California Fish ID

[algal bloom]

A couple of months ago I was out in California doing some dives out at La Jolla Shores. These shots were from a very merky night dive. I'm sure the CA divers are very familiar with the guy. With my Pacific Ocean fish identification ability not being the best, I sure someone could speciate this critter form me. Thanks a bunch!

Nathan

 

[jlyle]

Spotted cusk eel (Chilara taylori)

 

[algal bloom]

Great! Thanks for the ID!

Nathan

 

[sirensmyst]

Nice shoot.

 

[algal bloom]

Nice shoot.

I can't take credit for the photos. That would be the work of Dan the Man, a regular San Diego Diver. I just watched and later did the cropping! I covet his camera setup!

 

[John H. Moore]

No, No, No, jlyle, they're the super-venemous spotted sea snake... those guys are lucky to have survived!!!

 

[algal bloom]

No, No, No, jlyle, they're the super-venemous spotted sea snake... those guys are lucky to have survived!!!

Wow! That was a close one!