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Biodiversity Hotspots Collection (page 8)

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Aerial of Kossol Passage, Kossol Reef, Palau Islands, North Pacific Ocean

Aerial of Kossol Passage, Kossol Reef, Palau Islands, North Pacific Ocean

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Palmar tree frog (Boana / Hypsiboas pellucens) on plant stem, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Palmar tree frog (Boana / Hypsiboas pellucens) on plant stem, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Andean forest pit viper (Bothriopsis pulchra) curled up on fern, Sumaco, Napo, Ecuador

Andean forest pit viper (Bothriopsis pulchra) curled up on fern, Sumaco, Napo, Ecuador

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Booted racket tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) two males fighting in flight, Mindo, Pichincha

Booted racket tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) two males fighting in flight, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Eyelash palm pit viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) with tongue extended, Mindo, Pichincha

Eyelash palm pit viper (Bothriechis schlegelii) with tongue extended, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Parsons Chameleon (Calumma parsonii) close up of eye and skin, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park

Parsons Chameleon (Calumma parsonii) close up of eye and skin, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Moramanga, Madagascar

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Magnificent land-snail (Helicophanta magnifica) Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Moramanga

Magnificent land-snail (Helicophanta magnifica) Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Moramanga, Madagascar

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Spotted fish-scaled gecko (Geckolepis maculata) close up of scales, Palmarium, Atsinanana

Spotted fish-scaled gecko (Geckolepis maculata) close up of scales, Palmarium, Atsinanana, Madagascar

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Bigfin squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) hovering in mid water at night

Bigfin squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) hovering in mid water at night. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Yellow lipped sea snake (Laticauda colubrina) dives back down to the reef after surfacing

Yellow lipped sea snake (Laticauda colubrina) dives back down to the reef after surfacing for breath of air. Apo Island, Dumaguete, Negros, Philippines. Bohol Sea, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: RF- Pair of Rock beauties (Holacanthus tricolor) spawning at dusk

RF- Pair of Rock beauties (Holacanthus tricolor) spawning at dusk. The larger male rubs against the flank of female during the spawning rise. Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemari maria) yawns as it peers out from a hole in the reef

Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemari maria) yawns as it peers out from a hole in the reef. West Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Boulder brain coral (Colpophyllia natans) photographed with a long exposure with camera rotation

Boulder brain coral (Colpophyllia natans) photographed with a long exposure with camera rotation. Taken with circular fisheye lens. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Caribbean Sea

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp. ) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp)

Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp. ) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp)
Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp.) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp.), there are two colour varieties here, possibly different species

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Southern stingrays (Hypanus americanus) swimming over a sand bar in the early morning

Southern stingrays (Hypanus americanus) swimming over a sand bar in the early morning. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Lionfish (Pterois volitans) portrait, invasive species in the Caribbean. East End

Lionfish (Pterois volitans) portrait, invasive species in the Caribbean. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Close up of pattern of the cerata of a nudibranch (Janolus savinkini)

Close up of pattern of the cerata of a nudibranch (Janolus savinkini). Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) on a sandy seabed. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines

Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) on a sandy seabed. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) yawning on a coral reef drop off. San Salvador island

Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) yawning on a coral reef drop off. San Salvador island, Bahamas. Bahamas Sea, Tropical West Atlantic Ocean

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: A stand of Pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) growing on a coral reef, East End

A stand of Pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) growing on a coral reef, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) capturing a pelagic shrimp with long red antennae

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) capturing a pelagic shrimp with long red antennae, in midwater, at night. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Orange-finned anemonefish (Amphiprion chrysopterus) guarding their recently spawned red

Orange-finned anemonefish (Amphiprion chrysopterus) guarding their recently spawned red eggs on a rock next to the host anemone. Rock Islands, Palau, Micronesia. Tropical west Pacific Ocean

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) close up, on a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium)

Coleman shrimp (Periclimenes colemani) close up, on a fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Yellowhead jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) spitting out sand as it digs its burrow

Yellowhead jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) spitting out sand as it digs its burrow. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Parachute daisies (Ursinia anthemoides) Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Parachute daisies (Ursinia anthemoides) Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis) on a coral reef

Yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis) on a coral reef, with the camera rotated during the long exposure. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Kelp gull (Larus dominicanus) on rocky shore with crashing waves at sunset, Bird Island

Kelp gull (Larus dominicanus) on rocky shore with crashing waves at sunset, Bird Island, Lamberts Bay, Western Cape province, South Africa, September 2012

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Tropical forest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, March 2005

Tropical forest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, March 2005

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Detail of palm leaf, backlit in sunshine, New Caledonia

Detail of palm leaf, backlit in sunshine, New Caledonia

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: RF- Boulder star coral (Montastrea annularis) showing fluorescent green coloration

RF- Boulder star coral (Montastrea annularis) showing fluorescent green coloration, photographed under blue light at night, to excite fluorescent pigments in the coral, East End, Grand Cayman

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over sand in shallow water, split

Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over sand in shallow water, split level photo with blue sky and clouds. The Sandbar, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: RF - Spinyhead blenny fish (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) extends out of its hole in a red

RF - Spinyhead blenny fish (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) extends out of its hole in a red sponge to snare passing food. Caribbean Sea

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) hiding in coral, Tubbataha Reef Natural Park

Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) hiding in coral, Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Verreauxs sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) running across a road with bus in background

Verreauxs sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) running across a road with bus in background, Berenty Private Reserve, southern Madagascar, August 2016

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Asiatic elephants (Elephas maximus indicus) sniffing the air as they get close to a water body

Asiatic elephants (Elephas maximus indicus) sniffing the air as they get close to a water body, Kaziranga National Park, Assam, India

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) at the surface. Stingray City, Grand Cayman

Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) at the surface. Stingray City, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea. Bait was used for this shot

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Split level photo of an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus

Split level photo of an American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) floating at the surface over a shallow seagrass meadow, close to mangroves

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: RF- Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) peering from hole in massive Starlet coral

RF- Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) peering from hole in massive Starlet coral (Siderastrea siderea). East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Adult female Fosa (Crytoprocta ferox) stalking prey on deciduous forest floor. Kirindy Forest

Adult female Fosa (Crytoprocta ferox) stalking prey on deciduous forest floor. Kirindy Forest, western Madagascar. November 2010

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Coquerels sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) Palmarium, Atsinanana, Madagascar

Coquerels sifaka (Propithecus coquereli) Palmarium, Atsinanana, Madagascar

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Indri (Indri indri) feeding on fresh leaves / shoots in the rainforest canopy

Indri (Indri indri) feeding on fresh leaves / shoots in the rainforest canopy. Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, eastern Madagascar

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Tropical forest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, March 2005

Tropical forest, Andasibe-Mantadia National Park, Madagascar, March 2005

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Parachute daisies (Ursinia anthemoides) Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Parachute daisies (Ursinia anthemoides) Little Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Verreauxs sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) female carrying baby, Berenty Private Reserve

Verreauxs sifaka (Propithecus verreauxi) female carrying baby, Berenty Private Reserve, Madagascar. Endangered species

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Las Gralarias Glassfrog (Nymphargus lasgralarias) spawn with tadpoles developing

Las Gralarias Glassfrog (Nymphargus lasgralarias) spawn with tadpoles developing in eggs hanging from leaf, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Pinocchio lizard (Anolis proboscis) male on stem, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador, Endangered

Pinocchio lizard (Anolis proboscis) male on stem, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador, Endangered species

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Minute Glassfrog (Centrolene peristictum) male guarding eggs, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador

Minute Glassfrog (Centrolene peristictum) male guarding eggs, Mindo, Pichincha, Ecuador, Vulnerable species

Background imageBiodiversity Hotspots Collection: Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) female carrying baby on her back, member

Mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) female carrying baby on her back, member of Humba group, Virunga National Park, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa, Critically endangered



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