The general rule of the ocean is that if something is pretty and moves slowly, then it’s dangerous. This definitely applies to the red lionfish. The red… Read more “Creature Feature: Red Lionfish”
Category: Fishes
Shining, shimmering, and scaly, El Nido and Taytay’s coral reef fish biodiversity is hard to top!
Creature Feature: ribbon eel
It’s not easy being blue, but how about being black or yellow too? The ribbon eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) is a moray found in lagoon and seaward reefs.… Read more “Creature Feature: ribbon eel”
Creature Feature: Blacktip Reef Shark
The blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is one of the most common sharks in the nearshore waters of the tropical and subtropical Indo-Pacific. This shark is pale… Read more “Creature Feature: Blacktip Reef Shark”
Creature Feature: Moorish Idol
The Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus) is a distinctive coral reef fish that’s found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the Indo-Pacific. It’s usually seen singly or… Read more “Creature Feature: Moorish Idol”
Creature Feature: False Clown Anemonefish
The false clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) is just one of several species of anemonefish found in El Nido. It’s called the false clown anemonefish because it looks… Read more “Creature Feature: False Clown Anemonefish”
Creature Feature: Whale Shark
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) are locally called butanding. They are sharks – not whales. They’re called “whale sharks” because of their filter-feeding habits (like the baleen whales)… Read more “Creature Feature: Whale Shark”
