Reef Ecosystem Interdependence: Devil Firefish Lionfish Over A Barrel Sponge In Thailand - 4K 影片檔

An Indian lionfish (Pterois miles) glides over the rim of a barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria), a reef ecosystem partnership in a living marine habitat. Striped fins spread like a feathered fan above the salmon pink, honeycombed sponge. Its name joins the Greek pteron, wing, with the Latin miles, soldier, for a predator whose home faces coral bleaching and water pollution. 4K, wide shot scuba diver POV. Andaman Sea, Krabi Province, Thailand.