2015-12 Solomon Islands Dives 2178-2210

Yellownose Shrimpgobies

Stonogobiops xanthorhinica - the male (lower fish) has a different dorsal fin than the female.

Mbike Wreck, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

2209#8214

Larry L. Jackson

Yellownose Shrimpgoby & Randall's Snapping Shrimp

Stonogobiops xanthorhinica and Alpheus randalli.

Mbike Wreck, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

2209#8219

Larry L. Jackson

Grape Caulerpa

Caulerpa racemosa - best guess identification.

Mbike Wreck, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

2209#8223

Larry L. Jackson

Zigzag Venus Shell

Katelysia peroni - killed by an Oyster Drill snail.

Mbike Wreck, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

2209#8224

Larry L. Jackson

Whitepatch Razorfish

Iniistius aneitensis - terminal phase.

Mbike Wreck, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

2209#8225

Larry L. Jackson

Peacock Razorfish

Iniistius pavo - juvenile phase.

Mbike Wreck, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

2209#8236

Larry L. Jackson

Knife Razorfish

Cymolutes praetextatus

Mbike Island, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

2210#8240

Larry L. Jackson

Haddon's Carpet Anemone

Stichodactyla haddoni and Amphiprion polymnus.

Mbike Island, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

2210#8244

Larry L. Jackson

Saddleback Anemonefish & Holthuis' Anemone Shrimp

Amphiprion polymnus and Ancylomenes holthuisi.

Mbike Island, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

2210#8246

Larry L. Jackson

Ornate Ghost Pipefish

Solenostomus paradoxus - female.

Mbike Island, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

2210#8251

Larry L. Jackson

Ornate Ghost Pipefish

Solenostomus paradoxus - male & female.

Mbike Island, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

2210#8257

Larry L. Jackson

Parva Goby

Valenciennea parva

Mbike Island, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, December 11, 2015

2210#8260

Larry L. Jackson