Observations in the Order: Perciformes

Echeneis naucrates

Echeneis naucrates
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Location: Sodwana Bay
Observed on: 18th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2014
Initial ID: Shark Remora (Echeneis naucrates)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Twobar Anenomefish

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By: WEI Conservatio...WEI Conservation Group's reputation in Fish
Location: Sodwana Bay, 2 Mile Reef
Observed on: 12th June 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2014
Likely ID: Twobar Anenomefish (Amphiprion allardi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Tiger Rockcod

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By: WEI Conservatio...WEI Conservation Group's reputation in Fish
Location: Sodwana Bay, 2 Mile Reef
Observed on: 21st June 2012
Added to iSpot: 13th July 2014
Likely ID: Tiger Rockcod (Epinephelus posteli)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: 60cm long, seen on 2 Mile Reef Sodwana Bay, resting under ledge @ 15m

Western blue groper at Cornwall Island

Achoerodus gouldii Western blue groper P1021125
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Location: Cornwall Island, Western Australia
Observed on: 2nd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 12th July 2014
Likely ID: Western blue groper (Achoerodus gouldii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Breaksea cod at Cornwall Island, Western Australia

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Location: Cornwall Island, Western Australia
Observed on: 2nd January 2014
Added to iSpot: 12th July 2014
Likely ID: Breaksea cod (Epinephelides armatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Yellowtail jack mackerel at Investigator Island

Trachurus novaezelandiae Yellowtail jack mackerel PC300687
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Location: Investigator Island, Western Australia
Observed on: 30th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 12th July 2014
Likely ID: Yellowtail jack mackerel (Trachurus novaezelandiae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Western blue groper (male) at Investigator Island, Western Australia

Achoerodus gouldii Western blue groper PC300713
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Location: Investigator Island, Western Australia
Observed on: 30th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 11th July 2014
Likely ID: Western blue groper (Achoerodus gouldii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Durban R13
Observed on: 4th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 11th July 2014
Likely ID: Zebra (Diplodus cervinus subsp. hottentotus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Durban XR3A
Observed on: 2nd June 2014
Added to iSpot: 11th July 2014
Likely ID: Panga (Pterogymnus laniarius)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1

Sandperch

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Durban S1
Observed on: 23rd May 2014
Added to iSpot: 11th July 2014
Likely ID: Smallscale sandperch (Parapercis robinsoni)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

Breeze 3a

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Location: Miller Ave, Park Rynie
Observed on: 30th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Saddle back hogfish (Bodianus bilunulatus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Oldwoman

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Location: Bluff
Observed on: 1st July 2014
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Old Woman Anglefish (Pomacanthus rhomboides)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Mellow Yellow

Breeze 3a
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Location: 5, Signal Rd
Observed on: 29th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Whitespotted butterflyfish (Chaetodon kleinii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Butterfly

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Location: Bluff
Observed on: 10th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Blackedged butterflyfish (Chaetodon dolosus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Goldie Queen

Breeze 4
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Location: 5, Signal Rd
Observed on: 29th May 2014
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Thalassoma hebraicum
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0

Doris

Breeze 1a
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Location: Blood Reef
Observed on: 19th June 2014
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Slinger (Chrysoblephus puniceus)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 3
Comments: 0

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Jesser canyon
Observed on: 27th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Fusiliers (Caesionidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Jesser canyon
Observed on: 27th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Slinger (Chrysoblephus puniceus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 6
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Goldies

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Jesser canyon
Observed on: 27th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: One stripe goldies (Pseudanthias gibbosus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Goldribbon soapfish

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By: ROV_Ryan
Sea Fish AtlasSeaKeysSouth African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
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Location: Jesser canyon
Observed on: 27th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Goldribbon soapfish (Aulacocephalus temmincki)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Fingerfin

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Jesser canyon
Observed on: 27th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Natal fingerfin (Chirodactylus jessicalenorum)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Potato bass

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Wright Canyon
Observed on: 30th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Potato bass (Epinephelus tukula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Wright Canyon
Observed on: 26th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Checked swallowtail (Odontanthias borbonius)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Rockcod

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Wright Canyon
Observed on: 26th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Contour rockcod (Epinephelus morrhua)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during thr= 2012 Gombessa expedition

Panga

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Wright Canyon
Observed on: 26th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Pterogymnus laniarius
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 2
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during thr 2012 Gombessa expedition

Cardinals

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By: ROV_Ryan
Sea Fish AtlasSeaKeysSouth African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
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Location: Wright Canyon
Observed on: 30th April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Cheilodipterus arabicus
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during thr 2012 Gombessa expedition

Steenbras

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By: ROV_Ryan
Sea Fish AtlasSeaKeysSouth African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
Location: Chaka canyon
Observed on: 25th April 2012
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Rooi Steenbras (Petrus rupestris)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Japanese bigeye

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Diepgat canyon
Observed on: 21st April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Japanese bigeye (Pristigenys niphonia)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from the ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Goldies in Diepgat

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Diepgat canyon
Observed on: 21st April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: One stripe goldie (Pseudanthias gibbosus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Chaetodon in Diepgat canyon

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Diepgat canyon
Observed on: 21st April 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Blackedged butterflyfish (Chaetodon dolosus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Potato bass

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By: ROV_Ryan
Sea Fish AtlasSeaKeysSouth African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
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Location: Leadsman canyon
Observed on: 7th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Potato bass (Epinephelus tukula)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

slinger

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By: ROV_Ryan
Sea Fish AtlasSeaKeysSouth African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
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Location: Leadsman canyon
Observed on: 7th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Slinger (Chrysoblephus puniceus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

slinger

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By: ROV_Ryan
Sea Fish AtlasSeaKeysSouth African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
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Location: Leadsman canyon
Observed on: 7th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Slinger (Chrysoblephus puniceus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

fusiliers

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By: ROV_Ryan
Sea Fish AtlasSeaKeysSouth African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
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Location: Leadsman canyon
Observed on: 7th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Yellowtail false fusilier (Paracaesio xanthura)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 1
Description: filmed from a ROV during the Gombessa expedition in 2012

Tiger angelfish

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By: ROV_Ryan
Sea Fish AtlasSeaKeysSouth African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity
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Location: Leadsman canyon
Observed on: 7th May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Tiger angelfish (Apolemichthys kingi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

slinger

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Wright Canyon
Observed on: 2nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Slinger (Chrysoblephus puniceus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Shiny eyes

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Wright Canyon
Observed on: 2nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Crescentail bigeye (Priacanthus hamrur)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Goldie shoals

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Wright Canyon
Observed on: 2nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: One stripe goldie (Pseudanthias gibbosus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Cardinals

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Wright Canyon
Observed on: 2nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: cardinal (Apogon fukuii)
Identifications: 2
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Goldribbon soapfish

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Wright Canyon
Observed on: 2nd May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Goldribbon soapfish (Aulacocephalus temmincki)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: Filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Cardinal in Wright canyon

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Wright canyon
Observed on: 1st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Cardinalfish (Apogonidae)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Chaetodon in Wright canyon

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Wright Canyon
Observed on: 1st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Doublesash butterflyfish (Chaetodon marleyi)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Kob in WQright Canyon

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: Wright Canyon
Observed on: 1st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Kob (Argyrosomus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 1
Description: Filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Rockcod in Wright canyon

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By: ROV_Ryan
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Location: A1102 Rd, Thungwini
Observed on: 1st May 2013
Added to iSpot: 10th July 2014
Likely ID: Contour rockcod (Epinephelus morrhua)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 0
Description: filmed from a ROV during the 2012 Gombessa expedition

Sea sweep at Bald Island

Scorpis aequipinnis PC290588
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Location: Bald Island north east cove
Observed on: 29th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th July 2014
Likely ID: Sea sweep (Scorpis aequipinnis)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

wondrous wrasse

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By: seastung
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Location: 2 mile reef
Observed on: 8th July 2014
Added to iSpot: 9th July 2014
Likely ID: Labridae
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 1
Comments: 2
Description: small fish, quite skittish, in and out of overhangs, about 10cm TL

Kingfish cruisin

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By: Kerry Sink
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Location: 4 Buoy, Sodwana
Observed on: 17th November 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th July 2014
Likely ID: bluefin kingfish (Caranx melampygus)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 4
Comments: 0

Western blue groper (female) at Bald Island

Achoerodus gouldii Western blue groper PC290558
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Location: Bald Island north east cove
Observed on: 29th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th July 2014
Likely ID: Western blue groper (Achoerodus gouldii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Western blue groper (male) at Bald Island, Western Australia

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Location: Bald Island north east cove
Observed on: 29th December 2013
Added to iSpot: 9th July 2014
Likely ID: Western blue groper (Achoerodus gouldii)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 0
Comments: 0

Emperor

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By: Mari-Lise
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Location: Rabbit reef- Sodwana Bay
Observed on: 16th April 2014
Added to iSpot: 9th July 2014
Likely ID: Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator)
Identifications: 1
Agreements: 3
Comments: 1

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