Spotted Hawkfish, Turtle Grass and Boulder Brain Coral, Near Randall Reef, St. John, United States Virgin Islands

Creator

John C. Ogden

Files

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Creation Date

10-1978

Abstract

Spotted hawkfish (Circchitchthys aprinus) swimming in a bed of turtle grass (Thaolassia testudium), and boulder brain coral (Colpophyilla natans). Site is near Randall Reef, St. John, United States Virgin Islands.

Alt Text

A dense cluster of dark, tangled seagrass with patches of light and shadow underneath slightly obscures view of a small, brown fish swimming underwater near the seafloor.

Keywords

Coral reefs and islands, Reef ecology, Marine sciences, Travel, Fish, Rocks

Extent

1 color photograph

Physical Collection

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef Collection

Box

1

Folder

Binder 3

Digital Date

2024

Media Type

Color photographs

Identifier

O19-02383

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Spotted Hawkfish, Turtle Grass and Boulder Brain Coral, Near Randall Reef, St. John, United States Virgin Islands" (1978). Binder 03: Photographs and Images. Image 142.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden3_images/142