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Humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), also known as the Napoleon fish.

$Ribboned Sweetlips Plectorhinchus polytaenia occurs in the tropical Indo-West Pacific from West Coast India to Australia in a depth range from 5-40m on coastal and seaward reefs, max. length 50cm. The species is found singly, in small groups under ledges or large resting aggregations by day, foraging for small invertebrates at night. Adults are found on deep, current-prone slopes with rich invertebrate growth; juveniles on sheltered reefs nearby. \nBluestreak Cleaner Wrasses Labroides dimidiatus usually occur in pairs in the tropical Indo-Pacific in a depth range from 1-40m, usually 1-30m, max. length 14cm. The species creates 'cleaning stations' to which fishes come to have crustacean ectoparasites and mucus removed. Cleaning intensity is not related to client size or commonness. Even hands of divers will be cleaned if presented to the cleaning station! \nThis specimen was encountered in the Triton Bay, Kaimana Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia, 3°54'50.604 S 134°6'0.828 E at 15m depth.$

Tropical sea underwater fishes on coral reef. Vibrant striped fish swimming amidst a colorful coral reef ecosystem.

Tropical fish swimming through the open water over coral reef

Symphysodon discus in an aquarium on a green background

Dendrochirus barberi, Hawaiian green lionfish, Maui Island,

Underwater sea life - coral reef. Parrotfish fish, deep in tropical sea.

Tail-spot Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus) - Marine fish

Colorful Coral Reef Teeming with Exotic Fish. Lively and colorful coral reef in a vibrant underwater world. Diverse array of tropical fish swimming freely in their aquatic environment, creating a mesmerizing scene for nature and animal enthusiasts alike.

Seaweed Surgeon - Surgical Fish. Body up to 50 cm in length. Widespread in the Indian-Pacific tropical climate.

Blue perch in baltic sea resting on reef

Queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris), also known as the blue angelfish, golden angelfish or yellow angelfish underwater in sea with corals in background

Redbreasted Wrasse Cheilinus fasciatus occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from the east coast of Africa and islands of the western Indian Ocean to Micronesia and Samoa and Tonga, north to the Ryukyu Islands, Japan and south to Queensland, Australia in a depth range from 4-60m, but usually not deeper than 40m, max. length 40cm. This specimen was encountered at the Iro Wreck, a 143 meter oil tanker wreck since March 1944, WWII, was ordered by the Japanese Navy during the 1920´s building programs. Although heavily overgrown with black coral and sponges, the torpedo hole is still clearly visible. The wreck sits upright between 15m and 36m of water. The outside of the ship has developed a nice coating of colourful invertebrates, mostly sponges and oysters. Palau 7°17'40.08 N 134°25'15.51 E at 20m depth

The yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens), also known as the lemon sailfin, yellow sailfin tang or somber surgeonfish , is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Acanthuridae which includes the surgeonfishes, unicornfishes and tangs.

The emperor angelfish omacanthus imperator is a species of marine angelfish. It is a reef-associated fish. generally associated with stable populations and faces no major threats of extinction

Large tropical fish swimming through the open ocean

Bird Wrasse (Gomphosus varius) - Marine Fish

$Spotted Unicornfish or Paletail Unicornfish Naso brevirostris occurs troughout Indo-Pacific in a depth range from very shallow to 120m from East Africa to the Hawaiian, and in the Eastern Central Pacific around Galápagos Islands, max. length 60 cm. The species inhabits mid-waters along steep outer lagoon and seaward reef drop-offs. Juveniles and subadults feed on benthic algae; adults feed on zooplankton. Pair spawning has been observed. There are reports of ciguatera poisoning. Ciguatera, a foodborn illness, caused by bioaccumulation, is a very heat-resistant toxicity who cannot be detoxified by conventional cooking. North Komodo Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia, 8°28'58 \$

Photo of Longspine emperor, a juvenile saltwater fish, against a black background.

Colorful angelfish swimming gracefully in a vibrant coral reef

Holacanthus clarionensis, also known as the clarion angelfish, is a species of marine angelfish of the family Pomacanthidae. Baja California. Mexico.

Waigeo island, Raja Ampat, West Papoua, Indonesia

$Mandarin fishes inhabit shallow protected lagoons and inshore reefs. They occur in the Western Pacific from Ryukyu Islands to Australia, usually in small groups spread over small area in a depth range from 1-18m, max. length 7cm. \nMandarinfish do not have scales, but a mucus layer for protection. It is not only a stinky slime they produce, but they also secrete a toxin to protect them against predators. Their dramatic colouration, known as aposematism, is a warning: unpalatability and toxicity - both prey and predator get to live longer. \nThe couples perform an extraordinary courtship dance at dusk. Females gather at the reef, judging if a male is worthy. A male who has successfully courted a lady attaches to her at the pelvic fin. Then the pair swim up from the reef towards the waters surface, releasing a cloud of sperm and around 200 eggs smaller than 1mm. \nThis specimen is a male: The presence of an elongated spine at the front of the first dorsal fin of males is distinctive. Females will not have this spike and will have a rounded first dorsal fin instead. In this case, there was a female too, but she didn't make it into the photo.\nBanda Neira Island, Indonesia, \n4°30'40.842 S 129°53'19.71 E at 1.5m depth$

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