Perciformes Collection (page 12)

RF - Bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) tending to Ribboned sweetlips (Plectorhinchus polytaenia). Yillet Kecil, Yillet Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

RF - High magnification photo of Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) in boulder brain coral (Colpophyllia natans). East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Imitator damselfish (Pomacentrus imitator) male, abstract in in front of a Black coral tree (Antipathes sp.) on a coral reef. Ra Province, Viti Levu, Fiji, Polynesia

Bohar snappers (Lutjanus bohar) breaking up into smaller groups to spawn. The fish swim short arches above the main group as they release clouds of gametes. Shark City, Ulong, Rock Islands, Palau

Portrait of a male River blenny (Salaria fluviatilis) River Flumendosa, Gennargentu National Park, Sardinia, Italy

Rich coral growth, with a pair of Exquiste butterflyfish (Chaetodon austriacus), flourishes beneath the barren desert cliffs in the Red Sea. Taken at sunset. Ras Katy, Sinai, Egypt

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) bursts through a school of Pacific chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) while hunting beneath Eureka oil rig, Los Angeles, California, USA, Pacific Ocean

Pattern detail of a Majestic angelfish (Pomacanthus navarchus). Fiabacet Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Portrait of a male Stocky anthias (Pseudanthias hypselosoma). Seraya, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

School of Bohar snapper (Lutjanus bohar) swimming in formation along a coral reef. These fish are usually solitary and aggregate each summer in the Red Sea to spawn

Tiger cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus macrodon) male mouthbrooding eggs in his mouth. Gubal Barge, Gubal Island, Egypt. Strait of Gubal, Gulf of Suez, Red Sea

Close up of the scale details of a Yellow-mask angelfish (Pomacanthus xanthometopon). Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Lyretail anthias / Goldies (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) over coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) Egypt, Red Sea

Sockeye / Red Salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) on spawning migration. Adams River, British Columbia, Canada, October

Detail of pattern of an adult Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) Seraya, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

Schoolmaster snapper (Lutjanus apodus) school in the reef, Little Cayman island, Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) and Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus perezi), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba, January

Salmon landing on head of Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) as it is leaping up rapids, Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA

Two Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) silhouetted against sky, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada, October

School of Longfin spadefish (Platax teira), Kimbe Bay, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea

Bignose Unicornfish (Naso vlamingii), French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Anarhichas lupus, wolf eel
The skull of a wolf eel (Anarhichas lupus) whose teeth are specially adapted for crushing and eating spiny sea urchins. The wolf eel is native to British waters

Makaira nigricans, blue marlin, side view

Atlantic Spanish Mackerel, Scomberomorus maculatus, side view

White Perch, Morone americana, side view

Australian Bass, Macquaria novemaculeata, side view

Great Barracuda -Sphyraena barracuda-, Palau

Kadango red fin hap -Copadichromis borleyi, syn. Haplochromis borleyi, Haplochromis red kadango-, male tilapia -cichlid- from Lake Malawi, mouth-breeder, freshwater aquarium

Demasons cichlid -Pseudotropheus demasoni-, cichlid from Lake Malawi -Cichlid-, mouth-breeder, freshwater aquarium

Peacock cichlid or blue peacock Red Flush -Aulonocara hansbaenschi-, male tilapia -cichlid- from Lake Malawi, mouth-breeder, freshwater aquarium

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This sailfin tang, Zebrasoma veliferum, was photographed at night in Indonesia

A school of goatfiish in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii, USA
A school of goatfiish (Mullidae) in Lahaina, Maui; Hawaii, United States of America

Racoon Butterflyfish with black background, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Close-up portrait of a racoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) with a black background, Maui; Hawaii, United States of America

A tiny 1 inch Goby fish sits on wire coral with black background, Maui, Hawaii, USA
A tiny, one inch Goby fish (Gobiidae) sits on wire coral (Cirrhipathes) with black background; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Black-spot angelfish, Fiji
The black-spot angelfish (Genicanthus melanospilos) goes by many common names, including spotbreast angelfish, Japanese swallowtail angelfish, spotbreast angelfish and swallowtail angelfish

Squat Shrimp on anemone, Philippines
A close look at a squat shrimp (Thor amboinensis), on a beaded anemone (Heteractis aurora). This anemone has been found as host to 7 different species of clownfish as well as the domino damselfish;

Pajama Cardinalfish
A Pajama cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera) photographed at night off the island of Yap; Yap, Micronesia

Hawaiian Damselfish and Yellow Tangs
Hawaiian domino damselfish (Dascyllus albisella), endemic to Hawaii, also known as Hawaiian whitespot damselfish, onespot damselfish or dascyllus

Racoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon Lunula) Schooling Off The Kona Coast, Turtle Haven, Island Of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Of America

Yellowfin Goatfish (Mulloidichthys Vanicolensis) Schooled Off The Kona Coast; Kona, Island Of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Of America

Schooling Hawaiian Sargeant (Abudefduf Abdominalis) Off The Kona Coast; Island Of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Of America

Mackerel Scad (Decapterus Macarellus) Schooled Off The Kona Coast; Kona, Island Of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Of America

Ringtail Wrasse (Oxycheilinus Unifasciatus) Near Kona; Island Of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Of America

Goldring Surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus Strigosus) Near Kona; Island Of Hawaii, Hawaii, United States Of America

Cichlids swim around a manatee in a river
Cichlids school around an endangered Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) at Three Sisters Spring. The Florida Manatee is a subspecies of the West Indian Manatee; Crystal River, Florida

A yellow fish with grey vertical stripes and blue outlines around around the fins

Common Atlantic Mackerel, Scomber scombrus specimen, fish

Fishes: Perciformes Centracanthidae - Picarel (Spicara smaris), Curled picarel (Centracanthus cirrus)
Zoology - Fishes - Perciformes - Centracanthidae - Blotched picarel (Spicara maena), Picarel (Spicara smaris), Picarel (Spicara flexuosa), illustration

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Perciformes, also known as perch-like fish, encompass a diverse group of aquatic creatures that inhabit our oceans and freshwater bodies. From the majestic Dugong gracefully grazing on seagrass meadows to the Hawksbill sea turtle elegantly gliding over vibrant coral reefs, these species showcase the beauty and intricacy of marine life. Among them are the Eastern pomfreds, with their striking scalloped fins adding a touch of elegance to underwater landscapes. The male Ballan wrasse proudly displays his vibrant mating colors, captivating observers with his mesmerizing appearance. The Mediterranean parrotfish hovers above an algae-covered rock, its vivid hues blending harmoniously with its surroundings. In freshwater habitats like Cenote Nicte-Ha, colorful Cichlids find solace amidst water plants and leaves, creating a picturesque scene. Side by side swim Atlantic Mackerel and Chub Mackerel; their streamlined bodies perfectly adapted for swift movements through the water. Meanwhile, Dolphin Fish playfully surface dwell while showcasing their ray-finned magnificence. In the depths of Cod Hole in Australia's Great Barrier Reef resides the impressive Potato cod or potato grouper. This giant among fish commands attention with its sheer size and presence. Illustrations depicting Pomfret capture their unique features - sleek bodies designed for efficient swimming in open waters. And let us not forget about Naso brevirostris - a juvenile Pletail unicornfish whose horn will continue to grow as it matures into adulthood. Perciformes truly exemplify nature's artistry beneath the waves – an enchanting realm where colors blend seamlessly with form and function. These remarkable creatures remind us of the immense diversity that exists within our planet's aquatic ecosystems – each one deserving admiration and protection for generations to come.