Tag: Anthias

Vivid red and pink soft corals perched on a coral block, swarmed by schools of orange anthias against the backlight.
A colourful coral block with red soft corals, a sea fan gorgonian and a pair of bannerfish, swarmed by schools of anthias.
A coral block lushly covered with red soft corals and a sea fan gorgonian, enlivened by schools of anthias in the blue open water.
A steep wall with a large sea fan gorgonian and violet soft corals in backlight, swarmed by schools of anthias.
A green sea turtle swims over a colourful coral reef; a school of orange anthias is visible in the background.
A steep wall densely covered with colourful soft corals in pink, orange and violet. Small anthias enliven the scenery.
A coral block covered with vivid magenta soft corals on sandy ground, swarmed by schools of orange anthias.
An emperor angelfish in front of a steep wall alive with soft corals and schools of anthias in the Red Sea.
A coral block lushly covered with colourful soft corals, photographed in backlight and surrounded by schools of anthias in the blue open water.
Pink and rose soft corals (Dendronephthya) on a reef slope in the Red Sea. Anthias swim in the sunlight above the corals; the blue water forms a perfect background.
An emperor angelfish in front of a coral block lushly covered with colourful soft corals, surrounded by schools of anthias.
A lush coral garden of pink and violet soft corals (Dendronephthya) in the Red Sea. A school of anthias surrounds the corals; a diver is visible in the background.
Vivid red and pink soft corals (Dendronephthya) on a coral block in the Red Sea. Anthias swim in the sunlight above, which falls from above through the blue water.
A reef wall in the Red Sea, lushly covered with orange and pink soft corals (Dendronephthya). A pink gorgonian and a school of anthias complete the colourful image.
A diver explores a spectacular coral wall with vivid pink soft corals and orange sponges. Small anthias swim among the corals, while the intense colour richness of the reef is showcased in crystal-clear blue water.
Orange whip corals (Ellisella) project from a reef wall into the blue water. Anthias swim above them; soft corals in pink cover the wall.
A colourful coral block in the Red Sea, covered with pink soft corals (Dendronephthya) and surrounded by orange anthias. A diver hovers in the background above the reef.
A diver hovers next to a reef overhang covered with vivid pink gorgonians and red soft corals. A school of orange anthias surrounds the corals.
Portrait of an anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) against a black background. The vivid orange-yellow male with the elongated dorsal fin is a typical reef dweller of the Red Sea.
A diver with a torch admires a large vivid red soft coral (Dendronephthya) on a reef slope in the Red Sea. Yellow gorgonians and a school of anthias complete the colourful scene.
A magnificent coral formation in the Red Sea, densely covered with colourful soft corals in pink, rose and purple. Orange anthias swim among the corals.
A colourful coral reef in the Red Sea with a school of orange anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). The sun shines from above through the clear blue water onto the corals.
A magnificent reef scene with vivid red and pink soft corals surrounded by numerous orange-red anthias. The coral garden glows in intense colours against the deep blue water, while small anthias swim among the coral branches.
Large red soft corals (Dendronephthya) project into the blue water, surrounded by a school of golden anthias. The sun shines from above through the water, creating a dramatic atmosphere.
A lushly encrusted vertical wall with soft corals, sponges, gorgonians and schools of small reef fish. An explosion of colour in orange, red and pink.
A red lionfish spreads its imposing fin fans above a coral reef. Numerous anthias surround it, while sunlight falls from above.
A spectacular reef scene with magnificent pink-red soft corals growing on a reef wall, surrounded by a school of small orange-yellow fish. The deep blue water in the background and the vivid corals create an impressive contrast in this vibrant underwater landscape.
A large gorgonian fans out against the blue background, surrounded by a school of orange anthias. A classic Red Sea reef scene.
Orange whip corals and pink soft corals on a coral reef in the Red Sea. Orange anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swim among the corals.
A spectacular reef scene with vivid pink-red soft corals surrounded by a school of orange-yellow anthias. The colourful corals form a dramatic contrast to the deep blue open water in the background.
A magnificent coral block with vivid pink soft corals is circled by a dense shoal of orange anthias. The scene shows the typical symbiosis between corals and reef fish in deeper, blue water with dramatic lighting.
A colourful coral reef scene with various soft corals in vivid colours from red to violet to green. Numerous small anthias and other reef fish swim above the colourful coral garden, unaware of the well-camouflaged scorpionfish that lurks motionlessly waiting for them.
A spectacular reef scene with vivid pink soft corals growing from a rock face, surrounded by colourful anthias species. The deep blue water and sunbeams from above create a dramatic contrast to the colourful corals in the foreground.
A vivid orange-yellow anthias (female) swims against a pitch-black background. The fish displays the typical body shape and colouring with a colour gradient from intense orange at the head to pale yellow on the body, while the fins show greenish accents.
A male anthias swims in front of a vivid red sponge. The small fish displays the typical violet-pink tones and characteristic body shape of the anthias family with its forked tail.
A magnificent gorgonian with its characteristic fan-shaped branches dominates this reef scene, while numerous orange anthias swim around it. The soft coral displays its typical lattice structure in reddish-violet tones and provides the small reef fish with shelter and food.
A magnificent reef scene with vivid pink soft corals surrounded by colourful reef fish including anthias species. The dramatic backlit shot shows the sun in the deep blue water and emphasises the vibrant colour richness of the coral reef.
A magnificent red soft coral dominates the scene, surrounded by a shoal of small yellow anthias in the deep blue water. The intense sunlight from above illuminates the vibrant reef community and intensifies the colour contrasts between the vivid red coral and the azure-blue background.
A colourful reef scene with vivid pink soft corals swarmed by numerous orange-yellow anthias species. The corals extend dramatically into the deep blue open water, while the small fish dance in dense schools around the coral formation.
A vibrant coral reef scene with magnificent soft corals in vivid pink and orange, surrounded by a dense school of orange anthias. The scene is flooded with bright sunlight from above, showing the colourful diversity of a healthy tropical reef.
Large red gorgonian fan coral on a reef wall. A diver silhouette in the background, small anthias in the foreground.
A majestic red lionfish hovers over a colourful coral reef with its characteristic fan-like pectoral fins spread wide. The scene shows a typical reef atmosphere with hard and soft corals in various colours, while orange anthias swim in the background.
A vibrant coral reef scene with colourful soft corals in pink and red tones alongside hard corals. A male anthias swims through the frame while further small fish are visible in the deep blue water in the background.
A vibrant reef scene with a magnificent fire sponge in the foreground, surrounded by white corals and various small reef fish. The branching structure stands out impressively against the deep blue water.
A diver hovers beside a magnificent reef formation with vivid pink and red soft corals swarmed by small tropical reef fish. The intense colour of the corals contrasts beautifully with the deep blue water in the background.
A magnificent male anthias hovers against a black background, displaying its vivid colours in full splendour. The fish presents a spectacular play of colours from orange-yellow tones on the head and body to vivid blue fins, with characteristic violet markings on the head.
A school of colourful anthias swims over a coral reef. At the centre of the image a male anthias with its characteristic violet-pink colouring and distinctive magenta spot is clearly visible, surrounded by several orange-yellow conspecifics.
A diver swims through a vibrant reef scene with large golden-brown gorgonian fans swarming with vivid orange anthias. In the background, various reef fish and further small schooling fish are visible in the crystal-clear deep blue water.
A vibrant coral reef with a spectacular school of orange anthias hovering in large numbers above hard and soft corals. The vivid orange-red fish form a dense cloud above the colourful reef landscape of various coral species, while the deep blue water is visible in the background.
A colourful anthias swims in front of a vivid red sponge. The fish displays its typical violet-pink colouring with yellow accents and its characteristic green eye, while a small orange fish is visible in the background.
A vibrant coral reef scene with a colourful school of orange anthias hovering above the colourful hard and soft corals. The deep blue water and sun rays from above create a dramatic atmosphere in this healthy reef system.
A magnificent underwater scene shows colourful soft corals in vivid pink, orange and lilac tones growing on a reef wall. A dense school of small fish swims through the blue open water while sunlight penetrates from above, dramatically illuminating the scene.
A magnificent coral reef with hundreds of orange-red anthias hovering in a dense school above the hard corals. The vivid orange fish form a spectacular contrast against the deep blue water and colourful coral formations.
A sunken shipwreck has become an artificial reef inhabited by vivid red soft corals and various reef fish. Particularly striking are the pink anthias swimming around the coral-encrusted wreck sections, creating a vibrant underwater landscape against deep blue water. The structure shown is the anti-aircraft gun of the SS Thistlegorm.
A beautiful anthias swims elegantly against a black background. The fish displays magnificent pink-violet colouring with yellow scale reflections and characteristic red fins, with the large eye and typical body shape of anthias clearly recognisable.
A magnificent coral reef scene with vivid pink soft corals in the foreground, surrounded by a school of small orange anthias. The scene captures the typical vitality of a tropical reef, with the contrast between the soft corals and the deep blue open water in the background.
A vibrant reef scene with magnificent pink-orange soft corals in the foreground, surrounded by colourful reef fish such as anthias and fairy basslets. In the background a dense school of small fish is visible, while the intense blue of the water highlights the colourful underwater landscape with striking contrast.
A vivid pink-orange anthias swims elegantly in blue open water. The splendid colours and characteristic body shape with elongated fins are clearly recognisable.
A colourfully encrusted wreck section (mast) is densely covered with vivid pink and violet soft corals. Hundreds of small fish, presumably anthias, swarm as a dense school around the coral formation in deep blue open water.
A diver explores a colourful reef wall with vivid pink soft corals and various colourful reef fish. The scene shows the typical diversity of a tropical coral reef with schools of small fish and a magnificent coral formation.
A magnificent coral formation with vivid pink and violet soft corals is swarmed by numerous orange anthias species. The sun shines through the clear blue water, bathing the entire reef scene in dramatic light.
A spectacular reef scene with vivid red and orange soft corals growing from the reef wall while small tropical fish swim through the deep blue water. The magnificent soft corals form a colour-intense contrast against the crystal-clear blue water.
A magnificent gorgonian dominates the scene, surrounded by a vibrant school of orange anthias in deep blue water. The coral displays its characteristic flat, fan-shaped structure with fine branches, while the small reef fish hover densely above the coral reef.
A magnificent red lionfish with its characteristic striped pectoral fins and venomous spines poses majestically on a colourful reef wall. A small school of anthias swims in the background while the deep blue water completes the dramatic underwater scene.
A spectacular reef scene with vivid pink and white soft corals surrounded by a dense school of silvery glassfish. Among the corals and within the school, numerous orange anthias are recognisable, adding further colour accents to this vibrant underwater scene.
A magnificent jewel anthias swims elegantly against deep blue water. The male displays its characteristic violet-pink colouring with vivid yellow spots on its flanks and the typical elongated dorsal fin spines.
A magnificent reef scene with large gorgonian fan corals surrounded by countless small orange anthias. The delicate soft corals extend elegantly into the blue water, while a dense school of fish is visible in the background.
A magnificent pink soft coral dominates the reef wall while small yellow anthias swim among the coral branches. Further small reef fish are visible in the deep blue open water, forming a vibrant underwater scene in front of the colourful coral wall.
A colourful anthias hovers elegantly in deep blue water. The fish displays the characteristic orange-red colouring with a white underside and vivid red markings on the head, its spread fins visible in full splendour.
A diver hovers in deep blue water beside a colourful reef wall inhabited by violet soft corals and a school of orange-yellow anthias. The scene shows the vibrant activity on a tropical coral wall with the characteristic colour combination of vivid orange fish and violet-red corals.
A magnificent reef scene with vivid red and pink soft corals surrounded by numerous yellow reef fish. The corals display their characteristic soft, branching structure and, together with the vividly coloured fish, create a colourful reef system against deep blue water.
A beautifully coloured yellowback anthias swims against a black background. The animal displays the characteristic colour distribution with vivid pink head and front body, yellow back and sickle-shaped yellow tail fin.
A grey reef shark glides along a vividly encrusted reef, surrounded by numerous anthias and small reef fish. The elegant body posture and the gill slits are clearly visible in the camera flash.
Several reef mantas glide elegantly over a coral reef. Small reef fish and anthias surround the majestic animals, while sunlight penetrates the water in the background.
A vibrant coral reef with colourful hard and soft corals in the foreground, above which a dense school of orange anthias and pink basslets swarms. The scene shows the typical dynamics of a healthy tropical reef with its characteristic fish community.
A beautiful pygmy anthias swims elegantly above the coral reef. The vivid pink to violet colouring with orange-yellow accents and the characteristic bluish fin margins make this small reef dweller one of the most colourful fish in the tropical ocean.
A spectacular underwater scene with several majestic manta rays gliding elegantly over a colourful coral reef. In the foreground, a large manta ray with characteristic white underside swims while further mantas are visible in formation in the background.