mtank's Identifications

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What

Golden Decorator Crab (Naxia aurita)

Observer

stephenwinnick

Date

May 28, 2023 11:57 AM ACST

Place

Largs Bay SA 5016, Australia (Google, OSM)
Golden Decorator Crab - Photo (c) David Spencer Muirhead, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by David Spencer Muirhead
mtank's ID: Golden Decorator Crab (Naxia aurita)
Added on May 30, 2023
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2 photos

What

Taylor's Social Tunicate (Metandrocarpa taylori)

Observer

lovealllife

Date

May 2023

Place

British Columbia, CA (Google, OSM)
Taylor's Social Tunicate - Photo (c) Jeff Goddard, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jeff Goddard
mtank's ID: Taylor's Social Tunicate (Metandrocarpa taylori)
Added on May 30, 2023
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What

Taylor's Social Tunicate (Metandrocarpa taylori)

Observer

lovealllife

Date

May 2023

Place

British Columbia, CA (Google, OSM)
Taylor's Social Tunicate - Photo (c) Jeff Goddard, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Jeff Goddard
mtank's ID: Taylor's Social Tunicate (Metandrocarpa taylori)
Added on May 30, 2023
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2 photos

What

Blue Linckia (Linckia laevigata)

Observer

arthur_chapman

Date

May 20, 2023 04:02 PM -10

Place

Black Rock, Arorangi Rarotonga, Cook Islands (Google, OSM)

Description

Blue Sea Star at Black Rock, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. May 2023.

Blue Linckia - Photo (c) Nikita Saprykin, all rights reserved, uploaded by Nikita Saprykin
mtank's ID: Blue Linckia (Linckia laevigata)
Added on May 30, 2023
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What

Indo-Pacific Rock-boring Urchin (Echinometra mathaei)

Observer

arthur_chapman

Date

May 20, 2023 04:02 PM -10

Place

Black Rock, Arorangi Rarotonga, Cook Islands (Google, OSM)

Description

Urchin at Black Rock, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. May 2023.

Indo-Pacific Rock-boring Urchin - Photo (c) Robin Gwen Agarwal, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Robin Gwen Agarwal
mtank's ID: Indo-Pacific Rock-boring Urchin (Echinometra mathaei)
Added on May 30, 2023
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2 photos

What

Black Sea Cucumber (Holothuria leucospilota)

Observer

arthur_chapman

Date

May 20, 2023 03:59 PM -10

Place

Ara Tapu, Arorangi Rarotonga, Arorangi District, Cook Islands (Google, OSM)

Description

Sea Cucumber at Black Rock, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. May 2023.

Black Sea Cucumber - Photo (c) Philippe Bourjon, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
mtank's ID: Black Sea Cucumber (Holothuria leucospilota)
Added on May 30, 2023
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Photos / Sounds

What

Black Sea Cucumber (Holothuria leucospilota)

Observer

arthur_chapman

Date

May 20, 2023 04:08 PM -10

Place

Black Rock, Arorangi Rarotonga, Cook Islands (Google, OSM)

Description

Sea Cucumber at Black Rock, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. May 2023.

Black Sea Cucumber - Photo (c) Philippe Bourjon, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
mtank's ID: Black Sea Cucumber (Holothuria leucospilota)
Added on May 30, 2023
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What

Lollyfish Sea Cucumber (Holothuria atra)

Observer

arthur_chapman

Date

May 20, 2023 04:06 PM -10

Place

Black Rock, Arorangi Rarotonga, Cook Islands (Google, OSM)

Description

Sea Cucumber at Black Rock, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. May 2023.

Lollyfish Sea Cucumber - Photo (c) Nevit Dilmen, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)
mtank's ID: Lollyfish Sea Cucumber (Holothuria atra)
Added on May 30, 2023
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2 photos

What

Blue Linckia (Linckia laevigata)

Observer

arthur_chapman

Date

May 20, 2023 04:05 PM -10

Place

Black Rock, Arorangi Rarotonga, Cook Islands (Google, OSM)

Description

Blue Starfish at Black Rock, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. May 2023.

Blue Linckia - Photo (c) Nikita Saprykin, all rights reserved, uploaded by Nikita Saprykin
mtank's ID: Blue Linckia (Linckia laevigata)
Added on May 30, 2023
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2 photos

What

Twospot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus)

Observer

soenkebonde

Date

February 18, 2023 05:37 AM +07

Place

Ko Kradan, Ko Libong, Trang, Thailand (Google, OSM)
Twospot Snapper - Photo (c) David R, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by David R
mtank's ID: Twospot Snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus)
Added on May 30, 2023
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What

Lagoon Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus)

Observer

arthur_chapman

Date

May 20, 2023 04:05 PM -10

Place

Black Rock, Arorangi Rarotonga, Cook Islands (Google, OSM)

Description

Lagoon Triggerfish at Black Rock, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. May 2023.

Lagoon Triggerfish - Photo (c) Francois Libert, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
mtank's ID: Lagoon Triggerfish (Rhinecanthus aculeatus)
Added on May 30, 2023
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What

Shaw's Cowfish (Aracana aurita)

Observer

elusiveorchids

Date

April 10, 2009 12:21 PM AEST

Place

Kingborough, TAS, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

male

Shaw's Cowfish - Photo (c) J. Martin Crossley, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), uploaded by J. Martin Crossley
mtank's ID: Shaw's Cowfish (Aracana aurita)
Added on May 30, 2023
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3 photos

What

Common Weedfish (Heteroclinus perspicillatus)

Observer

marinejanine

Date

April 3, 2023 06:23 PM ACST

Place

Whyalla Marina - Yacht Club entrance SA 5600, Australia (Google, OSM)
Common Weedfish - Photo (c) Sascha Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sascha Schulz
mtank's ID: Common Weedfish (Heteroclinus perspicillatus)
Added on May 29, 2023
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3 photos

What

Common Weedfish (Heteroclinus perspicillatus)

Observer

marinejanine

Date

March 5, 2023 09:43 AM ACDT

Place

Whyalla Swimming Enclosure E side SA 5600, Australia (Google, OSM)
Common Weedfish - Photo (c) Sascha Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Sascha Schulz
mtank's ID: Common Weedfish (Heteroclinus perspicillatus)
Added on May 29, 2023
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2 photos

What

Family Ophiotrichidae

Observer

harryrosenthal

Date

November 8, 2019 11:01 AM AEDT

Place

Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia (Google, OSM)
Macrophiothrix spongicola - Photo (c) Tony Strazzari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tony Strazzari
mtank's ID: Macrophiothrix spongicola, a member of Amphilepididans (Order Amphilepidida)
Added on May 28, 2023
Leading
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

What

Family Ophiotrichidae

Observer

tonydiver

Date

January 26, 2015 04:23 PM AEDT

Place

Swansea NSW 2281, Australia (Google, OSM)
Macrophiothrix spongicola - Photo (c) Tony Strazzari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tony Strazzari
mtank's ID: Macrophiothrix spongicola, a member of Amphilepididans (Order Amphilepidida)
Added on May 28, 2023
Leading
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

What

Macrophiothrix spongicola

Observer

tonydiver

Date

April 2, 2015 10:47 AM AEDT

Place

Newcastle NSW, Australia (Google, OSM)
Macrophiothrix spongicola - Photo (c) Tony Strazzari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tony Strazzari
mtank's ID: Macrophiothrix spongicola, a member of Amphilepididans (Order Amphilepidida)
Added on May 28, 2023
Improving
Added as part of a taxon swap

Photos / Sounds

What

Macrophiothrix spongicola

Observer

tonydiver

Date

April 19, 2015 12:08 PM AEST

Place

Newcastle NSW, Australia (Google, OSM)
Macrophiothrix spongicola - Photo (c) Tony Strazzari, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tony Strazzari
mtank's ID: Macrophiothrix spongicola, a member of Amphilepididans (Order Amphilepidida)
Added on May 28, 2023
Improving
Added as part of a taxon swap

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2 photos

What

Genus Schizophrys

Observer

waterhelen

Date

July 7, 2012 01:15 PM ACST

Place

Stansbury Jetty YP, SA 5582, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

I'm guessing on the three pronged variety... but love to know if not.

Schizophrys rufescens - Photo (c) Dan Monceaux, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dan Monceaux
mtank's ID: Schizophrys rufescens, a member of Typical Spider Crabs (Family Majidae)
Added on May 26, 2023
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What

Branching Bryozoan (Schizoporella errata)

Observer

marinejanine

Date

March 8, 2023 09:56 AM ACDT

Place

Whyalla Swimming Enclosure, Whyalla Boat Harbour, SA 5600, Australia (Google, OSM)
Branching Bryozoan - Photo (c) Dan Monceaux, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dan Monceaux
mtank's ID: Branching Bryozoan (Schizoporella errata)
Added on May 26, 2023
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What

Branching Bryozoan (Schizoporella errata)

Observer

marinejanine

Date

March 15, 2023 12:41 PM ACDT

Place

Under bridge leading to Swimming Pontoon, Whyalla SA 5600, Australia (Google, OSM)
Branching Bryozoan - Photo (c) Dan Monceaux, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dan Monceaux
mtank's ID: Branching Bryozoan (Schizoporella errata)
Added on May 26, 2023
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What

Australian Blue Swimmer Crab (Portunus armatus)

Observer

marinejanine

Date

March 15, 2023 12:09 PM ACDT

Place

Whyalla Swimming Enclosure W side SA 5600, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

Juvenile

Australian Blue Swimmer Crab - Photo (c) Dan Monceaux, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dan Monceaux
mtank's ID: Australian Blue Swimmer Crab (Portunus armatus)
Added on May 26, 2023
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2 photos

What

Mediterranean Fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii)

Observer

marinejanine

Date

March 15, 2023 12:07 PM ACDT

Place

Whyalla Swimming Enclosure W side SA 5600, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

More than a dozen live fan worms observed growing near base of a cement structural pile

Mediterranean Fanworm - Photo (c) Albertini maridom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Albertini maridom
mtank's ID: Mediterranean Fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii)
Added on May 26, 2023
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2 photos

What

Branching Bryozoan (Schizoporella errata)

Observer

marinejanine

Date

March 15, 2023 12:54 PM ACDT

Place

Under bridge leading to Swimming Pontoon, Whyalla SA 5600, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

Young colonies under bridge to pontoon,

Branching Bryozoan - Photo (c) Dan Monceaux, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dan Monceaux
mtank's ID: Branching Bryozoan (Schizoporella errata)
Added on May 26, 2023
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2 photos

What

Mediterranean Fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii)

Observer

marinejanine

Date

March 15, 2023 12:06 PM ACDT

Place

Whyalla Swimming Enclosure W side SA 5600, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

Live tubes attached to sea floor.

Mediterranean Fanworm - Photo (c) Albertini maridom, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Albertini maridom
mtank's ID: Mediterranean Fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii)
Added on May 26, 2023
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What

Genus Platycephalus

Observer

imogenisunderwater

Date

March 31, 2021 10:17 AM +11

Place

Port Phillip Bay, VIC, AU (Google, OSM)
Rock Flathead - Photo (c) Wayne Martin, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Wayne Martin
mtank's ID: Rock Flathead (Platycephalus laevigatus)
Added on May 26, 2023
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What

Wood's Siphonfish (Siphamia cephalotes)

Observer

marinejanine

Date

April 10, 2023 03:20 PM ACST

Place

Whyalla Swimming Enclosure W side SA 5600, Australia (Google, OSM)
Wood's Siphonfish - Photo (c) Ian Shaw, all rights reserved, uploaded by Ian Shaw
mtank's ID: Wood's Siphonfish (Siphamia cephalotes)
Added on May 26, 2023
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4 photos

What

Dwarf Cushion Star (Parvulastra exigua)

Observer

marinejanine

Date

March 31, 2023 12:53 PM ACDT

Place

Lions Park Reef, Boston SA 5607, Australia (Google, OSM)
Dwarf Cushion Star - Photo (c) Simon Grove, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Simon Grove
mtank's ID: Dwarf Cushion Star (Parvulastra exigua)
Added on May 26, 2023
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Photos / Sounds

What

Branching Bryozoan (Schizoporella errata)

Observer

marinejanine

Date

April 10, 2023 04:15 PM ACST

Place

Whyalla Swimming Enclosure W side SA 5600, Australia (Google, OSM)
Branching Bryozoan - Photo (c) Dan Monceaux, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Dan Monceaux
mtank's ID: Branching Bryozoan (Schizoporella errata)
Added on May 26, 2023
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Photos / Sounds

3 photos

What

Snakeskin Wrasse (Eupetrichthys angustipes)

Observer

marinejanine

Date

April 3, 2023 06:20 PM ACST

Place

Whyalla Marina - Yacht Club entrance SA 5600, Australia (Google, OSM)

Description

Difficult to ID from the grainy photos, but fish had a long dorsal fin, and moved sinuously way through the algae.

Snakeskin Wrasse - Photo (c) Marine Explorer (Dr John Turnbull), some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA)
mtank's ID: Snakeskin Wrasse (Eupetrichthys angustipes)
Added on May 26, 2023
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