Ostraciidae

Ostraciidae

Spotted Boxfish (Female)

Ostracion meleagris The spotted boxfish, known for its distinctive markings, goes by various common names depending on its species and location. For example, this one in the pictures is called the Pacific Spotted Boxfish, and its female, as the males of box fish, have...

Cirrhitidae

Coral Hawkfish

Cirrhitichthys oxycephalusThe ninjas of the reef, Coral Hawkfish wait patiently perching on rocks with their specialized fins. Their fins allow them to move rapidly and efficiently through the reef ready to pounce at the opportunity of passing prey like small fish and...

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Chaetodontidae

Blacknosed Butterflyfish

Johnrandallia nigrirostrisThe cheeky, intelligent Blacknosed butterflyfish might seem as if they want to swim with and around you, following you as you enter the underwater world… However, they tend to have alterior motives when following divers, using them as...

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