Free Images - SnappyGoat.com- bestof:lionfish red lionfish fish red sea reef marine ocean tropical animal coral nature underwater scuba critter diving malapascua philippines tropical fish saltwater

Click Here for More Images from iStock- 15% off with coupon 15FREEIMAGES

$Pterois antennata, like many fish species, has very different common names like Broadbarred Firefish and Spotfin Lionfish. The species occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from East Africa to Marquesan and Mangaréva Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Queensland, Australia, Kermadec and Austral Islands in a depth range from 2-86m in lagoon and seaward reefs, hiding in crevices under rocks and coral formations during the day and hunting at night, feeding on shrimps and crabs, max. length 20cm. \nThis specimen is inbetween Whip Coral Ellisella sp. at the left and Black Coral at the right side. The outline of this fish is visually disturbed by the numerous spiny projections and fleshy tabs improving camouflage by mimicking the Banded Sea Urchin Echinothrix calamaris.\nTriton Bay, Kaimana Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia, 3°53'24.4657 S 134°6'34.0173 E at 20m depth$

Lion Fish in the Red Sea in clear blue water hunting for food .

Lionfish on coral reef salt water underwater

Common lionfish (Pterois volitans), Fish hunt and swim over a coral reef. Red Sea, Egypt

Dolphin Coral reef Sea life school of dolphines Underwater Scuba diver point of view Red sea Nature & Wildlife

Magnificent and amazing underwater world of the tropical ocean.

$Pterois miles, the devil firefish or common lionfish, is a species of ray-finned fish native to the western Indo-Pacific region. It is frequently confused with its close relative, the red lionfish (Pterois volitans). The scientific name is from Greek pteron, meaning \$

The red lionfish is a venomous coral reef fish in the family Scorpaenidae, order Scorpaeniformes. It is mainly native to the Indo-Pacific region,but has become an invasive species in the Caribbean Sea

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. Clownfish in the tank.

Underwater scene, showing different colorful fishes swimming

Lionfish on the coral reef in the red sea

Scuba diving. Beautiful sea life. Underwater scene at coral reef ( Prickly alcyonarian, finger coral, Fire sponge ) . School of red sea fish ( scalefin anthias ). Pseudanthias squamipinnis .

Pterois also known as lionfish in aquarium closeup

The wreck of the Iona ship in the red sea offshore from Yanbu offers the setting for a beautiful lion fish, Saudi Arabia

$Common Lionfish Pterois volitans inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs from turbid inshore areas to depths of 50 m, max. length 38cm. Often solitary, they hide in unexposed places at daytime often with head down and practically immobile, using the pattern for camouflage as a hunting skill. The species has recently invaded Western Atlantic and Caribbean coral reefs, and may become one of the most ecologically harmful marine fish introductions to date. The dorsal fins are venomous, but it is a popular table fish. This specimen inbetween sponges, hydroids and soft corals is from Nailaka Island, Banda Sea, Indonesia, \n4°32'37.728 S 129°40'48.3 E at 13m depth$

Baby reef in shallow water on Red Sea / Lahami Bay. The Red Sea is a rich and diverse ecosystem. More than 1200 species of fish have been recorded in the Red Sea, and around 10% of these are found nowhere else. This also includes 42 species of deepwater fish. The rich diversity is in part due to the 2,000 km (1,240 mi) of coral reef extending along its coastline; these fringing reefs are 5000–7000 years old and are largely formed of stony acropora and porites corals. The reefs form platforms and sometimes lagoons along the coast and occasional other features such as cylinders (such as the Blue Hole (Red Sea) at Dahab). These coastal reefs are also visited by pelagic species of Red Sea fish, including some of the 44 species of shark.

Beautiful lionfish in the coral reef of the Red Sea

Eye level with a Lionfish (Pterois). Background is a mixture of soft & hard coral. Photographed in Dahab, Egypt.

Coral Reef with Tropical Fishes, Red Sea, Egypt

$Pterois antennata, like many fish species, has very different common names like Broadbarred Firefish and Spotfin Lionfish. The species occurs in the tropical Indo-Pacific from East Africa to Marquesan and Mangaréva Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Queensland, Australia, Kermadec and Austral Islands in a depth range from 2-86m in lagoon and seaward reefs, hiding in crevices under rocks and coral formations during the day and hunting at night, feeding on shrimps and crabs, max. length 20cm. \nThis specimen is head down. The outline of this fish is visually disturbed by the numerous spiny projections and fleshy tabs improving camouflage by mimicking the Banded Sea Urchin Echinothrix calamaris. Pterois antennata is an ambush hunter, using his camouflage to prey on unsuspecting fish and invertebrates.\nTriton Bay, Kaimana Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia, 3°51'48.0312 S 133°55'48.9612 E at 9m depth$

School of lion fish swimming over coral reef and watching their prey - school of tiny fish. Red Sea. Egypt

Tropical fish pets in domestic fish tank

Free Images: "bestof:lionfish red lionfish fish red sea reef marine ocean tropical animal coral nature underwater scuba critter diving malapascua philippines tropical fish saltwater"