This didn't occur to me when I took the photo, but upon returning home, it really looks like the Humu has been sent to his room for a time-out, doesn't it? :)
So, on to the octopuses: Six, I say. Yowsa.
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You can see the siphon in this one. Again, hiding well.
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This one was attached to the rock and seemingly hanging upside down. That is, not in a den. But I'd be willing to bet its den was just beyond and down from where this octopus was latched onto the rock.
Now this one you can see.
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And this one was a little guy. Awww.
Again, look for the white tube (siphon) and the eye just above and to the left. I'm telling you, they are awesome at the whole camouflage/hiding thing!
3 Rock Mover wrasses. So energetic. I didn't find any octopus today from rock mover hints.
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The 3 spot Chromis, which protects coral. Look for the tiny black fish with white spot. They are adorable.
Unusual to see 4 Moorish Idols in the same photo, so I snapped it, even though the water visibility was not stellar.
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Four spot butterfly. Don't hurt yourself looking for the 3rd and 4th spots...they are on the other side.
And of course, the Brighteye Chromis. I noted today that possibly because of this little, but aggressive, fish, an octopus was missing from its usual place. I think these guys dart at the larger animal until they go away. Not sure why they would care, but.
These are closeups of some pretty shells. Note the octo-cloth. Once people know you like octopuses, they send you all kinds of stuff.
I will get out the shell book to determine what kind of cone shells these are.
I didn't pick up this Cowry shell, thinking it was in good shape and probably occupied. Once I examined the photo, didn't see an animal inside. But I was surprised to see the small crab claw in the shell next to the Cowry! (white claw).
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Think about this next time you consider eating a sea cucumber....ewww
Bluefin Trevally irritating the eel.
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A couple nice eel photos for my sis-in-law, Sue.
Fleabite cone.
This Humu thought it was hiding. They do have a spike on the top of their heads which I'm told helps them be unable to be pulled out of holes like this. I haven't tested that. No need.
I only just noticed this small Honu, as it was resting underneath. A few moments later, it surfaced for a breath.
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Horn shell.
I wondered how on earth these two things could be over a hole like this without falling in! There is nothing underneath supporting them...made me wonder if an octopus had placed them, showing the den was occupied.
Saddleback Butterfly.
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This poor Saddle Wrasse had a chunk taken out of its hide..
Sand is pretty fascinating! I took the photo for the tan and darker lined shell, but also enjoyed the photo.
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I will look this shell up. I would have taken a closer shot, but this was in the in-between part where the rip runs. I got off 3 shots and then had to go over.
I'm calling this snowflake pretzel...ha. These eels are all over the reef and never bother me. But then, I don't step on them, either.
Oh no! And octopus leg is coming out of the shell. Well, there's a chance I placed it there for effect.
These are some of my favorite types of shells: the hairy Triton. I enjoy the smooth shapes and different levels and the overall cool design. Of course, by the time I found this one, years ago, all the hairs had disappeared.
A partial Tun shell. I think they are quite pretty.
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Spiky urchin. If you look closely, you can see some more spines starting between the longer ones.
Quite a nice swim! Six octopuses is a great number. I may have to start my plastic card system again, so I can count when I see more than 5. Have a great weekend and thanks for reading!
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