Lacy scorpionfish

Lacy scorpionfish, Rhinopias aphanes holds top position on the bucket list of many underwater photographers. You can not find this fish visiting regular diving destinations like Anilao or Lembeh, you'd…

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Harpa harpa – beautiful predator snail

Harpa harpa The family Harpidae comprises elegant marine gastropods with shell, resembling the strings of a harp. They are nocturnal hunters, hiding in the sand during the day and feeding…

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Black Friday From Reef ID Books

Make your Black Friday memorable! 40% off on all our English language books.Spend less than 9 dollars and receive a multi-platform PDF book. You can read it on any device…

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Amazing mimicry: Pseudoceros imitatus

Pseudoceros imitatus (Mimic Flatworm), one of my favourite flatworms, mimic Phyllidiella pustulosa (Pimpled Phyllidiella), very common toxic nudibranch. Phyllidiella can emit very toxic substances on the skin, extracting them from…

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Blue-Eyed Hermit Crab, Dardanus scutellatus

Juveniles are often funny, like this small Blue-Eyed Hermit Crab, Dardanus scutellatus. You can easily recognise this crab by blue or grey eyes with white eyestalks and 1st antenna with back…

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