Dives 1586 - 1595

Sea Fan

Melithaea species - a very colorful sea fan.

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0039

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Stinging Hydroid

Aglaophenia cupressina

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0042

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Yellow Mesh Sea Star

Nardoa novaecaledoniae

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0045

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Speckled Damsel variation

Pomacentrus bankanensis

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0047

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Bluelipped Bristletooth juvenile

Ctenochaetus cyanocheilus

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0050

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Eightstripe Wrasse

Pseudocheilinus octotaenia

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0053

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Dusky Wrasse

Halichoeres marginatus - terminal phase.

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0054

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Twospot Bristletooth juvenile

Ctenochaetus binotatus

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0056

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Whitecheek Surgeonfish

Acanthurus nigricans

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0058

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Mole Cowrie

Cypraea talpa

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0059

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Depressed Spider Crab

Xenocarcinus depressus

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0067

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Gaimard's Hermit Crab

Calcinus gaimardii

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0068

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False Clown Anemonefish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0071

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Clark's Anemonefish

Amphiprion clarkii

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0076

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Clark's Anemonefish

Amphiprion clarkii

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1586#0077

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Sponge

Kallypilidion species

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1587#0082

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Yellow-mask Angelfish

Pomacanthus xanthometopon

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1587#0085

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Bicolor Chromis

Chromis margaritifer

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1587#0089

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Maxima Giant Clam

Tridacna maxima

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1587#0092

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Yellowmargin Triggerfish nesting

Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1588#0095

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Oval-spot Butterflyfish

Chaetodon speculum

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1588#0098

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Bicolor Angelfish

Centropyge bicolor

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1588#0101

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Umbellate Tree Coral

Dendronephthya species

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1588#0102

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Glomerate Tree Coral

Dendronephthya species

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1588#0104

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Glomerate Tree Coral

Dendronephthya species

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1588#0105

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Longnose Butterflyfish

Forcipiger flavissimus

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1588#0106

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Glomerate Tree Coral

Dendronephthya sp

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1588#0107

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Divaricate & Glomerate Tree Coral

Dendronephthya species

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1588#0108

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Umbellate Tree Coral

Dendronephthya species

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1588#0113

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Burrowing Giant Clam

Tridacna crocea

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1588#0117

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Blue Blanquillo juvenile

Malacanthus latovittatus

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1588#0121

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Black-backed Butterflyfish

Chaetodon melannotus

Too Many Fish, Koon Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, March 15, 2006

1588#0125

Larry L. Jackson

Variable Fire Urchin

Asthenosoma varium

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0001

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Saddleback Anemonefish

Amphiprion polymnus in Haddon's Carpet Anemone.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0003

Larry L. Jackson

Brook's Urchin Shrimp

Allopontonia brooki - this shrimp lives on the underside of Fire Urchins, picking up food as the urchin moves across the substrate.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0009

Larry L. Jackson

Brook's Urchin Shrimp

Allopontonia brooki - the shrimp have moved to the top of the Fire Urchin, possibly with a bit of help from the guide.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0013

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Blue Triggerfish juvenile

Pseudobalistes fuscus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0014

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Blue Triggerfish juvenile

Pseudobalistes fuscus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0018

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Coleman Shrimp

Periclimenes colemani - named in honor of Australian naturalist, Neville Coleman.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0021

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Dragon Sea Moth

Eurypegasus draconis

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0023

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Dragon Sea Moth

Eurypegasus draconis

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0026

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Dragon Sea Moth

Eurypegasus draconis

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0027

Larry L. Jackson

Clark's Anemonefish

Amphiprion clarkii

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0031

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Manybar Goatfish

Parupeneus multifasciatus - very colorful juveniles.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0034

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Orange-lined Triggerfish juvenile

Balistapus undulatus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0035

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Anchor Tuskfish

Choerodon anchorago

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0038

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Mandarinfish male

Synchiropus splendidus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0046

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Mandarinfish male

Synchiropus splendidus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0050

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Longfin Spadefish juvenile

Platax teira

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1589#0057

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Anchor Tuskfish

Choerodon anchorago

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0062

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Black-saddled Toby

Canthigaster valentini

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0063

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Meat Coral

Cynarina lacrymalis

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0064

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Shortfin Lionfish variation

Dendrochirus brachypterus - yellow variation.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0066

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Meat Coral

Cynarina lacrymalis

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0067

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Beaded Sea Anemone

Heteractis aurora with Clark's Anemonefish.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0069

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Sea Cucumber Swimming Crab

Lissocarcinus orbicularis

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0071

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Peacock Sole

Pardachirus pavoninus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0072

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Yellowmargin Triggerfish juvenile

Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0073

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Flat Rock Crab

Percnon planissimum

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0074

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Tree Anemone

Actinodendron arboreum

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0076

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Finger Coral

Seriatopora caliendrum

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0080

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Humbug Dascyllus

Dascyllus aruanus - staying close to Pocillopora coral as a refuge.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0081

Larry L. Jackson

Reeftop Pipefish

Corythoichthys haematopterus - these long, slender fish are hard to photograph well.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0083

Larry L. Jackson

Midnight Angelfish

Centropyge nox - black fish are difficult photo subjects.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0086

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Three-striped Whiptail

Pentapodus trivittatus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0087

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Bali Fire Anemone

Megalactis hemprichii

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0089

Larry L. Jackson

Tunicates

Clavelina species

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1590#0090

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Co's Goniobranchus

Goniobranchus coi - one of the mantle-flapping types.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0091

Larry L. Jackson

Co's Goniobranchus

Goniobranchus coi

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0092

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Orange & Black Dragonet

Dactylopus kuiteri

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0096

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Clark's Anemonefish

Amphiprion clarkii in Haddon's Carpet Anemone.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0099

Larry L. Jackson

Pontifical Mitre

Mitra stricta

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0100

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Zebra Lionfish

Dendrochirus zebra

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0104

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Snake Sea Anemone

Actinodendron haeckeli - a very colorful specimen.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0106

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Painted & Warty Frogfish

Antennarius pictus & maculatus - the Warty Frogfish female is heavy with eggs (gravid).  Peculiar that the male of a different species is in attendance.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0109

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Meat Coral

Cynarina lacrymalis - nice color.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0114

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Honeyhead Damsel

Dischistodus prosopotaenia

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0116

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Cockatoo Waspfish

Ablabys taenianotus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0117

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Cockatoo Waspfish

Ablabys taenianotus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0119

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Longspine Waspfish

Paracentropogon longispinis

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0121

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Yellowstripe Goatfish

Mulloidichthys flavolineatus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0123

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Banded Goby variation

Amblygobius phalaena - dark coloration is more common on dark sand.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0124

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Black-tailed Dascyllus

Dascyllus melanurus - near Acropora coral refuge.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0125

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Toothy Cardinalfish

Cheilodipterus isostigmus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0126

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Urchin Clingfish

Diademichthys lineatus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0127

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Yellowstriped & Orangelined Cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus cyanosoma & Taeniamia fucata - another large cardinalfish further back.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0129

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Yellow Coralgoby

Gobiodon okinawae

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0132

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Mandarinfish female

Synchiropus splendidus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0139

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Mandarinfish male

Synchiropus splendidus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0145

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Pinstriped Wrasse

Halichoeres melanurus - terminal phase.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0150

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Bignose Unicornfish juvenile

Naso vlamingii - blue lips & spots are the key to the id.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0151

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Longfin Spadefish juvenile

Platax teira

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0154

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Threadfin Butterflyfish juvenile

Chaetodon auriga

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1591#0155

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Tunicates

Rhopalaea species

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1592#0157

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Clark's Anemonefish

Amphiprion clarkii in a lightly-beaded Beaded Sea Anemone and a big Bubble Algae.

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1592#0158

Larry L. Jackson

Dark Knee Hermit Crab

Dardanus lagopodes

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1592#0162

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Undetermined Sea Cucumber

Bohadschia species 4

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1592#0165

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Pennant Bannerfish juvenile

Heniochus chrysostomus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1592#0167

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Moorish Idols

Zanclus cornutus

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1592#0170

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Ceram Blenny

Salarius ceramensis

Dock, Bandaneira, Banda Neira Island, Indonesia, March 16, 2006

1592#0180

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