Here’s a bit about this fascinating marine creature: by @marine_life_explorer
Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus)
The Leaf Scorpionfish is a master of camouflage, blending seamlessly with its surroundings by mimicking the appearance of a leaf drifting through coral reefs. Found in tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, this small fish has a unique, compressed body with skin flaps that help it blend into the environment. Its coloration varies, with shades of red, yellow, and brown, allowing it to hide from predators and ambush unsuspecting prey. Unlike other fish, it sheds its skin every 10 to 14 days to maintain its disguise, adding to its mystique and adaptability.
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Beautiful capture 🤩 #happymonday A curious lionfish swims towards the camera to yawn!🥱
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#Reposted from @ondra_scubainstructor How do you like this awesome critter ? 😍😍
Neopetrolisthes maculatus is a species of porcelain crab from the Indo-Pacific region. It is a small, colourful crustacean with a porcelain-like shell. This porcelain crab is usually found within the stinging tentacles of a number of sea anemone species.
Interesting fact:
Porcelain crabs are decapod crustaceans in the widespread family Porcellanidae, which superficially resemble true crabs. They have flattened bodies as an adaptation for living in rock crevices. They are delicate, readily losing limbs when attacked, and use their large claws for maintaining territories. They first appeared in the Tithonian age of the Late Jurassic epoch, 145–152 million years ago.
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Are you a Zebra Shark lover?!
The zebra shark (Stegostoma tigrinum) is a species of carpet shark and the sole member of the family Stegostomatidae. It is found throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific, frequenting coral reefs and sandy flats to a depth of 62 m (203 ft). Adult zebra sharks are distinctive in appearance, with five longitudinal ridges on a cylindrical body, a low caudal fin comprising nearly half the total length, and usually a pattern of dark spots on a pale background. Young zebra sharks under 50–90 cm (20–35 in) long have a completely different pattern, consisting of light vertical stripes on a brown background, and lack the ridges. This species attains a length of 2.5 m (8.2 ft).
The zebra shark occurs in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, from South Africa to the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf (including Madagascar and the Maldives), to India and Southeast Asia (including Indonesia, the Philippines, and Palau), northward to Taiwan and Japan, eastward to New Caledonia and Tonga, and southward to northern Australia.
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🌟💫 Brittle Star 💫🌟 #Reposted from @masterreefguides Release the eggs. The rare sight of a Brittle Star spawning.
Like a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie, this incredible moment shows a Brittle Star releasing thousands of tiny, glowing green eggs into the night creating new life. Captured by @dani.raco.s, who happened to be in the perfect spot at the perfect time.
“At first, I thought I was watching a Brittle Star performing a psychedelic dance. Then I realized it was releasing its green eggs into the water. What seemed like a mesmerising dance was actually its fascinating reproductive process, spreading life into the underwater world.”
A truly extraordinary moment, beautifully caught on film.
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