A close relative of the Whitespotted Filefish, the Fringed Filefish (Monacanthus ciliatus) is much smaller and lives a completely different existence. As seen in this design print, it often hangs around soft corals, hiding among their branches … Continue reading.....
It has to be said, the Queen Triggerfish is a very cool looking creature, with wonderful coloured stripes across its face, mottled body, and vibrant fins. Triggerfish are known locally in the Caribbean as Leatherjackets due to their thick skin, … Continue reading.....
Aside from a Reef Shark and maybe a Goliath Grouper, Tarpon are probably the biggest fish you are likely to see on a Caribbean Reef while diving. Saying that, I am reminded of visiting Fort Lauderdale a number of years … Continue reading.....
The Whitespotted Filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus) is a member of an group of fish that have all radically departed from the streamlined body plan typical of most fishes in one way or another (belonging to the Order Tetraodontiformes), including … Continue reading.....
The Glasseye Snapper (Heteropriacanthus cruentatus) is a member of the bigeye family, with large glassy eyes that gives it the appearance of a deep-water species. It is however found throughout the Caribbean region, even in really shallow areas, … Continue reading.....
