This little fella looks like a red-fingered, yet slightly different. The enlarged "nostrils" and kind of squished-compacted face are the most obvious differences I see in this individual if compared to other red-fingered anglerfish in the area. Could this be a variation of the Porophryne erythrodactylus, another member of the genus, or no relation with Porophryne at all?!?! Please, share your thoughts.
Thx!
A more decent photo of a mysterious pipefish. Any thoughts?
size: ~7mm
depth: 7 - 10m
at night
It was sitting exposed over CCA and stayed perched for pictures - probably attracted by my video light.
Potentially --first record from Oahu!
http://seaslugsofhawaii.com/species/Placida-kevinleei-a.html
If I'm to guess, this shrimp mimics Pagurixus nomurai hermit crab. At least, that's what it fooled me for. Pretty cool!
Eubranchus sp. #1? http://seaslugsofhawaii.com/species/Eubranchus-sp1-a.html
Such a beautiful - and perfect blending - tropical volcanic island sand backdrop!! Cabillus sp.?
At least from observation, this nudi seems to have new species potential! More info: http://seaslugsofhawaii.com/species/Tenellia-sp28-a.html
This fish looks pretty similar to Caracanthus typicus but it had black dots. I can't find any reference suggesting such color variation for C. typicus. Could it possibly be the Indo-Pacific C. maculatus or a new registry of color variation in C. typicus? This fish looked insured and/or sick. Different to this observation of a juvie: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125270186
The tiny dorsal fin and sparkles!!!!
~7mm (pinky finger nail for scale)
This fish looks pretty similar to Caracanthus typicus but it had black dots. I can't find any reference suggesting such color variation for C. typicus. Could it possibly be the Indo-Pacific C. maculatus or a new registry of color variation in C. typicus? This one was juvenile looking, different to https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/125270172
Could this be an Edmondson's juv?
Nope, just saw an Edmondson's juv today, this is not it. Then, maybe a juv redstripe?
Paraplanocera 10?
Apparently the flatworm is giving the lined seahare a hard time. Preadation?
http://www.hawaiisfishes.com/inverts/polyclad_flatworms/species/Paraplanocera_10.htm
Clayton has been around for over 3 weeks now. It still seems lonely!
Note: saw photos of Alope sp. and reminded me of this shrimp looking observation.
Any insight is greatly appreciated. More info here: http://www.hawaiisfishes.com/inverts/shrimps/neatshrimps.htm
This fish was larger and 'tougher" looking that most Rosy Dragonets I've seen around. It didn't even try to flee when approached, as these dragonets tend to do. It just kept 'walking' over rubble minding it's business and beautifully blending with the background colors.
a Rosy or maybe a Coral Dragonet?
"Young Gymnodoris okinawae. (irregular white patches with broad rhinophores)" - cory
http://seaslugsofhawaii.com/species/Gymnodoris-okinawae-a.html