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Name that Critter Seen an interesting wee beastie or giant sea monster but don't know what it is? Describe it here (or post a photo) and let the vast experience on ScubaBoard help.

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Old June 21st, 2008, 10:00 PM   #1
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Multiple Critter ID help - Pompano Beach Florida

Is this a Caribbean Two-Spot Octopus? There are 4 pics of this - use the previous and next buttons to see the others.



http://www.designbysue.com/gallery/v...no608&id=041_G


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Old June 21st, 2008, 10:07 PM   #2
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Another from Pompano

What's This #2?

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Again Pompano

and this #3


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Old June 21st, 2008, 10:12 PM   #4
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I can't make out what it is from that picture sorry!
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Another from Pompano

Any thoughts of what kind of file fish this is? #4


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For you Blenny lovers

Know this one's common name - #5?


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Old June 22nd, 2008, 12:56 AM   #7
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Cute pics! Looks like you need to invest in a good ID book for the Florida area. Hopefully some of our members have some suggestions. Wish I could help with the right names!

I love the occy's markings!
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#4 is an Ocean Triggerfish!

#2 is an Atlantic Spiny Oyster!

#3 is a type of Soft Coral.....

The Octo is a two spot!

looks like a diamond blenny, but only 50% on that one so far!
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Old June 22nd, 2008, 01:07 AM   #9
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What really helps people to id critters is if you say how deep it was where you discovered this, day dive or night dive - narrow it down a bit.

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#2 is an Atlantic Spiny Oyster!
Who would'a thunk?
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Old June 22nd, 2008, 01:14 PM   #10
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#4 best guess is an orange filefish.
#5 is so similar to a saddle blenny that I believe it's in the Labrisomid blenny family. Markings almost fit except that the saddles aren't distinct on yours and that light band at the base of the tail isn't a saddle-blenny characteristic. Very nice photo.
Please let us know if you find authoritative answers.
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