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Honeycomb cowfish on coral reef off the tropical island of Bonaire in the Caribbean Netherlands.

$Thornback Cowfish Lactoria fornasini occurs in the tropical Indo-West Pacific from East Africa to the Hawaiian and Rapa Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island and in the Southeast Atlantic, sometimes reaching the southeast coast of South Africa. The solitary species occurs in a depth range from 5 to 132 m, usually from 6 to 30m, max. total length 23cm. Thornback Cowfish inhabits clear outer lagoon and seaward reefs. Males are highly territorial. \nThe 'rowing' swimming motion is achieved using their dorsal, anal, and pectoral fins, while the caudal fin is reserved for bursts of speed. \nCowfishes have the ability to secrete a toxic mucus, ostracitoxin, as a chemical defense against predators. Released under stress, this toxin dissolves in water and can harm or kill nearby marine life, including the boxfish itself in confined spaces like tidepools. While effective for predator deterrence, the toxin can temporarily disrupt local reef ecosystems. \nLembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°25'51.21 N 125°11'5.142 E at 26m depth$

Scatophagus argus, spotted scat, Green scats or Argusfishes is a species of fish in the scat family Scatophagidae.

Spotted boxfish (Ostracion meleagris), Zanzibar, Tanzania

Yellow boxfish or Cubicus boxfish in a tank

Ornate Cowfish, Aracana ornata, Eastern Indian Ocean, Australia, male. A boxfish.

The Spotted Boxfish (Ostracion meleagris) is a species of marine fish that can be found in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, Japan, and Australia. It has a distinctive box-like shape and is covered in small, white spots on a black background, giving it a unique and striking appearance. It typically feeds on algae and small invertebrates and can grow up to a maximum length of around 45 cm. Despite its unusual shape, the Spotted Boxfish is a popular species in the aquarium trade due to its eye-catching appearance.

$Bristle-Tailed Filefish Acreichthys tomentosus occurs in the tropical Indo-West Pacific from Sri Lanka eastward through Indonesia to New Caledonia, north to southern Japan usually in a depth range from 2 to 15m (this specimen a bit deeper), max. length 14cm. \nThe adults of the solitary species inhabit weed and rubble areas on shallow coral reefs and they are commonly found in seagrasses, feeding on amphipods, polychaetes and molluscs. \nThis juvenile specimen was encountered near a Cactus Algae. Cactus Algae or Calcareous Green Seaweed Halimeda tuna occurs on volcanic rocks at shallow intertidal to subtidal depths. Halimeda tuna is characterized by the formation of stems up to 20 cm high, formed by fragments in the form of kidney-shaped and flat discs up to 2.5 cm in diameter, linked together. The fragments are thicker at their ends and generally present calcareous incrustations. The max. size of a fragment is 25mm, a perfect reference for the size of the juvenile Filefish who probably is mimicking a fragment of Halimeda tuna. \nLembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°28'30.396 N 125°15'1.92 E at 17m depth$

Honeycomb Cowfish on coral reef off Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

Sea shell Pinna nobilis, known by the common names noble pen shell and fan mussel - Perska - Palastura, Close up Abstract. Exploring and enjoying Beautiful Sea Life macro . Underwater scene at clear mediterranean sea. Scuba diver point of view. Greece Europe. Underwater photography. Sea Blue Background. Photographed with Nikonos V, 35mm lens Macro 1:1 (real size 24x36mm) on Fujichrome Velvia 50

Ornate Cowfish, Aracana ornata, Eastern Indian Ocean, Australia, California

Honeycomb cowfish (Lactophrys polygonia)

$Thornback Cowfish Lactoria fornasini occurs in the tropical Indo-West Pacific from East Africa to the Hawaiian and Rapa Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Lord Howe Island and in the Southeast Atlantic, sometimes reaching the southeast coast of South Africa. The solitary species occurs in a depth range from 5 to 132 m, usually from 6 to 30m, max. total length 23cm. Thornback Cowfish inhabits clear outer lagoon and seaward reefs. Males are highly territorial. \nThe 'rowing' swimming motion is achieved using their dorsal, anal, and pectoral fins, while the caudal fin is reserved for bursts of speed. \nCowfishes have the ability to secrete a toxic mucus, ostracitoxin, as a chemical defense against predators. Released under stress, this toxin dissolves in water and can harm or kill nearby marine life, including the boxfish itself in confined spaces like tidepools. While effective for predator deterrence, the toxin can temporarily disrupt local reef ecosystems. \nDendronephthya sp. Soft Corals come in a spectacular range of colors and grow under overhangs and caves. These soft corals have huge distribution starting from the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean to Tonga, the Solomon Islands and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The species feeds almost exclusively on phytoplankton and occurs in shallow and deeper waters. \nLembeh Strait, Indonesia \n1°27'33.36 N 125°13'52.734 E at 22m depth$

A closeup shot of a male ornate cowfish, Aracana ornata

Thornback Cowfish - Lactoria penthacantha

Dumaguete, Philippines - Diving and Undersea Life

The orange spotted filefish or harlequin filefish, Oxymonacanthus longirostris, is a filefish in the family Monacanthidae found on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific Oceans.

Thornback cowfish, Lactoria fornasini. High quality photo in daylight on a blue background

$Japanese Inflator Filefish Brachaluteres ulvarum is primarily associated with the waters of the Northwest Pacific around Japan, but it has been documented in Indonesian regions such as the Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, usually in a depth range from 25 to 30m, this specimen slightly shallower in Flowerpot coral Goniopora sp. \nMax. length is 7.5cm.\n\nThe secretive species inhabits bottoms with green seaweed on deep coastal slopes, usually among soft corals and feeds on algae and crabs. Like puffers, Brachaluteres ulvarum is capable of inflating its body. \n\nMany species occur in the Lembeh Strait at a shallower depth than elsewhere: with little current and relatively dark water, it appears to be deeper. \n\nLembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia \n1°27'39.69 N 125°14'33.342 E at 20m depth$

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