2015-12 Solomon Islands Dives 2178-2210

Whitecheek Surgeonfish

Acanthurus nigricans

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2179#7385

Larry L. Jackson

White-bonnet Anemonefish

Amphiprion leucokranos - in Merten's Carpet Anemone.

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2179#7388

Larry L. Jackson

White-bonnet Anemonefish

Amphiprion leucokranos - it is uncommon to see two in the same anemone.

Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2179#7391

Larry L. Jackson

Coral Residing Hermit Crabs

Paguritta corallicola - appear to gather passing food with their feathery antennae.

Mirror Pond, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2180#7401

Larry L. Jackson

Dwarf Hawkfish

Cirrhitichthys falco

Mirror Pond, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2180#7407

Larry L. Jackson

Feminie Wrasse

Anampses femininus - juvenile phase.

Mirror Pond, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2180#7411

Larry L. Jackson

Spinecheek Anemonefish

Premnas biaculeatus - large female.

Mirror Pond, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2180#7414

Larry L. Jackson

Bicolor Angelfish

Centropyge bicolor

Mirror Pond, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2180#7422

Larry L. Jackson

Pachyclavularia violacea

A nice looking soft coral polyp that grows in mats.

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2181#7427

Larry L. Jackson

Sea Fan

Acanthogorgia specie - a lot of tiny Sea Stars feeding near the edges.

Custom Cave, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, December 2, 2015

2181#7430

Larry L. Jackson