ROB MYERS GALLERY #2

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A Purplemouth moray (Gymnothorax vicinus) peers from its lair. 100 cm, 3 m, Bonaire. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

The two larger nudibranchs (Chromodoris sp.) are mating, with a smaller one trying to join in. 3-6 cm, 12 m, Batangas, Philippines. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

At a depth of 15 m, without the aid of a flash, this Paddle-flap scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeri) appears dark brown, rendering it inconspicuous to its prey. 13 cm, 10 m, Sulawesi, Indonesia. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

This Crocodile flathead (Cymbacephalus beauforti) is nearly invisible as it sits waiting for passing prey. 45 cm, 11 m, W. Papua, Indonesia. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

A Goliath grouper (Epinephelus itajara) hovers near a doorway in its wreck. It can grow to a length of at least 240 cm (7.9 ft) and weight of 316 kg (697 lbs). 150 cm, 25 m, Delray Beach, FL. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

A group of Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) hover near the protective tentacles of a sea anemone. 3-4 cm, 10 m, Sulawesi, Indonesia. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

This adolescent Queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) is starting its transition into the adult color phase. 9 cm12 m, Cancun, Mexico. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

The Cheeklined wrasse (Oxycheilinus digrammus) is a curious and nearly fearless predator of small fishes. 15 cm, 14 m, Nomena NP, Fiji. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

A male Mandarinfish (Synchiropus spendidus) courts a female (on its opposite side), oblivious to the divers lights, camera and flash. 5 cm, 8m, Negros, Philippines. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

The spectacular Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera picta) feeds exclusively on starfishes usually much larger than itself, including the notorious Crown-of-thorns. 3 cm, 9 m, Seraya, Bali. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

A Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) eyes the photographer while resting on a bed of Xenia soft coral. This species is highly toxic. 5 cm, Batangas, Philippines. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

This Panther flounder (Bothus pantherinus) points one eye on the camera and the other behind itself. 10 m, Sulawesi, Indonesia. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

The Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) can be dangerously aggressive, particularly when guarding its nest. Its massive teeth can cause serious wounds. 50 cm, 5 m, Bali. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

The Spotted spoon-nose eel (Echiophis intertinctus) has teeth as formidable as those of many moray eels, but when harassed, prefers to disappear into the sand rather than defend itself. 40 cm, 5 m, Lake Worth, FL. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

The scrawled cowfish (Acanthostracion quadricornis) frequently ventures over large stretches of open sand, far from the shelter of the reef. 28 cm. 12 m, Key Biscayne, FL. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

The flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) walks on the bottom using its lower front arms and leg-like extensions of its mantle. 5 cm, Batangas, Philippines. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

A Harlequin mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) carries her precious cargo of eggs. 5 m, Batangas, Philippines. © Rob Myers, All Rights Reserved.

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