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Osteichthyes Collection (#8)

Osteichthyes, also known as bony fish, encompass a diverse group of aquatic creatures

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) hunting inside herring baitball (Clupea harengus), Andenes

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) hunting inside herring baitball (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Yellow warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia

Yellow warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Silver Drummer (Kyphosus sydneyanus) fish off the coast of Neds Beach, Lord Howe island

Silver Drummer (Kyphosus sydneyanus) fish off the coast of Neds Beach, Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island Group UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, New South Wales, Australia, October 2012

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris), with Remoras (Echeneididae) Socorro Island, Revillagigedo

Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris), with Remoras (Echeneididae) Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve (Socorro Islands), Pacific Ocean, Western Mexico, March

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Young Stone sculpin (Paracottus knerii), on endemic sponge (Lubomirskia baicalensis)

Young Stone sculpin (Paracottus knerii), on endemic sponge (Lubomirskia baicalensis), Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: European Chubb (Squalius / Leuciscus cephalus) in cave, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

European Chubb (Squalius / Leuciscus cephalus) in cave, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia. November

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Orange anemonefish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in its host Mertens carpet sea anemone

Orange anemonefish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in its host Mertens carpet sea anemone (Stichodactyla mertensii). Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Celebes Sea / Sulawesi Sea

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Flame anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus) displaying to the more drab female (above) during

Flame anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus) displaying to the more drab female (above) during courtship in the evening. Similan Islands, Thailand. Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) female at night with Bar jacks (Caranx ruber)

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) female at night with Bar jacks (Caranx ruber), South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary. Gulf Stream, West Atlantic Ocean

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Alewife fish (Alosa pseudoharengus), migrating up river, Northern Maine, USA. June

Alewife fish (Alosa pseudoharengus), migrating up river, Northern Maine, USA. June

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Patagonian redfish (Sebastes oculatus) about 4cm, Comau Fjord, Patagonia, Chile

Patagonian redfish (Sebastes oculatus) about 4cm, Comau Fjord, Patagonia, Chile

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) Yap, Micronesia

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) Yap, Micronesia

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) opening its mouth to breathe, at night on the barge wreck

Giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) opening its mouth to breathe, at night on the barge wreck, Gubal Island, northern Red Sea

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its awingsa (in fact enlarged pectoral

Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its awingsa (in fact enlarged pectoral
Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its wings (in fact enlarged pectoral fins) Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia, Java Sea

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) profile of male displaying (the blue stripe

Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) profile of male displaying (the blue stripe at the bottom of the frame is the tail of another individual) Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Blackspotted stingray (Taeniurops meyeni) with a remora (Echeneis naucrates) attached

Blackspotted stingray (Taeniurops meyeni) with a remora (Echeneis naucrates) attached to its belly swimming in the open water with a diver in the background. Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Killer whale (Orcinus orca) adult male surfacing at dusk surrounded by birds, who

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) adult male surfacing at dusk surrounded by birds, who watch for herrings (Clupea harengus) left after they have fed, Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Galapagos barnacle blenny (Acanthemblemaria castroi) looking out from its home in

Galapagos barnacle blenny (Acanthemblemaria castroi) looking out from its home in an old barnacle shell. Cape Marshall, Isabela Island, Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Islands. East Pacific Ocean

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), pair tending to egg mass placed beside

Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), pair tending to egg mass placed beside the protection of an anemone. Yap, Micronesia

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Black Bream (Spondyliosoma cantharus) washed up on shore, Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Black Bream (Spondyliosoma cantharus) washed up on shore, Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Short snouted seahorse juvenile (Hippocampus hippocampus) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Short snouted seahorse juvenile (Hippocampus hippocampus) Sark, British Channel Islands, August

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Ling (Molva molva) St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve, Scotland (North Sea)

Ling (Molva molva) St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve, Scotland (North Sea)

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Eggs of Long-spined sea scorpion (Taurulus bubalis) on sea shore, possibly being

Eggs of Long-spined sea scorpion (Taurulus bubalis) on sea shore, possibly being predated by Painted Topshell, Guernsey, British Channel Islands

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: John dory (Zeus faber) profile portrait, Channel Islands, UK October

John dory (Zeus faber) profile portrait, Channel Islands, UK October

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Leopard-spotted Goby (Thorogobius ephippiatus). Channel Islands, UK, June

Leopard-spotted Goby (Thorogobius ephippiatus). Channel Islands, UK, June

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Cuckoo wrasse {Labrus mixtus / bicamulatus} male, Channel Islands, UK

Cuckoo wrasse {Labrus mixtus / bicamulatus} male, Channel Islands, UK

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: RF - Orange skunk clownfish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in anemone, Puerto Galera, Philippines

RF - Orange skunk clownfish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in anemone, Puerto Galera, Philippines

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Big-eye or Goggle-eye (Priacanthus hamrur) and Crown squirrelfish (Sargocentron diadema)

Big-eye or Goggle-eye (Priacanthus hamrur) and Crown squirrelfish (Sargocentron diadema) on wreck colonised by corals, Red Sea, Egypt. January

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Kaleidoscopic image of coral reef with soft corals (Dendropnethya) shoal of Yellow back fusilliers

Kaleidoscopic image of coral reef with soft corals (Dendropnethya) shoal of Yellow back fusilliers (Caesio teres) West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: RF - Coral reef with Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) and fish, West Papua, Indonesia

RF - Coral reef with Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) and fish, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus) male with bleached anemone, Bunaken National Park

Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus) male with bleached anemone, Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Big-eye fish (Priacanthus hamrur). Egypt, Red Sea

Big-eye fish (Priacanthus hamrur). Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming past coral reef. Egypt, Red Sea

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming past coral reef. Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Yellowbar angelfish (Pomacanthus maculosus) Egypt, Red Sea

Yellowbar angelfish (Pomacanthus maculosus) Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Coral hind (Cephalopholis miniata) lying in ambush under table coral on reef. Andaman Sea, Thailand

Coral hind (Cephalopholis miniata) lying in ambush under table coral on reef. Andaman Sea, Thailand

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Coral reef scenery with Gorgonian and shoal of Pygmy / Glassy sweepers (Parapriacanthus

Coral reef scenery with Gorgonian and shoal of Pygmy / Glassy sweepers (Parapriacanthus guentheri) Egypt, Red Sea

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Shoal of Philippines chromis (Chromis scotochiloptera). Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Shoal of Philippines chromis (Chromis scotochiloptera). Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru). Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean

French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru). Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Gorgonian sea fan (Melithaea sp. ) with Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias sqamipinnis)

Gorgonian sea fan (Melithaea sp. ) with Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias sqamipinnis)
Gorgonian sea fan (Melithaea sp.) with Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias sqamipinnis). Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: RF - Shoal of Slender pinjalo snappers (Pinjalo lewisi) swimming over soft corals on coral reef

RF - Shoal of Slender pinjalo snappers (Pinjalo lewisi) swimming over soft corals on coral reef. West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Ring-tailed Cardinalfish (Apogon aureus) West Papua, Indonesia

Ring-tailed Cardinalfish (Apogon aureus) West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Crown spotty blenny (Laiphognathus longispinis) Pak Lap Tsai, Sai Kung East Country Park

Crown spotty blenny (Laiphognathus longispinis) Pak Lap Tsai, Sai Kung East Country Park, Hong Kong, China

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Blue shark (Prionace glauca) with Pilot fish (Naucrates ductor) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) with Pilot fish (Naucrates ductor) off Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Piraputanga (Brycon hilarii) and small Tetra fish (Hyphessobrycon sp. ) Rio Olhio d Agua

Piraputanga (Brycon hilarii) and small Tetra fish (Hyphessobrycon sp. ) Rio Olhio d Agua
Piraputanga (Brycon hilarii) and small Tetra fish (Hyphessobrycon sp.) Rio Olhio d Agua, tributary of Rio da Prata, Serra da Bodoquena (Bodoquena Mountain Range), Mato Grosso do Sul

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) jumping up waterfall during spawning migration upstream

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) jumping up waterfall during spawning migration upstream, Ume River, Sweden. July. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) at the sea surface with floating sargassum weed

Sargassum fish (Histrio histrio) at the sea surface with floating sargassum weed. Hawaii

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: Painted cardinalfish (Archamia fucata) Yap, Micronesia

Painted cardinalfish (Archamia fucata) Yap, Micronesia

Background imageOsteichthyes Collection: European barracuda (Sphyraena sphyraena) and Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) circling

European barracuda (Sphyraena sphyraena) and Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) circling baitball of Atlantic horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) Formigas Islets, Azores



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Osteichthyes, also known as bony fish, encompass a diverse group of aquatic creatures. From the majestic Dugong gracefully grazing on seagrass meadows to the awe-inspiring Killer Whales hunting in the vast ocean depths, these species captivate us with their beauty and unique behaviors. A Hawksbill sea turtle glides effortlessly over a vibrant coral reef, its intricate patterns blending harmoniously with the colorful ecosystem below. Meanwhile, a Brown Trout showcases its sleek side view as it navigates through clear freshwater streams, epitomizing elegance in motion. In Switzerland's Aare River, Carp swim gracefully against the current, showcasing their resilience and adaptability. The Tarpon mesmerizes us with its portrait-like presence in Eleuthera's crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas. The Piraputanga fish creates an enchanting underwater landscape at Rio Baia Bonito's Aquario Natural. Its vibrant colors and graceful movements add life to this aquatic paradise. In contrast, the Leopard catfish from Amazon Basin's freshwater aquarium displays its distinctive spots while exploring its habitat. The elvers or glass eels of Young European eel symbolize new beginnings as they embark on their extraordinary migratory journey across oceans. Weedy seadragons amaze us by carrying eggs through kelp forests like devoted fathers protecting their precious offspring. Deep within the dark abyss lies Malacosteus niger - a stoplight loosejaw illuminating its surroundings with bioluminescent wonders that defy imagination. And who could forget about Oarfish? This long ribbon-like creature possesses an ethereal beauty with silvery scales and a striking red dorsal fin running along its entire body. Osteichthyes remind us of nature's boundless creativity and diversity beneath our planet's surface.