A Red Morwong (Cheilodactylus fuscus) resting on a barrel sponge
Barrel sponges make comfortable perches for Red Morwongs (Cheilodactylus fuscus)
A barrel sponge makes a comfortable perch for a Red Morwong (Cheilodactylus fuscus)
An Umbrella Slug (Umbraculum umbraculum) on orange sponge
A Blotched Hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) restingon sponge
A Scribbled Rockcod (Epinephelus undulatostriatus) rests on a barrel sponge
Eastern Red Scorpionfish (Scorpaena jacksoniensis) resting on a barrel sponge
A Red Morwong (Cheilodactylus fuscus) resting on a barrel sponge
A Red Morwong (Cheilodactylus fuscus) resting on a barrel sponge
A Blotched Hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) rests on a sponge
A Red Morwong (Cheilodactylus fuscus) resting on a barrel sponge
Spheciospongia papillosa - aka 'Ayers Rock sponge'
Uploaded by Thomas Mesaglio (@thebeachcomber) with Steve's permission. All initial identifications made by Thomas Mesaglio.
Note that the date of observation is approximate. Location provided by Steve as "inside and along the cliffs of Jervis Bay".