2006-07 Buddy Dive, Bonaire #6, Netherlands Antillles, Dives 1652-1663

Sharknose Gobies

Elacatinus evelynae - this seems to be the common coloration in Bonaire.

Buddy Dive, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, July 14, 2006

1654#0025

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Foureye Butterflyfish

Chaetodon capistratus

Buddy Dive, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, July 14, 2006

1654#0027

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Masked or Glass Goby

Coryphopterus personatus or hyalinus - two species that are visually indistinguishable.

Buddy Dive, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, July 14, 2006

1654#0028

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Tobaccofish

Serranus tabacarius

Buddy Dive, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, July 14, 2006

1654#0039

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Princess Parrotfish

Scarus taeniopterus - terminal phase.

Buddy Dive, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, July 14, 2006

1655#0040

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Maculated Flounder

Bothus maculiferus - three long, separate pectoral fin rays are distinctive.

Buddy Dive, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, July 14, 2006

1655#0041

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Mahogany Snappers

Lutjanus mahogoni

Buddy Dive, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, July 14, 2006

1655#0042

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Atlantic Trumpetfish

Aulostomus maculatus

Buddy Dive, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, July 14, 2006

1655#0043

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Scroll Coral

Agaricia undata

Buddy Dive, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, July 14, 2006

1655#0046

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Atlantic Creolefish & Cymothoid Isopod

Paranthias furcifer - the isopod usually attaches in pairs, are not parasites and always are found near the eyes.

Buddy Dive, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, July 14, 2006

1655#0049

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Longsnout Butterflyfish

Prognathodes aculeatus

Buddy Dive, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, July 14, 2006

1655#0053

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Spotted Drum

Equetus punctatus

Buddy Dive, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, July 14, 2006

1655#0056

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