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Photography by Jim Christensen - Cayman Islands


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Cayman Islands
Two Jawfish  A pair of Yellowhead Jawfish, <I>Opistognathus aurifrons</i>, the male on the left has eggs in his mouth. Jawfish  A male Yellowhead Jawfish, <I>Opistognathus aurifrons</i>, where you can see the eggs in his mouth. Jawfish  Yellowhead Jawfish, <I>Opistognathus aurifrons</i>, are often seen hovering over their holes.
Jawfish  A Jawfish, <I>Opistognathus aurifrons</I>, with a mouth full of eggs. Jawfish  A Jawfish <I>Opistognathus aurifrons</I> aerates it eggs by spitting them out of his mouth. Juvenile Trunkfish  This baby Trunkfish is about the size of a pea.
Spiny Pufferfish  A Spiny Puffer or Balloonfish <I>Diodon holocanthus</I> are extremely poisonous. Spotted Drum  Juvenile Spotted Drum Fish <I>Equetus punctatus</I> are known for there long dorsal fin. Banded Coral Shrimp  The Banded Coral Shrimp <I>Stenopus hispidus</I> can easily be identified by the bright bands.
Pygmy Octopus  A tiny Atlantic Pygmy Octopus <I>Octopus jobini</I> is only about two inches across. Pygmy Octopus  A tiny Atlantic Pygmy Octopus <I>Octopus jobini</I> is only about two inches across. Christmas Tree Worm  When approached, the Christmas Tree Worm will disappear into its hole.
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