near reefs
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Painted Frogfish (Antennarius pictus), also known as Painted Anglerfish. Bali, Indonesia, September 2012. looks like sponge; uses worm-like lure to attract prey
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CAMOUFLAGE: robust ghost pipefish Solenostomus sp.; looks like a piece of eelgrass or seaweed; Bali, Indonesia September 2012
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venomous Striped eel catfish; Plotosus lineatus; Bali, Indonesia, September 2012. First dorsal and each of the pectoral fins have a highly venomous spine, which can be fatal; juveniles form dense ball-shaped schools of about 100 fish, while adults are solitary or occur in smaller groups of around 20 and are known to hide under ledges during the day, Bali, Indonesia September 2012
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lionfish displays bright colors to warn of its venomous spines, Bali, Indonesia September 2012
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Blackfoot or Bluefoot Lionfish, Parapterois heterura, rare and elusive fish, unique lionfish in that it remains substrate hidden, and during the day is frequently found half buried in a silty or sandy pit that it excavates, Bali, Indonesia, September 2012
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cornetfish; Fistularia sp.; fast-moving predator. Bali, Indonesia September 2012
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larpe pipefish, appearance and behavior resembles seaweed and sea fans in which it hides, Bali, Indonesia September 2012
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fish egg mass, probably from a type of scorpionfish , Bali, Indonesia, September 2012
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juvenile cardinalfish hide among stinging spines of venmous Fire Urchin (Astropyga radiata) aka as Red Urchin and False Fire Urchin, Bali, Indonesia, September 2012
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Panda anemonefish (Amphiprion polymnus), Bali, Indonesia, September 2012. School of baitfish gain protection among stinging tentacles of host anemone, gather around it as evening approaches.
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Panda anemonefish (Amphiprion polymnus), Bali, Indonesia, September 2012. School of baitfish gain protection among stinging tentacles of host anemone, gather around it as evening approaches.
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schooling silvery fish in shallow water, Bali, Indonesia September 2012