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| Photo Copyright 2014 by Barry Fackler |
spotted puffer Arothron meleagris
Showing posts with label 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2014. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Eyestripe Surgeonfish
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| Photo Copyright 2014 by Barry Fackler |
eyestripe surgeonfish Acanthurus dussumieri
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Monday, February 3, 2014
Bunkmates
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| Photo Copyright 2014 by Barry Fackler |
This photo shows a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) sharing its resting spot with a whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus). As mismatched as this arrangement may seem, I've actually seen it several times and I imagine it must be fairly common. Both species like to shelter under ledges or in lava tubes during the day and, since such places are in short supply, inter-species co-habitation sometimes occurs. This type of shark has small teeth and feeds on small reef fishes and invertebrates so the turtle is not in peril.
These species like to shelter in tight spaces so getting a pleasing photo of both creatures is difficult. Hence, the shark's face being obscured.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Convict Tangs
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| Photo Copyright 2014 by Barry Fackler |
Acanthurus triostegus
Named for the black stripes reminiscent of prison uniforms. Known as manini in the Hawaiian language.
Friday, January 17, 2014
Eyestripe Surgeonfish
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| Photo Copyright 2014 by Barry Fackler Acanthurus dussumieri |
Also known by the Hawaiian name palani. This photo was taken at about 70' depth and early in the morning. This and a couple other palani were following me in hopes I would stir up some organic detritus for them to feed on.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
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