Pics of the tough-to-spot, tough to find and the rare.

[rhwestfall]

for reference (random web photo):

 

[Coralcop]

Any idea what this is? The DM said he had never seen it before. Not the best picture, from a gopro video. The little black thing is some type of tentacle. It kind of clinched up a little when the sand around it was brushed.View attachment 457841

To my eyes, it looks just like a buried Southern Star Gazer. I saw one in Florida once that was completely covered by sand until I uncovered it. They are able to hide really well.

 

[Ricardo V.]

I’m seeing a Cassiopea, which is a type of jellyfish. Here is a link to a Wikipedia article on them. Cassiopea - Wikipedia

This one is from Bonaire. Different color, but same critter.

 

[Gdog]

This has already been posted, but fun to see

View attachment 464164Painted Elisia Nudibranch by GfLGdog, on Flickr']

Painted Elisia Nudibranch by GfLGdog, on Flickr[/URL]

 

[Gdog]

Another more common but difficult to spot...

View attachment 464166Lettuce Leaf Slug2 by GfLGdog, on Flickr']

Lettuce Leaf Slug2 by GfLGdog, on Flickr[/URL]

 

[Gdog]

This is the only brown toadfish Ive seen in Coz. Maybe they are more common but it was a first for me


View attachment 464168Brown Toadfish by GfLGdog, on Flickr']

Brown Toadfish by GfLGdog, on Flickr[/URL]

 

[Gdog]

Hard to find also, but not rare

Seahorse in Cozumel by GfLGdog, on Flickr

 

[Gdog]

Also posted earlier, but fun to find...

Basket Star on Coral by GfLGdog, on Flickr']View attachment 464176Basket Star on Coral by GfLGdog, on Flickr[/URL]

 

[Gdog]

Not rare, but rarely hold still for their photo session with me!

View attachment 464178Caribbean Reef Squid by GfLGdog, on Flickr']

Caribbean Reef Squid by GfLGdog, on Flickr[/URL]

 

[Ready4Launch]

Cool thread idea - getting me excited for next month!!!