Dives 1520 - 1528

  • Bridled Monocle Bream
    Bridled Monocle Bream
    Scolopsis bilineata
    Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1520#0004
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Five-lined Snappers
    Five-lined Snappers
    Lutjanus quinquelineatus - there is also a Bluestripe Snapper, the one with the white belly.
    Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1520#0005
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orange-dashed Goby variation
    Orange-dashed Goby variation
    Valenciennea puellaris
    Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1520#0007
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tiger Mantis
    Tiger Mantis
    Lysiosquilla maculata
    Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1520#0011
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Aurora Shrimpgoby
    Aurora Shrimpgoby
    Amblyeleotris aurora
    Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1520#0013
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Andaman Butterflyfish
    Andaman Butterflyfish
    Chaetodon andamanensis
    Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1520#0019
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bigeye Snapper
    Bigeye Snapper
    Lutjanus lutjanus - for some reason these tautonym names seem special.
    Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1520#0020
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Largespot Sweetilips
    Largespot Sweetilips
    Plectorhinchus macrospilus
    Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1520#0026
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Skunk Anemonefish
    Skunk Anemonefish
    Amphiprion akallopisos
    Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1520#0029
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dorid Nudibranch
    Dorid Nudibranch
    Phyllidiella meandrina
    Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1520#0033
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Schlegel's Feather Star
    Schlegel's Feather Star
    Comaster schlegelii
    Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1520#0034
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White Collar Butterflyfish
    White Collar Butterflyfish
    Chaetodon collare
    Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1520#0036
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Vagabond Butterflyfish
    Indian Vagabond Butterflyfish
    Chaetodon decussatus
    Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1520#0041
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Reef Stonefish
    Reef Stonefish
    Synanceia verrucosa - looking so much a part of the substrate, deadly venomous if contact is made with the dorsal fin spines.
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0044
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Powderblue Surgeonfish
    Powderblue Surgeonfish
    Acanthurus leucosternon - striking coloration.
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0046
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Magnificent Sea Anemones
    Magnificent Sea Anemones
    Radianthus magnifica - previously Heteractis magnifica.  These are likely clones.
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0047
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Magnificent Sea Anemones
    Magnificent Sea Anemones
    Radianthus magnifica - clonal specimens.
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0049
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Dascyllus
    Indian Dascyllus
    Dascyllus carneus
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0053
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellowtail Wrasse
    Yellowtail Wrasse
    Anampses meleagrides - initial phase.
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0055
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coral Grouper
    Coral Grouper
    Cephalopholis miniata
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0056
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Redfin Butterflyfish
    Indian Redfin Butterflyfish
    Chaetodon trifaciatus
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0058
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Blacktail Angelfish
    Blacktail Angelfish
    Centropyge eibli
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0061
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellowback Fusilier
    Yellowback Fusilier
    Caesio xanthonota
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0062
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Banded Sea Krait
    Banded Sea Krait
    Laticauda colubrina
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0063
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Redmouth Grouper
    Redmouth Grouper
    Aethaloperca rogaa
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0067
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Peacock Grouper phase
    Peacock Grouper phase
    Cephalopholis argus
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0069
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Triangular Butterflyfish
    Triangular Butterflyfish
    Chaetodon triangulum
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0071
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Java Rabbitfish
    Java Rabbitfish
    Siganus javus
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0080
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Elegant Unicornfish
    Elegant Unicornfish
    Naso elegans - the fixed spines on the tail base are very sharp.
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0084
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Extraordinary Feather Star
    Extraordinary Feather Star
    Comanthus mirabilis - best guess id.
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0086
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Leopard Blenny
    Leopard Blenny
    Exallius brevis
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1521#0089
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tripletail Wrasse
    Tripletail Wrasse
    Cheilinus trilobatus - terminal phase.
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0099
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Emperor Angelfish
    Emperor Angelfish
    Pomacanthus imperator
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0100
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Goldsaddle Goatfish phases
    Goldsaddle Goatfish phases
    Parupeneus cyclostomus
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0103
    Larry L. Jackson
  • False Clown Anemonefish
    False Clown Anemonefish
    Amphiprion ocellaris
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0106
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orange-lined Triggerfish variation
    Orange-lined Triggerfish variation
    Balistapus undulatus - Andaman Sea specimens lack the large black spot on the tail base.
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0110
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-backed Butterflyfish
    Black-backed Butterflyfish
    Chaetodon melannotus
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0120
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lined Butterflyfish
    Lined Butterflyfish
    Chaetodon lineolatus
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0124
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Granular Sea Star
    Granular Sea Star
    Choriaster granulatus - might be a spawning posture.
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0127
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sea Fan
    Sea Fan
    Melithaea species
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0129
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Skunk Anemonefish
    Skunk Anemonefish
    Amphiprion akallopisos
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0132
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sea Fan
    Sea Fan
    Melithaea species
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0134
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brown Pygmy Angelfish
    Brown Pygmy Angelfish
    Centropyge multispinus
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0136
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Vanikoro Sweeper
    Vanikoro Sweeper
    Pempheris vanicolensis
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0137
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Triggerfish
    Indian Triggerfish
    Melichthys indicus
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0143
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chevroned Butterflyfish
    Chevroned Butterflyfish
    Chaetodon trifascialis - feeds on hard coral polyps.
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0144
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Leopard Blenny
    Leopard Blenny
    Exallius brevis
    Koh Tachai, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 6, 2006
    1522#0148
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tigertail Seahorse
    Tigertail Seahorse
    Hippocampus comes
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0003
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Soft Coral
    Soft Coral
    Paraminabea species - polyps inflate to feed in shade or at night.
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0005
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Soft Coral
    Soft Coral
    Paraminabea species
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0006
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Redcoat Squirrelfish
    Redcoat Squirrelfish
    Sargocentron rubrum
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0009
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Soft Coral
    Soft Coral
    Paraminabea species
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0010
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Soft Corals
    Soft Corals
    Paraminabea species
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0013
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Emperor Angelfish subadult
    Emperor Angelfish subadult
    Pomacanthus imperator
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0017
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lollyfish Sea Cucumber
    Lollyfish Sea Cucumber
    Holothuria atra
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0019
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sapsucking Slug
    Sapsucking Slug
    Elysia marginata
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0022
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tessellated Halgerda
    Tessellated Halgerda
    Halgerda tesselata
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0025
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Double-spined Urchin
    Double-spined Urchin
    Echinothrix calamaris
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0028
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Twospot Snapper
    Twospot Snapper
    Lutjanus biguttatus
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0031
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Beautiful Hypselodoris
    Beautiful Hypselodoris
    Hypselodoris pulchella
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0033
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Glomerate Tree Coral
    Glomerate Tree Coral
    Dendronephthya species
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1523#0034
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Saddleback Anemonefish
    Red Saddleback Anemonefish
    Amphiprion ephippium
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0037
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Saddleback Anemonefish
    Red Saddleback Anemonefish
    Amphiprion ephippium
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0043
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Redcoat Squirrelfish
    Redcoat Squirrelfish
    Sargocentron rubrum
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0048
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Beaded Sea Anemone
    Beaded Sea Anemone
    Heteractis aurora - with Clark's Anemonefish.
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0051
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Doubletooth Soldierfish
    Doubletooth Soldierfish
    Myripristis hexagona
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0053
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sea Anemone
    Sea Anemone
    Phymanthus muscosus - the long tentacles around the mouth are distinctive.
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0054
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Highfin Coralfish
    Highfin Coralfish
    Coradion altivelis
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0056
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Redbar Anthias male
    Redbar Anthias male
    Pseudanthias rubrizonatus
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0061
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Redbar Anthias female
    Redbar Anthias female
    Pseudanthias rubrizonatus
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0066
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Yellowtail Angelfish
    Indian Yellowtail Angelfish
    Apolemichthys xanthurus
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0070
    Larry L. Jackson
  • False Clown Anemonefish
    False Clown Anemonefish
    Amphiprion ocellaris
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0072
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Whitemouth Moray
    Whitemouth Moray
    Gymnothorax meleagris
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0076
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Schmid's Sea Star
    Schmid's Sea Star
    Culcita schmideliana
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0077
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Coral Grouper
    Coral Grouper
    Cephalopholis miniata
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0078
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Saddleback Anemonefish
    Red Saddleback Anemonefish
    Amphiprion ephippium
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0081
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Geometric Goniobranchus
    Geometric Goniobranchus
    Goniobranchus geometricus
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0087
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Vagabond Butterflyfish
    Indian Vagabond Butterflyfish
    Chaetodon decussatus
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0089
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Jelly
    Unknown Jelly
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0094
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crucifix Crab
    Crucifix Crab
    Chalybdis feriata - riding in the bell of the unknown jelly.
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1524#0099
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Green Chromis nuptial
    Green Chromis nuptial
    Chromis cinerascens - egg laying in progress.
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0102
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Pipefish
    Unknown Pipefish
    Corythoichthys species - more colorful than most of this type of pipefish.
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0104
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Java Rabbitfish
    Java Rabbitfish
    Siganus javus - feeding on a Crown Jelly.
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0112
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Vagabond Butterflyfish
    Vagabond Butterflyfish
    Chaetodon vagabundus
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0114
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ornate Ghost Pipefish
    Ornate Ghost Pipefish
    Solenostomus paradoxus
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0116
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White Spotted Jelly
    White Spotted Jelly
    Phyllorhiza punctata - juvenile filefish under the bell of the jelly.
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0123
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White Spotted Jelly
    White Spotted Jelly
    Phyllorhiza punctata
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0125
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Java Rabbitfish
    Java Rabbitfish
    Siganus javus - feeding on a Crown Jelly.
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0140
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crown Jelly
    Crown Jelly
    Cephea cephea
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0145
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red Saddleback Anemonefish juvenile
    Red Saddleback Anemonefish juvenile
    Amphiprion ephippium
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0146
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Arabian Cowrie
    Arabian Cowrie
    Cypraea arabica
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0149
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tawny Nurse Shark
    Tawny Nurse Shark
    Nebrius ferrugineus
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0151
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orange Cup Coral
    Orange Cup Coral
    Tubastrea faulkneri - polyp tentacles generally come out in shade, darkness and current to feed.
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0152
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Soft Coral
    Soft Coral
    Paraminabea species
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0153
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Swollen Phyllidia
    Swollen Phyllidia
    Phyllidia varicosa
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0161
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bluelined Grouper
    Bluelined Grouper
    Cephalopholis formosa
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0165
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spottted & Barred Blenny
    Spottted & Barred Blenny
    Mimodellinus atrocinctus - thanks to Ned DeLoach for the identification.
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0174
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Swimming Crab
    Unknown Swimming Crab
    Portunus species
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0177
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Redlip Parrotfish
    Redlip Parrotfish
    Scarus rubroviolaceus - initial phase.
    Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, January 7, 2006
    1525#0179
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Beaded Sea Anemone
    Beaded Sea Anemone
    Heteractis aurora - the big Anemonefish is either a Sebae or Clark's.
    Western Rocky, Andaman Sea, Myanmar, January 8, 2006
    1526#0002
    Larry L. Jackson