Tropical Fish Posters
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Beautiful tropical fish posters from National Geographic, photographed by Wolcott Henry and others.
National Geographic Clownfish PosterPhotographed by Wolcott Henry Found swimming in coral reefs, this beautiful western clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) lives harmoniously in a magnificent anemone, whose poisonous tentacles present no harm. The orange splash of color appears along the coral reefs of the Andaman Sea, South Pacific, Indonesian, and Australian waters. The western clownfish, also known as the "clown anemonefish" was popularised in the film Finding Nemo and, as Wolcott Henry's photograph shows, the reality is not much different from the cartoon. 20'' x 16''. Buy Clownfish Poster from National Geographic |
National Geographic Zebra Lionfish PosterPhotographed by Wolcott Henry Stare into the face of a zebra lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra) as it holds its gaze and fans its fins while it swims along the reef. The arresting colors stand as a warning to potential predators that this fish has poisonous fin spines and should be avoided. The uneven striped design also serves to confuse both predators and prey, since the lines hide its body against the busy surroundings of the reef. The zebra lionfish, also known as "zebra turkeyfish" or "dwarf lionfish" has quite an appetite and grows to about a foot long; it can eat shrimp and crab almost as big as itself. It likes to swim in tropical coral reefs in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This one was found in the Solomon Islands in Melanesia. 20'' x 16''. Buy Zebra Lionfish Poster from National Geographic |
National Geographic Seahorse PosterPhotographed by George Grall At the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, this lined seahorse (Hippocampus erectus) swims to the wharf pilings to feed on smaller animals and free-floating plankton. The seahorse has anchored its tail in the seaweed for stability while feeding. Bay seahorses are adept at camouflaging their skin color, and they capture their unsuspecting prey by ambush. Seahorses are monogamous creatures, and couples regularly perform a unique dance to reinforce their bond. When a partner dies, the other is slow to find another mate. The male seahorse becomes pregnant and gives birth to the young, up to a thousand young seahorses at a time, although very few survive to adulthood. 16'' x 20''. Buy Lined Seahorse Poster from National Geographic |
National Geographic Starfish PosterPhotographed by Wolcott Henry Found in the western Pacific Ocean and the Andaman Sea, orange marble starfish (Fromia Monillis) like to live in shallow waters within the rocks pools and lagoons. Here, a radiant orange marble starfish, also known as a necklace star) stands out against a backdrop of rich green anchor coral as it wades its way through the mass. 20'' x 16''. Buy Starfish Poster from National Geographic |
Whales of the World Wall ChartJourney below and learn detailed information about 17 whales of the world. Each beautifully drawn-to-scale, as well as their scientific names and information about their size, feeding patterns, and history. Measures 31" x 23". |
