Unidentified flatfish and shrimp

[fnerg]

I think this guy's a dover sole. Seen at 70-80 feet somewhere between cove 1 and 2:




And what could maybe, possible be a miniature spinyhead? Similar depth and location:




Also on that dive, I got what could be the world's worst picture of a horned shrimp:




which I was happy about, since how often do you see these guys anyway?

[Greg Jensen]

3 for 3 on the i.d.'s. And trust me, that's not even close to the worst horned shrimp picture.

[fnerg]

W00t! Thanks Greg!

Horned Shrimp blend into the background way too much. I actually turned the contrast up on that picture a huge amount. Next time, I may take a piece of kelp along to provide a decent backdrop for little blend-ey guys like that.

[nwscubamom]

Wow Fritz, those are some cool sightings there!! And good for you on getting some great ID shots.
- Janna

[Dusty2]

Them horned shrimp are real buggers to get in focus even when you get them out in the open and that don't happen all that often.

Nice work

[fnerg]

Thanks Janna! Although I'm Josh, not Fritz. I know Fritz and am in the Marker Buoys, so close!

[nwscubamom]

Oh DUH, my bad!! I had just quickly glanced at the screen name fnerg vs fmerkel
Well, glad you're a good sport about it! It won't be the last time I call someone by the wrong name
- Janna

[fnerg]

No prob! I actually hope to be turning in some Hawaiian REEF surveys next week. I saw the site of that group that does the snorkel surveys on Waikiki beach, and hope to take their fish ID class on saturday.

[nwscubamom]

Oh that's great!!! If you do, say hi to Cassidy Lum and Jennifer Barrett for me! That's Waikiki ReefWatch.
- Janna

[Biodiversity_Guy]

Nice finds! Dover sole. most excellent!