Pegasus volitans. This one was fairly large at around 6cm long and at the high shore.
This flathead has allowed a snail to crawl onto it, so cute.
Finally got a good look at a moray eel.
Chun Fong spotted this flatfish.
and this pair of Periclimenes brevicarpalis on Stichodactyla haddoni.
Actinostephanus haeckeli. Good to see it again.
Closeup of a tentacle.
Chun Fong also spotted this decorator crab. Lol can you see it? Decorator crabs have some of the best disguises on the shore.
The tiny Acropora is still there.
Ghost crab gamely posing for Chun Fong.
The Ovulids. Unfortunately water ripples from strong winds made it very difficult for me to get decent shots of them.
Chun Fong also spotted this Lambis lambis. Our second sighting on this shore.
We met some fishermen and I asked them what they managed to catch. They were friendly enough to show us their catch and even took out this sea cucumber for us to take photos. Currently suggested by Ron to possibly be Stichopus hermanni. It is sad that this sea cucumber, being the first we saw on this shore, is destined for the cooking pot.
Discodoris boholiensis. I saw 2.
Not sure what this strange patch is
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lovely ovulids and yes, too bad the water ripples weren't suitable for your camera shots... you can always go back again!
Great post! :)
Yup! I'll be looking out for these Ovulids on every piece of soft coral I see now!
Thought the last 2 photos look like some kind of egg capsules. Unlikely to be algae as they need sunlight to photosynthesize, so seldom found under a rock...
Just my 2 cents' worth :P
Hmm, good point Ron.
Wow, these sea creatures and living things are beautiful! Thanks for sharing :)
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Your last photo is very likely egg capsules. You can actually see each capsule has a spherical 'bubble' within which could very well be the developing embryo.
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