Tag: predatory fish

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Goldblotch Grouper - Epinephelus costae - Striped Hunter on the Rozi Wreck
Goldblotch Grouper - Epinephelus costae - Striped Hunter on the Rozi Wreck
A Goldblotch Grouper rests close above an encrusted section of the Rozi wreck at Cirkewwa, Malta, displaying the dark longitudinal stripes typical of the species.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Close Pass over the Seagrass
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Close Pass over the Seagrass
A Yellowmouth Barracuda passes extremely close above the seagrass at Cirkewwa Reef, Malta, revealing its distinctive vertical bars and streamlined predatory profile.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Parallel Passage above the Seagrass
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Parallel Passage above the Seagrass
Yellowmouth Barracuda pass in a loose parallel formation above the seagrass at Cirkewwa Reef, Malta, their striped flanks clearly visible at close range.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Close Encounter above the Seagrass
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Close Encounter above the Seagrass
Yellowmouth Barracuda pass close to the camera above a Posidonia seagrass meadow at Cirkewwa Reef, Malta, accompanied by other Mediterranean reef fish.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - A Wall of Silver at Cirkewwa Reef
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - A Wall of Silver at Cirkewwa Reef
A tightly packed school of Yellowmouth Barracuda fills the water at Cirkewwa Reef, Malta, creating an impressive wall of streamlined silver predators.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Circling in a Silver Vortex
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Circling in a Silver Vortex
A large school of Yellowmouth Barracuda circles together above Cirkewwa Reef in Malta, forming a compact swirling mass in the blue Mediterranean water.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Inside the School at Cirkewwa Reef
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Inside the School at Cirkewwa Reef
A diver’s-eye view from inside a school of Yellowmouth Barracuda at Cirkewwa Reef, Malta, with striped predators passing in every direction among other reef fish.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Gliding Low over Cirkewwa Reef
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Gliding Low over Cirkewwa Reef
Two Yellowmouth Barracuda glide just above the reef at Cirkewwa, Malta, their striped bodies passing close to the rocky seabed and marine vegetation.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Lined Up in the Blue
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Lined Up in the Blue
Yellowmouth Barracuda form an unusually orderly line above Cirkewwa Reef in Malta, their streamlined bodies suspended against the open blue water.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Portrait of a Mediterranean Predator
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Portrait of a Mediterranean Predator
A close underwater portrait of a Yellowmouth Barracuda at Cirkewwa Reef, Malta, highlighting its large eye, pointed snout and streamlined predatory profile.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - A Silver River above Cirkewwa Reef
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - A Silver River above Cirkewwa Reef
A vast school of Yellowmouth Barracuda sweeps across the shallow waters of Cirkewwa Reef, Malta, forming a flowing silver formation above the reef.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Sweeping into the Shallow Reef
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Sweeping into the Shallow Reef
A vast school of Yellowmouth Barracuda sweeps toward the shallow section of Cirkewwa Reef in Malta, filling the blue water with streamlined silhouettes.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Cruising over the Shallow Reef
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Cruising over the Shallow Reef
Yellowmouth Barracuda cruise above the shallow rocky reef at Cirkewwa, Malta, accompanied by several other Mediterranean reef fish.
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Cruising above the Rozi Wreck
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Cruising above the Rozi Wreck
Greater Amberjacks cruise through the blue water above the Rozi wreck at Ċirkewwa, Malta, surrounded by numerous smaller reef fish.
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Silver Profile in Deep Blue Water
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Silver Profile in Deep Blue Water
A Greater Amberjack passes close to the camera, revealing its powerful silver body, faint amber stripe and deeply forked tail against the dark blue water.
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Solitary in Deep Blue Water
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Solitary in Deep Blue Water
A solitary Greater Amberjack swims through dark blue open water, its silvery body, faint amber stripe and deeply forked tail clearly visible.
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Three Fish Swimming Together
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Three Fish Swimming Together
Three Greater Amberjacks swim together above the seabed, displaying their streamlined silver bodies, amber-yellow markings and deeply forked tails.
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Trio in Open Blue Water
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Trio in Open Blue Water
Three Greater Amberjacks cruise together through open blue water, displaying their streamlined bodies and strongly forked tails.
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Passing above the Rozi Wreck
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Passing above the Rozi Wreck
A solitary Greater Amberjack swims through the blue water above the Rozi wreck at Ċirkewwa, Malta.
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Side Profile over Cirkewwa Reef
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Side Profile over Cirkewwa Reef
A Greater Amberjack swims past Cirkewwa Reef in Malta, showing its streamlined silver body, faint amber stripe and deeply forked tail.
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Silver Flash in Deep Blue Water
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Silver Flash in Deep Blue Water
A Greater Amberjack passes close to the camera at Cirkewwa Reef, Malta, its silvery flank catching the underwater light against the deep blue background.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Twilight Gathering at Cirkewwa Reef
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Twilight Gathering at Cirkewwa Reef
A dense school of Yellowmouth Barracuda gathers in the fading light of an evening dive at Cirkewwa Reef, Malta.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Approaching over the Rożi Wreck
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Approaching over the Rożi Wreck
A solitary Yellowmouth Barracuda approaches the camera above the Rożi wreck at Ċirkewwa, Malta, surrounded by smaller reef fish.
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Coming Back for Another Look
Yellowmouth Barracuda - Sphyraena viridensis - Coming Back for Another Look
A curious Yellowmouth Barracuda turns toward the camera at Cirkewwa Reef, Malta, while smaller reef fish drift through the blue water around it.