FREE CORAL REEF : CARIBBEAN, INDIAN OCEAN AND PACIFIC OCEAN INCLUDING THE RED SEA PDF

Ewald Lieske,Robert Myers | 400 pages | 15 Jan 2002 | Princeton University Press | 9780691089959 | English | New Jersey, United States , Tropical Coral Reef Photos - Free & Royalty-Free Stock Photos from Dreamstime Expanded and updated to include an additional 44 species, this is a handy guide to those fishes that are likely to be observed by anybody visiting or diving on the coral reefs of the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean Including the Red Sea Indian Ocean, and the Pacific to a depth of sixty meters. Accessible to amateur enthusiasts, this book is the first comprehensive guide of its kind. Coral Reef Fishes: Caribbean enables the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean Including the Red Sea to quickly identify 2, species of fish and includes over 2, color illustrations depicting the major forms of each species--male, female, immature, or geographical varieties. The text proceeds according to region, depicting each species and its varieties, and offering information on its geographic range and where on the coral reef itself the fish may be found. Important identification characteristics are highlighted on every color plate. The following ISBNs are associated with this title:. ISBN - Look for similar items by category:. January 15, Buy Online. Ship to an address. Pick up in store. To see if pickup is available, select a store. In-Store Availability. Not sold in stores. Prices and offers may vary in store. About The Author. Ewald Lieske is a regular contributor to Europe''s largest diving magazine, Tauchen, in Germany, and to several Scandinavian magazines. Robert Myers is a biologist and consultant specializing in Indo-Pacific ichthyology and underwater photography. He is president of Coral Graphics, a Guam-based publisher and distributor of books on nat Format: Paperback Product dimensions: pages, 7. Select Parent Grandparent Teacher Kid at heart. Age of the child I gave this to:. Hours of Play:. Tell Us Where You Are:. Preview Your Review. Thank you. Your review has been submitted and will appear here shortly. Editorial Reviews. Recently Viewed. Coral Reefs in the Pacific | NOAA Fisheries

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By far one of the most colorful and diverse groups of in the sea is that of the coral reef fishes. Their extensive range of bright colors and bold patterns is virtually unmatched in the entire undersea kingdom. And although they may be beautiful to behold, there is a real function behind each of these designs. Red colors appear black under water, helping a fish to go unseen. Stripes allow a fish to camouflage itself against the coral. Spotted patterns serve to confuse a would-be predator. Each species of fish deals with survival in its own way, and we are left to wonder at their accomplishments. Below is a listing of some of the more common coral reef fishes. Most of these species are suitable for the home aquarium. By the way, contrary to popular belief, it is perfectly acceptable to use the term "fishes" when referring to many different species at once. But you must still use the word "fish" when talking about members of the same species or members of a single group. The clown is without a doubt the most beautiful member of the Coral Reef Fishes: Caribbean family. The bright yellow mouth is believed to deter potential predators. As with most other triggers, the clown is an aggressive feeder, feeding mainly on and mollusks. They use their strong jaws to crack open Coral Reef Fishes: Caribbean shells of mollusks and crabs. The orange-green triggerfish is actually the most aggressive of all the trigger species. Their strong jaws can reduce the hard shells of stony corals to piles of sand. Their striking colors can vary quite considerably. Indian ocean variants have orange tails while Pacific Ocean versions can have orange-rayed fins. They grow to a length of about 12 inches. The black triggerfish is one of the less aggressive trigger species. Because of this they usually make good additions to the home aquarium. They have red teeth, and their color can actually vary from blue to green from day to day. As with most triggers, they eat mollusks and crustaceans and it is not recommended to mix them with invertebrates in the aquarium. Hawkfishes are a group of coral reef fishes that have a peculiar habit of resting or perching on corals and rocks as they wait for their prey. They feed Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean Including the Red Sea shrimps and small fish. They are not very good swimmers, and their comic antics make them an enjoyable addition to the home aquarium. This species is characterized by the vertical red stripes, which help with camouflage. The longnosed hawkfish is characterized by an elongated body and square pattern Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean Including the Red Sea red markings. It uses its long snout to probe into coral crevices for food. The color pattern of this fish helps to conceal it while it rests amongst the corals. It will sit still and wait for a convenient meal to wander by. The copper-band butterfly fish is a beautiful and elegant species. This fish uses its long snout to pick out and feed on coral polyps and tube worms. It is a popular aquarium species, but is delicate and difficult to keep alive. The saddleback butterflyfish is characterized by the large black marking on its back which somewhat resembles a saddle. The shape of this species resembles that of some angelfish species. The saddleback is not recommended for an invertebrate aquarium, as they will feed on coral polyps and crustaceans. The queen angelfish is without a doubt the most beautiful of the angelfish species. Young queens resemble a juvenile blue angelfish. But as they grow, they acquire their spectacular blue and yellow markings, with rainbow colors on the edges of their fins. The queen angelfish is found throughout the western Atlantic. It is a grazer, feeding on algae, sponges, and coral. As with many angelfish species, the gray angelfish undergoes a color change as it grows. The juveniles are black with vertical yellow stripes. As it matures, it looses Coral Reef Fishes: Caribbean color and takes on the grayish appearance of the adult. The rock beauty angelfish is characterized by its black and bright yellow colors. The juvenile of Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean Including the Red Sea species is yellow with a small dark spot. In the wild, this species grows to about 2 feet in length. Rock beauties are found in the western Atlantic, where they feed on algae, sponges and coral polyps. The regal tang, also known as a hippo tang, is characterized by its contrasting black and almost neon blue colors. The tail of this species is marked by a bright yellow wedge. Regal tangs are shy algae eaters. The Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean Including the Red Sea grow to about 10 inches in length, and their bright color makes them highly desired by aquarium hobbyists. The percula is one of the most beautiful of the clownfish species. The contrasting orange, white, and black colors make it a favorite among aquarium hobbyists. The percula is found in the waters of the Indo-Pacific, where it feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. Like all clownfishes, it will make its home in the tentacles of several anemone species. The tomato clownfish is characterized by its single white stripe behind its head, and the dark patch Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean Including the Red Sea the rear part of its body. Like all clownfish, the tomato clown can usually be seen darting Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean Including the Red Sea and out of the tentacles of a sea anemone. Tomato clowns are found in the waters of the Pacific and Indo-Pacific. The pink Coral Reef Fishes: Caribbean clownfish is identified by its soft, pale pink color and the single white band behind its Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean Including the Red Sea. Found in the Pacific Ocean, this clownfish feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. Clownfishes are very aggressive and territorial. These small 3-inch fish have been known to attach sharks and divers who wander too close to their host anemone. The maroon clownfish is one of the largest clownfish species. It can grow up to 6 inches in length. The color of this species ranges Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean Including the Red Sea bright orange to rusty brown, to almost black. Maroons are found in the Pacific Ocean where they are usually seen hiding in the stinging embrace of a large sea anemone. Firefishes are characterized by their bright colors and by their unusually elongated . This fin is used as a signaling device to communicate with other firefishes. It is also used by the fish to wedge itself into small crevasses as a means of protection from predators. Firefishes are found throughout the Indo-Pacific. The purple firefish gets its name from its bright purple and red markings. Like other firefish species, it has an elongated dorsal fin that is used for signaling Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean Including the Red Sea firefishes and for locking itself into Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean Including the Red Sea and crevasses. Firefishes are bottom feeders, eating plankton and small crustaceans. They grow to a length of about 2 inches. The royal gramma is a beautiful found only in Caribbean reefs. This fish is very shy and secretive, and feeds on drifting plankton and small crustaceans. The yellow and purple coloration of this species appears darker underwater, helping the fish to blend in with its surroundings. Royal grammas are found throughout the western Atlantic Ocean. To search this site, type your search word s in the box below and click the search button:. All rights reserved. Content from this Website may not be used in any form without written permission from the site owner. Sea and Sky receives commissions for purchases made through links on this site. Visit Us on Facebook. Follow Us on Twitter. Sea Worms. Reef Fishes. Unusual Fishes. Marine Reptiles. Marine Mammals. Coral Reef Fishes By far one of the most colorful and diverse groups of animals in the sea is that of the coral reef fishes. Clown Triggerfish conspicillum The clown triggerfish is without a doubt the most beautiful member of the trigger family. Orange-green Triggerfish Balistapus undulatus The orange-green triggerfish is actually the most aggressive of all the trigger species. Black Triggerfish Odonus niger The black triggerfish is one of the less aggressive trigger species. Falco Hawkfish Cirrhitichtys falco Hawkfishes are a group of coral reef fishes that have a peculiar habit of resting or perching on corals and rocks as they wait for their prey. Longnosed Hawkfish Oxycirrhites typus The longnosed hawkfish is characterized by an elongated body and square pattern of red markings. Copper-band Butterflyfish Chelmon rostratus The copper-band butterfly fish is a beautiful and elegant species.