Pacific Fish ID

Pacific Ocean
Bahia Solano, Choco, Colombia

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At Ankla Azul Bahia Solano Diving Center, we are committed to the conservation and research of marine life in the East Pacific Colombian Ocean, focusing on sustainable practices and scientific exploration

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The Significance of Fish Identification

Identifying fish species, such as the one below in Bahia Solano, is crucial for marine conservation and research in the East Pacific Colombian Ocean. At Ankla Azul Bahia Solano Diving Center, our dedicated efforts in cataloguing fish varieties help in preserving their habitats and understanding ecological dynamics. This knowledge is vital for developing strategies that protect these marine environments against threats and ensure their sustainability for future generations.

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Pacific Graysby

Pacific Graysby

Cephalopholis panamensis The Pacific Graysby, a fish that looks like a mix between a small grouper and an alien, is a common inhabitant of the Pacific Ocean. Vibrant blue and orange dots on their snout are what gives the species its outer space look, and helps it...

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Coral Hawkfish

Coral Hawkfish

Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus The 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...

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Blacknosed Butterflyfish

Blacknosed Butterflyfish

Johnrandallia nigrirostris The 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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Spotted Boxfish (Female)

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...

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Green Moray

 

 

 

 

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Harlequin Shrimp

 

 

 

 

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Whale Shark

 

 

 

 

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Gorgona Guitarfish

 

 

 

 

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Longnose Hawkfish

 

 

 

 

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Humpback Whale 

 

 

 

 

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Green See Turtle

 

 

 

 

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Leather Bass

 

 

 

 

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Tiger Snake Eel

 

 

 

 

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Bluestriped sea-chub

 

 

 

 

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Bluespotted jawfish

 

 

 

 

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Octopus

 

 

 

 

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Roughjaw Frogfish

 

 

 

 

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Fishgod blenny

 

 

 

 

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Yellow-edged moray

 

 

 

 

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Snowflake Moray

 

 

 

 

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Pacific Creolefish

 

 

 

 

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Bigeye trevally

 

 

 

 

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Moorish Idol

 

 

 

 

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Flag Cabrilla

 

 

 

 

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Barred serrano

 

 

 

 

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Panamic Soldierfish

 

 

 

 

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Acapulco damselfish

 

 

 

 

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Panamic Fanged Blenny

 

 

 

 

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Stegastes Flavilatus

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Red Tipped Sea Goddess

 

 

 

 

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Pork Fish

 

 

 

 

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Cortez Rainbow Wrasse

 

 

 

 

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Brassy chub

 

 

 

 

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Giant hawkfish

 

 

 

 

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Sergeant major

 

 

 

 

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Longtail stingray

 

 

 

 

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Blue linckia

 

 

 

 

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SoapFish

 

 

 

 

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Spottail Grunt

 

 

 

 

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Hermit Crab 

 

 

 

 

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Wounded Wrasse

 

 

 

 

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Sand Lizardfish

 

 

 

 

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Blue and Gold Snapper

 

 

 

 

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Blue-chin parrotfish 

 

 

 

 

 

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Porcupine fish

 

 

 

 

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Hancock’s Blenny

 

 

 

 

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Acapulco damselfish

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Felimare agassizii Nudibranch

 

 

 

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Mexican Hogfish

 

 

 

 

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Redhead Goby

 

 

 

 

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Blue Barred Parrotfish

 

 

 

 

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Cortez Rainbow Wrasse

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Balloonfish

 

 

 

 

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Zebra moray

 

 

 

 

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Sabertooth Blenny

 

 

 

 

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King angelfish

 

 

 

 

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Golden trevally

 

 

 

 

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Stone Scorpionfish

 

 

 

 

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Redlip Parrotfish

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Giant Damselfish

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Yellowfin surgeonfish

 

 

 

 

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Amarillo Snapper 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Burrito Grunt

 

 

 

 

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Jolthead porgy

 

 

 

 

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