Banded Coral Shrimp
A type of cleaner shrimp, this species is relatively common to see in the waters around Anguilla. A little shy, it will retreat into a recess if approached, but if you stick a finger out towards it and keep it …
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A type of cleaner shrimp, this species is relatively common to see in the waters around Anguilla. A little shy, it will retreat into a recess if approached, but if you stick a finger out towards it and keep it …
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With Christmas upon us I thought this red Reef Urchin would add a slightly festive feel. This particular species of urchin is not very commonly seen in Anguilla, although during the day it does spend much of its time hiding …
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Hiding among Manatee Grass and Turtle Grass, this male Bucktooth Parrotfish thinks I haven’t spotted it yet and is almost laughing at me. Lucky really as if not I would not have been able to approach as close and capture …
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It was quite a surprise a few months ago when this beautiful Green Iguana came onto our porch in Anguilla having presumably lost its way. Our miniature Dachshund was equally shocked as he has never seen a lizard this big, …
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This is the only Sculptured Slipper Lobster that I have ever seen underwater as they are not particularly common and hide under protective recesses during the day, only coming out to forage at night. Known locally as a Sea Louse, …
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One of the larger growing grouper species, the Nassau Grouper can reach over a meter in length if left undisturbed with plenty of food. Unfortunately today in Anguilla it is rare to see one anywhere near this size as most …
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Polyp detail of Slit Pore Sea Rod, one of the numerous ‘soft coral’ species found in Anguilla. The detail of the undersea world never ceases to amaze me, and it is detail that can be so easy to overlook if …
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One of the more elegant members of the underwater shell-less snails, the spotted sea hare can be light brown to green in colour and inhabits seagrass beds and algal flats, especially those with scattered rocks present. Here they graze on …
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One of the coolest beach residents, these little guys live in burrows and come scurrying out when no-one around to forage on the beach for detritus and other tasty morsels. Unfortunately for the Atlantic Ghost Crab, they are also the …
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