Belonging to one of the more common fish families found on Caribbean reefs (Grunts – Haemulidae), the Caesar Grunt (Haemulon carbonarium) can be differentiated from other similar looking species by yellow to dark copper/bronze body stripes and dusky … Continue reading.....
One of the smallest fish you are likely to see when diving in the Caribbean, the Spinyhead Blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) spends most of its time timidly peering out from its burrow with its large nervous-looking eyes, hoping to … Continue reading.....
Although we have discussed coral species with large coral polyps before, the Solitary Disc Coral (Scolymia cubensis) probably takes the crown. Unlike most species of coral it does not grow in colonies, instead, as its common name suggests, … Continue reading.....
A member of the boxfish family, the Honeycomb Cowfish (Acanthostracion polygonia) is one of the cutest fish there is to be seen on the reefs of the Caribbean. This is especially the case for juveniles who are so … Continue reading.....
The Sculptured Slipper Lobster (Parribacus antarcticus) is a very reclusive creature, living deep in the reef structure during the day, and only coming out into the open to forage for food at night. It doesn’t have any claws … Continue reading.....
