Dives 1335-1342

Powderblue Surgeonfish

Acanthurus leucosternon

Morning Glory, Ko Miang #5, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1335#0007

Larry L. Jackson

Powderblue Surgeonfish

Acanthurus leucosternon

Morning Glory, Ko Miang #5, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1335#0008

Larry L. Jackson

Powderblue Surgeonfish

Acanthurus leucosternon - okay enough of this really nice looking surgeonfish.

Morning Glory, Ko Miang #5, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1335#0014

Larry L. Jackson

Crown-of-Thorns Sea Star

Acanthaster planci - nicer coloration than seen in other regions.

Morning Glory, Ko Miang #5, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1335#0009

Larry L. Jackson

Yellowback Fusiliers

Caesio xanthonota - I think there are some Yellowback Anthias mixed in.

Morning Glory, Ko Miang #5, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1335#0010

Larry L. Jackson

Striped Snapper

Lutjanus indicus

Morning Glory, Ko Miang #5, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1335#0015

Larry L. Jackson

Slender Cardinalfish

Rhabdamia gracilis

Morning Glory, Ko Miang #5, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1335#0018

Larry L. Jackson

Undescribed Halgerda

Halgerda species 6

Morning Glory, Ko Miang #5, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1335#0021

Larry L. Jackson

Black Pyramid Butterflyfish

Hemitaurichthys zoster

Morning Glory, Ko Miang #5, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1335#0024

Larry L. Jackson

Black Pyramid Butterflyfish

Hemitaurichthys zoster

Morning Glory, Ko Miang #5, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1335#0026

Larry L. Jackson

Blue-green Chromis

Chromis viridis - the juveniles are staying closer to the coral refuge.

Morning Glory, Ko Miang #5, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1335#0028

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Emperor Angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

Boulder City, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1336#0036

Larry L. Jackson

White Collar Butterflyfish

Chaetodon collare

Boulder City, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1336#0038

Larry L. Jackson

White Collar Butterflyfish

Chaetodon collare

Boulder City, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1336#0041

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Brown Pygmy Angelfish

Centropyge multispinus - record photo.

Boulder City, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1336#0043

Larry L. Jackson

Indian Vagabond Butterflyfish

Chaetodon decussatus

Boulder City, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1336#0047

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Emperor Angelfish

Pomacanthus imperator

Boulder City, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1336#0051

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Palette Surgeonfish

Paracanthurus hepatus - lighter colored lower body is unusual.

Boulder City, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1336#0053

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Zebra Shark & Sharksucker

Stegostoma fasciatum & Echeneis naucrates -this shark tolerates a close, slow approach in this area if it can see you coming.

Boulder City, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1336#0055

Larry L. Jackson

Zebra Shark & Sharksucker

Stegostoma fasciatum & Echeneis naucrates

Boulder City, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1336#0058

Larry L. Jackson

Zebra Shark & Sharksuckers

Stegostoma fasciatum & Echeneis naucrates

Boulder City, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1336#0065

Larry L. Jackson

Safety Stop

A 3 minute stop around 15 feet is highly recommended on every dive.

Boulder City, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1336#0066

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Moorish Idol

Zanclus cornutus

Sharkfin Reef, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1337#0069

Larry L. Jackson

Scalefin Anthias males

Pseudanthias squamipinnis

Sharkfin Reef, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1337#0070

Larry L. Jackson

Cuming's Sea Star

Neoferdina cumingi

Sharkfin Reef, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1337#0073

Larry L. Jackson

Spotted Boxfish male

Ostracion meleagris

Sharkfin Reef, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1337#0076

Larry L. Jackson

Ambon Chromis

Chromis amboinensis

Sharkfin Reef, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1337#0077

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Starry Dragonet female

Synchiropus stellatus

Sharkfin Reef, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1337#0078

Larry L. Jackson

Blacktail Angelfish

Centropyge eibli

Sharkfin Reef, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1337#0085

Larry L. Jackson

Java Rabbitfish

Siganus javus

Sharkfin Reef, Ko Payan #3, Similan Islands National Park, Thailand, February 17, 2005

1337#0087

Larry L. Jackson

Red Saddleback Anemonefish

Amphiprion ephippium

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0009

Larry L. Jackson

Ornate Ghost Pipefish female

Solenostomus paradoxus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0012

Larry L. Jackson

Soft Coral

Eleutherobia species

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0015

Larry L. Jackson

Soft Coral

Eleutherobia species

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0016

Larry L. Jackson

Giant Frogfish

Antennarius commerson

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0019

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Redcoat Squirrelfish

Sargocentron rubrum

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0020

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Cushion Star

Culcita novaeguineae

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0022

Larry L. Jackson

Poss's Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis possi

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0023

Larry L. Jackson

Tubed Siphonfish

Siphamia tubifer

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0024

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Pelagic Tunicate

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0028

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Cushion Star

Culcita novaeguineae

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0030

Larry L. Jackson

Bluelined Grouper

Cephalopholis formosa

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0034

Larry L. Jackson

Bluelined Grouper

Cephalopholis formosa

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0036

Larry L. Jackson

Robust Silversides

Artherinomorus lacunosus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0037

Larry L. Jackson

Robust Silversides

Artherinomorus lacunosus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0039

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Giant Moray

Gymnothorax javanicus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0038

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Hydroid

Lytocarpus philippinus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0041

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Bluelined Grouper

Cephalopholis formosa

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0044

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Gaimard's Hermit Crab

Calcinus gaimardii - nice blue eyes.

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1338#0046

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Tigertail Seahorse

Hippocampus comes

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0049

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Redcoat Squirrelfish

Sargocentron rubrum

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0053

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Sea Fan

Menella species

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0055

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Raggy Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis venosa

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0056

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Yellowstriped Cardinalfish juveniles

Ostorhinchus cyanosoma - the Coral Grouper might be trying to eat some of the juvenile cardinalfish.

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0057

Larry L. Jackson

Ornate Ghost Pipefish pair

Solenostomus paradoxus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0059

Larry L. Jackson

Tiger Egg Cowrie

Cuspivolva tigris

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0063

Larry L. Jackson

Skunk Anemonefish

Amphiprion akallopisos

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0068

Larry L. Jackson

False Clown Anemonefish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0073

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Dancing Shrimp

Rhynchocinetes durbanensis

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0074

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Starry Grouper

Cephalopholis polyspila - I wish I had the full fish in the photo since I have not seen it before.

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0078

Larry L. Jackson

Phi Phi Islands Phyllidiopsis

Phyllidiopsis phiphiensis

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0080

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Rosy Spindle Cowrie

Phenacovolva rosea - part of the sea fan has been eaten.

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0083

Larry L. Jackson

Twospot Snapper

Lutjanus biguttatus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0086

Larry L. Jackson

Delicate Blenny

Glyptoparus delicatulus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0089

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Tasseled Scorpionfish eating

Scorpaenopsis oxycephala - looks like the tall dorsal fin of a bannerfish or juvenile Moorish Idol sticking out of the mouth.

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0091

Larry L. Jackson

Pharaoh Cuttlefish

Sepia cf pharaonis - the blue-dashed margin is distinctive.

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0092

Larry L. Jackson

Pharaoh Cuttlefish

Sepia cf pharaonis

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0093

Larry L. Jackson

Ringed Goniobranchus

Goniobranchus annulatus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1339#0100

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Sea Fan

Dichotella species

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0101

Larry L. Jackson

Regal Demoiselle

Neopomacentrus cyanomos - looks like breeding coloration.

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0108

Larry L. Jackson

Dancing Shrimp male

Rhynchocinetes durbanensis

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0111

Larry L. Jackson

Flower Urchin

Toxopneustes pileolus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0115

Larry L. Jackson

False Clown Anemonefish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0117

Larry L. Jackson

Divaricate Tree Coral

Dendronephthya species

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0119

Larry L. Jackson

False Clown Anemonefish

Amphiprion ocellaris

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0120

Larry L. Jackson

Divaricate Tree Coral

Dendronephthya species

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0121

Larry L. Jackson

Skunk Anemonefish

Amphiprion akallopisos

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0124

Larry L. Jackson

Sea Fan

Euplexaura species

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0129

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Banded Coral Shrimp pair

Stenopus hispidus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0131

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Ornate Ghost Pipefish male

Solenostomus paradoxus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0138

Larry L. Jackson

Swollen Phyllidia

Phyllidia varicosa

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0142

Larry L. Jackson

Dark Knee Hermit Crab

Dardanus lagopodes

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0143

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Yellow Boxfish young adult

Ostracion cubicus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0147

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Double-spined Urchin

Echinothrix calamaris

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0155

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Eared Blenny

Cirripectes auritus

Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, February 18, 2005

1340#0159

Larry L. Jackson

Vosmer's Monocle Bream

Scolopsis vosmeri

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0002

Larry L. Jackson

Phoronid Worms & Tube Anemone

Phoronis australis & Cerianthus species

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0004

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Double-spined Urchin

Echinothrix calamaris

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0006

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Short-tailed Pipefish

Trachyrhamphus bioarctatus

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0009

Larry L. Jackson

Magnum Sea Cucumber

Neothyonidium magnum

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0010

Larry L. Jackson

Bali Fire Anemone

Megalactis hemprichii - a dozen squat shrimp on the anemone.

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0011

Larry L. Jackson

Blackfin Sandperch

Parapercis snyderi

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0012

Larry L. Jackson

Clearfin Lizardfish eating

Synodus dermatogenys - looks like a Dascyllus species has gotten caught.

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0014

Larry L. Jackson

Longsnout Flathead

Thysanophrys chiltonae

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0016

Larry L. Jackson

Spiny Porcelain Crab

Neopetrolisthes spinatus

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0019

Larry L. Jackson

Zebra Moray

Gymnothorax zebra

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0021

Larry L. Jackson

Magnificent Sea Anemones

Radianthus magnifica

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0023

Larry L. Jackson

Sebae Anemonefish

Amphiprion sebae

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0029

Larry L. Jackson

Pharaoh Cuttlefish

Sepia cf pharaonis

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0031

Larry L. Jackson

Unidentified Urchin

Mespilia cf globulus

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0035

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Linck's Sea Star

Protoreaster lincki

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0036

Larry L. Jackson

Fimbriated Moray & Undescribed Shrimp

Gymnothorax fimbriatus & Urocaridella species 1 - the shrimp is a cleaner.

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0038

Larry L. Jackson

Giant Basket Star

Astroboa nuda - usually seen more tightly folded during the day.

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0040

Larry L. Jackson

Orange Cup Coral

Tubastrea cf faulkneri

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0042

Larry L. Jackson

Branching Octopus Coral

Tubastraea micrantha

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0045

Larry L. Jackson

Devil Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis diabolus

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0047

Larry L. Jackson

Sea Fan

Acabaria species - a really nice looking, small sea fan.

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0049

Larry L. Jackson

Semicircle Angelfish juvenile

Pomacanthus annularis

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1341#0052

Larry L. Jackson

Indian Lionfish

Pterois miles

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0055

Larry L. Jackson

White-eyed Moray

Gymnothorax thyrsoideus

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0059

Larry L. Jackson

Coinbearing Frogfish

Antennatus nummifer - the lure is distinctive.

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0062

Larry L. Jackson

Lance Cowrie

Aclyvolva lanceolata

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0066

Larry L. Jackson

Ornate Ghost Pipefish male

Solenostomus paradoxus

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0070

Larry L. Jackson

Sebae Anemonefish juvenile

Amphiprion sebae

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0073

Larry L. Jackson

Sea Fan

Ctenocella species - called 'candelabra sea fan' in some books.

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0075

Larry L. Jackson

Wire Coral Crab

Xenocarcinus tuberculatus

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0078

Larry L. Jackson

Sea Fan

Anthogorgia species

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0079

Larry L. Jackson

Tigertail Seahorse

Hippocampus comes

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0082

Larry L. Jackson

Elongate Cowrie

Cypraea eglantina

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0085

Larry L. Jackson

Strickland's Halgerda

Halgerda stricklandi - Mark Strickland realized that this was a unique species.

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0087

Larry L. Jackson

Elegant Phyllidia

Phyllidia elegans

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0089

Larry L. Jackson

Red Saddleback Anemonefish

Amphiprion ephippium

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0092

Larry L. Jackson

Yellowstriped Cardinalfish juveniles

Ostorhinchus cyanosoma

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0094

Larry L. Jackson

Snowflake Moray

Echidna nebulosa

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0096

Larry L. Jackson

Spotted Porcelain Crab

Neopetrolisthes maculatus

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0098

Larry L. Jackson

Skunk Anemonefish

Amphiprion akallopisos

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0099

Larry L. Jackson

Randall's Triplefin female

Helcogramma randalli

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0104

Larry L. Jackson

Glomerate Tree Corals

Dendronephthya species

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0106

Larry L. Jackson

Sea Fan

Melithaea species

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0107

Larry L. Jackson

Pharaoh Cuttlefish

Sepia cf pharaonis - female & a male keeping another male at distance.

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0108

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Pharaoh Cuttlefish

Sepia cf pharaonis - male being very protective.

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0111

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Pharaoh Cuttlefish

Sepia cf pharaonis - female is behind placing eggs in a crevice.

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0113

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Tasseled Scorpionfish

Scorpaenopsis oxycephala

Three Islets middle, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, February 19, 2005

1342#0143

Larry L. Jackson