kawaihae reef – Page 12 – wildlife inventory and issues affecting kawaihae coral reef

2022-09-122023-11-12

leaf scorpionfish

This Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) was a good find today. 9.12.2022

leaf scorpion fish

leaf scorpion fish

leaf scorpion fish

leaf scorpion fish, Taenianotus triacanthus

leaf scorpion fish, Taenianotus triacanthus

2022-09-032023-12-19

mimicry of finger coral to cauliflower coral

In the calm water of Kawaihae harbor, coral growth is different than in areas with more wave actions. At first glance, these coral colonies appear to be another species. They are similar to a cauliflower coral (Pocillopora meandrina)’s branching. But, these are finger corals (Porites compressa). Their branches can fuse.

finger coral Porites compressa — finger coral (Porites compress)

cauliflower coral Pocillopora meandrina and finger coral Porites compressa — cauliflower coral (Pocillopora meandrina )and finger coral (Porites compress )

cauliflower coral Pocillopora meandrina and finger coral Porites compressa — cauliflower coral (Pocillopora meandrina) and finger coral (Porites compress )

painted nudibranch laying eggs

painted nudibranch laying eggs

painted nudibranch laying eggs

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