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Tiny Cardinalfish - Ostorhinchus nanus Dauin, 2012. Fall,Geotagged,Ostorhinchus nanus,Philippines,Tiny Cardinalfish

Tiny Cardinalfish - Ostorhinchus nanus

Dauin, 2012.

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

I so LOVE this scene. It's so magical, intriguing, and simply gorgeous. Excellent! Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  I agree! It's so magical and looks like a snowstorm just past twilight. Posted 5 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

Lion

I concur with Ferdy and Christine, such an apt description. Hard to pull one's eyes away. And surreal - fish in a snowstorm! They and the image are enchanting. Posted 5 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks! th snowy effect is provided by the black coral where they are hanging around..and yes.. this black coral is actually white :-D
  https://animals.net/black-coral/ Posted 5 years ago

Christine Young

Lion

Today's Facebook post:
An absolutely magical underwater scene! Perfect for a Monday morning! {Spotted in the Philippines by JungleDragon moderator, Marta Rubio Texeira} #JungleDragon #Ostorhinchusnanus Posted 5 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! :-) Posted 5 years ago

Calbost Niel

Lion

How enchanting! Posted 2 years ago
1. Patomarazul
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, they are! :-) Posted 2 years ago

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The Tiny Cardinalfish

Ostorhinchus nanus is a ray-finned fish species of the cardinal bass family, Apogonidae.

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Similar species: Kurtiformes

Species identified by Patomarazul

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Uploaded Mar 21, 2020. Captured Oct 3, 2012 03:43 in Unnamed Road, Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines.

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