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Five-petal Leaf-Flower (Phyllanthus pentaphyllus)Observer
douggoldmanDescription
In an open pine rockland forest. Separate male and female plants. Thanks to Roger Hammer for bringing me to this spot.
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Mascarene Island Leaf-Flower (Phyllanthus tenellus)Observer
douggoldmanDescription
A shrubby, herbaceous weed with potted plants. The last two photos are of a seedling, photographed about two weeks later.
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Wavyleaf Noseburn (Tragia urens)Observer
joeysantoreDescription
Remnant patch of native habitat left on the margins of a pine plantation
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Humbug (Dascyllus aruanus)Observer
pleahyDescription
This was invasive reported to USGS through REEF, collected by Lad Akins and myself. Before and after capture.
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Harlequin Wrasse (Bodianus eclancheri)Observer
bb_593Description
Very large (almost comparable to adult parrotfish) , only one individual seen in a channel with strong current. Distinct markings on face. Unsure of ID - no good suggestions from algorithm
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djringerDescription
I took some macro photos of whatever is growing on the Euphorbia nutans plants in this empty lot in Hell's Kitchen, adjacent to the West Side Line rail tracks. It's filamentous and grows on the leaves, stems, and cyathia.
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Spiny Chromis (Acanthochromis polyacanthus)Observer
francoislibertDescription
(EN) Spiny Chromis - (FR) Chromis épineux
Acanthochromis polyacanthus, Pantar Island, Indonesia
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Carolina Leafflower (Phyllanthus caroliniensis ssp. caroliniensis)Observer
douggoldman
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Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major (Abudefduf vaigiensis)Observer
harazakiDescription
the leftmost: A. caudobimaculatus
the rightmost: A. vaigiensis
the middle: A. sexfasciatus
"Abudefduf vaigiensis"
Scale rows between middle of spinous portion of dorsalfin base and lateral line 3.5
No black spots at caudal-fin base
"Abudefduf caudobimaculatus"
Scale rows between middle of spinous portion of dorsalfin base and lateral line 2.5
Usually with 2 black spots at caudal-fin base
These two point of differences can be seen from this photo.
As a result, the species of this photo is "Abudefduf caudobimaculatus".
Now, "Abudefduf caudobimaculatus" isn't synonym of "Abudefduf vaigiensis".
[Reference]
Wibowo K, Toda M, Motomura H (2017) Validity of Abudefduf caudobimaculatus Okada and Ikeda 1939 and synonymies of Abudefduf vaigiensis (Quoy and Gaimard 1825) (Perciformes: Pomacentridae). Ichthyol Res 65:78–91
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Atlantic Damselfish (Chromis limbata)Observer
dennisthediverDescription
Cleaning station, GIF image, from video.
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Bicolor Damselfish (Stegastes partitus)Observer
liittschwagerDescription
Specimen #: BBEL_0087, Collection Event #: BLIZ_005, Common Name: Bicolor Damselfish, Scientific Name: Stegastes partitus, Size: 2.25 inches overall length (5.7cm), Location: Smithsonian Institution's Field Station on Carrie Bow Cay, Belize
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Threespot Damselfish (Stegastes planifrons)Observer
liittschwagerDescription
Specimen #: BBEL_0066, Collection Event #: BLIZ_005, Common Name: Threespot Damselfish, Scientific Name: Stegastes planifrons, Magnification: .8x, Size: 1.25 inches overall length (3.2cm), Location: Smithsonian Institution's Field Station on Carrie Bow Cay, Belize
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Longfin Damselfish (Stegastes diencaeus)Observer
liittschwagerDescription
Specimen #: BBEL_0054, Collection Event #: BLIZ_005, Common Name: Dusky Damselfish, Scientific Name: Stegastes fuscus, Size: 4.25 inches overall length (10.8cm), Location: Smithsonian Institution's Field Station on Carrie Bow Cay, Belize
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Blue Chromis (Azurina cyanea)Observer
liittschwagerDescription
Specimen #: BBEL_0053, Collection Event #: BLIZ_005, Common Name: Blue Chromis, Scientific Name: Chromis cyanea, Size: 2 inches overall length (5.1cm), Location: Smithsonian Institution's Field Station on Carrie Bow Cay, Belize
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Threespot Damselfish (Stegastes planifrons)Observer
liittschwagerDescription
Specimen #: BBEL_0084, Collection Event #: BLIZ_005, Common Name: Threespot Damselfish, Scientific Name: Stegastes planifrons, Magnification: 1.4x, Location: Smithsonian Institution's Field Station on Carrie Bow Cay, Belize
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Canary Damsel (Similiparma lurida)Observer
dennisthediverDescription
Juveniles.
GIF image.
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Mexican Bromeliad Weevil (Metamasius callizona)Observer
elizabethgandyDescription
Host: Tillandsia utriculata. First confirmed record on a Gulf Coast Island; not found on Long Boat Key March 17, 1999.
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Rosy Maple Moth (Dryocampa rubicunda)Observer
diohio1Description
7715
Male
Rosy Maple waving "Hi".
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Indo-Pacific Yellowtail Damsel (Neoglyphidodon nigroris)Observer
harazakiDescription
The fish was eatting a dead octopus body.
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Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima)Observer
nathantaylorDescription
Photos uploaded for use in the journal post here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/euphorbia-species-of-the-united-states/journal/20815-cyathium-dissection-and-explanation
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Okinawa Sergeant (Abudefduf caudobimaculatus)Observer
harazakiDescription
Abudefduf caudobimaculatus Okada and Ikeda, 1939
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Okinawa Sergeant (Abudefduf caudobimaculatus)Observer
harazakiDescription
the leftmost: A. caudobimaculatus
the rightmost: A. vaigiensis
the middle: A. sexfasciatus
"Abudefduf vaigiensis"
Scale rows between middle of spinous portion of dorsalfin base and lateral line 3.5
No black spots at caudal-fin base
"Abudefduf caudobimaculatus"
Scale rows between middle of spinous portion of dorsalfin base and lateral line 2.5
Usually with 2 black spots at caudal-fin base
These two point of differences can be seen from this photo.
As a result, the species of this photo is "Abudefduf caudobimaculatus".
Now, "Abudefduf caudobimaculatus" isn't synonym of "Abudefduf vaigiensis".
[Reference]
Wibowo K, Toda M, Motomura H (2017) Validity of Abudefduf caudobimaculatus Okada and Ikeda 1939 and synonymies of Abudefduf vaigiensis (Quoy and Gaimard 1825) (Perciformes: Pomacentridae). Ichthyol Res 65:78–91
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Okinawa Sergeant (Abudefduf caudobimaculatus)Observer
harazakiDescription
Reference;
Wibowo, Toda and Motomura (2017) Ichthyol Res
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Spreading Broomspurge (Euphorbia humistrata)Observer
nathantaylorDescription
Photo 1: dorsal view on left, ventral view on right
Photo 20 (3rd from last): E. maculata (normal) on left, E. humistrata on right
Photo 21 (2nd from last): E. humistrata on left, E. maculata (late season stress) on right
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Chamaesyce Rust (Uromyces proeminens)Observer
nathantaylorDescription
Fungus growing on Euphorbia glyptosperma (plant): http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/7096864
Found in association with this adult insect: http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/7098992
and this larvae: http://www.inaturalist.org/observations/7098992
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Spotted Spurge (Euphorbia maculata)Observer
sdroegeDescription
Chamaesyce maculata, Spotted Spurge, August 2012, Beltsville, Maryland
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Caribbean Milkweed (Asclepias nivea)Observer
joeysantoreDescription
Real nice Asclepias
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African Demoiselle (Neopomacentrus fuliginosus)Observer
dawngoebbelsDescription
About 12 cms long in a manmade channel through the mangroves. Live around fallen branches in 1-5 m of brackish water.
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Red Caustic-Creeper (Euphorbia thymifolia)Observer
nathantaylorDescription
Plant generously provided by @jaykeller. Based on this observations.
