Dives 2275 - 2286

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  4. 2017-04 Wakatobi Regency Islands, Indonesia Dives 2259-2286
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  • Orbicular Burrfish
    Orbicular Burrfish
    Cyclichthys orbicularis
    New Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 5, 2017
    2281#5301
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orbicular Burrfish
    Orbicular Burrfish
    Cyclichthys orbicularis with Plotosus lineatus (discarded fisherman's catch).
    New Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 5, 2017
    2281#5304
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bluestriped Fangblenny
    Bluestriped Fangblenny
    Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos - juvenile.
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 5, 2017
    2282#5308
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Haddon's Carpet Anemone & Saddleback Anemonefish
    Haddon's Carpet Anemone & Saddleback Anemonefish
    Stichodactyla haddoni, Amphiprion polymnus & Dascyllus trimaculatus, to mention the larger presence.
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 5, 2017
    2282#5312
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ambanoro Shrimpgoby
    Ambanoro Shrimpgoby
    Vanderhorstia ambanoro
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 5, 2017
    2282#5315
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lined Sea Hare
    Lined Sea Hare
    Stylocheilus striatus
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 5, 2017
    2282#5322
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thin Ghost Pipefish
    Thin Ghost Pipefish
    Solenostomus specie - Allen, Steene, Humann & DeLoach
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 5, 2017
    2282#5325
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Painted Frogfish
    Painted Frogfish
    Antennarius pictus - the smallest juvenile I have ever seen, spotted by our guide.
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 5, 2017
    2282#5326
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tunicates
    Tunicates
    Polycarpa aurata (possibly) & a similarly large, but totally encrusted species on the left.
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 5, 2017
    2282#5329
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Many-spotted Pipefish
    Many-spotted Pipefish
    Corythoichthys polynotatus
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 5, 2017
    2282#5331
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pseudaxinella species
    Pseudaxinella species
    Sponge
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 5, 2017
    2282#5332
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Blue-spotted Stingray
    Blue-spotted Stingray
    Neotrygon kuhlii - typically covered with sand like this.
    Vatican, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2283#5333
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Feather Duster Worm
    Common Feather Duster Worm
    Sabellastarte sanctijosephi - interesting place to live, perhaps the coral grew around the worm.
    Vatican, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2283#5335
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Freckled Goatfish
    Freckled Goatfish
    Upeneus tragula - coloration more typical of night or very early morning.
    Vatican, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2283#5336
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Painted Spiny Lobster
    Painted Spiny Lobster
    Panulirus versicolor - juvenile.
    Vatican, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2283#5339
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crosshatch Goby
    Crosshatch Goby
    Amblygobius decussatus
    Vatican, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2283#5342
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mandarinfish
    Mandarinfish
    Synchiropus splendidus - comfortably feeding in the shelter of sea urchin spines.
    Magic Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2284#5358
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Day Octopus
    Day Octopus
    Octopus cyanea - hunting for food by expanding the coverage of its arms.
    Magic Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2284#5360
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellowmargin Moray
    Yellowmargin Moray
    Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
    Magic Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2284#5364
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Messmate Pipefish
    Messmate Pipefish
    Corythoichthys conspicillatus
    Magic Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2284#5369
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dark Knee Hermit Crab
    Dark Knee Hermit Crab
    Dardanus lagopodes
    Magic Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2284#5372
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ornate Ghost Pipefish
    Ornate Ghost Pipefish
    Solenostomus paradoxus - male.
    Magic Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2284#5378
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ringed Pipefish
    Ringed Pipefish
    Dunkerocampus dactyliophorus - background fish has maturing eggs on its abdomen.
    Magic Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2284#5380
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ornate Ghost Pipefish
    Ornate Ghost Pipefish
    Solenostomus paradoxus - male.
    Magic Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2284#5392
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spangled Shrimpgoby
    Spangled Shrimpgoby
    Vanderhorstia dorsomacula
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2285#5396
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Raggy Scorpionfish
    Raggy Scorpionfish
    Scorpaenopsis venosa
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2285#5399
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Saddled Snake Eel
    Saddled Snake Eel
    Leiuranus semicinctus
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2285#5404
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Saddleback Anemonefish eggs
    Saddleback Anemonefish eggs
    Amphiprion polymnus eggs - brightly colored, recently laid eggs.
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2285#5406
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fluted Giant Clam
    Fluted Giant Clam
    Tridacna squamosa
    Asphalt Pier, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 6, 2017
    2285#5407
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Phantom Velvetfish
    Phantom Velvetfish
    Paraploactis obbesi
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5410
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lisa's Mantis & Unknown Stenopus species
    Lisa's Mantis & Unknown Stenopus species
    Lysiosquilloides lisa & Stenopus species - Unkown shrimp are nearly transparent to the left of the mantis.
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5411
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Open Brain Coral
    Open Brain Coral
    Trachyphyllia geoffroyi - the slope at this site had a lot of this coral.
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5414
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Open Brain Coral
    Open Brain Coral
    Trachyphyllia geoffroyi
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5415
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Open Brain Coral
    Open Brain Coral
    Trachyphyllia geoffroyi
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5416
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Open Brain Coral
    Open Brain Coral
    Trachyphyllia geoffroyi
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5417
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Open Brain Coral
    Open Brain Coral
    Trachyphyllia geoffroyi
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5420
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Open Brain Coral
    Open Brain Coral
    Trachyphyllia geoffroyi
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5443
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Open Brain Coral
    Open Brain Coral
    Trachyphyllia geoffroyi
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5446
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Open Brain Coral
    Open Brain Coral
    Trachyphyllia geoffroyi
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5459
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thorny Seahorses
    Thorny Seahorses
    Hippocampus histrix
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5422
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Many-lobed Ceratosoma
    Many-lobed Ceratosoma
    Ceratosoma tenue
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5430
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bluespine Unicornfish
    Bluespine Unicornfish
    Naso unicornis - juvenile.
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5434
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Moluccan Seahorse
    Moluccan Seahorse
    Hippocampus moluccensis - juvenile.
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5437
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lisa's Mantis
    Lisa's Mantis
    Lysiosquilloides lisa
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5445
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Peacock Razorfish
    Peacock Razorfish
    Iniistius pavo - juvenile phase.
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5448
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spiny Devilfish
    Spiny Devilfish
    Inimicus didactylus
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5452
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Thin Ghost Pipefish
    Thin Ghost Pipefish
    Solenostomus specie - Allen, Steene, Humann & DeLoach.
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5458
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Corkscrew Sea Anemone & Saddleback Anemonefish
    Corkscrew Sea Anemone & Saddleback Anemonefish
    Macrodactyla doreensis & Amphiprion polymnus
    Cheecky Beach, Pasar Wajo, Buton Island, Indonesia, May 7, 2017
    2286#5460
    Larry L. Jackson