Antigua and Barbuda, World Inspired Landscapes

With the amount of rain we have been getting it seemed fitting to complete an underwater scene. As part of the World Inspired Landscapes series I have been researching on-line and from library books various countries starting with the letter A. This brings me to Antigua and Barbuda, a very small island nation in the Caribbean best known for its beaches, reefs, and relative seclusion. There are actually two main islands hence the dual name of the country, they are both mostly flat islands with a few lagoons and small hills. So far, all of the world landscapes have been above water, and Antigua and Barbuda had no shortage of beautiful beaches and amazing scenery, but it was their coral reefs teeming with life that really stood out. 22 x 15" cold press, August, 2020

There are 19 species represented in the painting, maybe you can spot them all but could you name some of them? Here is a diagram of the characters in the painting which was planned out in my sketchbook. All of these creatures are known to live in or around Antigua and Barbuda. Many of them are common, while some are endangered species. The answer key is below the diagram. Edit: picture updated.

1. Frigate bird (soaring over the water)

2. Hawksbill sea turtle, critically endangered

3. Wide sawfish, endangered

4. Goliath grouper, endangered

5. Barracuda

6. Sargeant Major damselfish

7. Mahi-Mahi dolphinfish

8. Stingray

9. Needlefish

10. Coral reef fish (Dory!)

11. Permit

12. Batwing coral crab

13. Brain coral

14. Elkhorn coral, endangered

15. Staghorn coral, endangered

16. Diadema sea urchin

17. King helmet snail

18. Caribbean reef shark

19. Humpback whale