Photographic Print : Stoplight parrotfish
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Stoplight parrotfish
Stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride), supermale. This species of parrotfish has two kinds of males, normal and supermale. The normal male looks like the female, and is a green-blue colour. The supermale spawns with either an individual female or a group of females. These fish can grow up to around 64cm and are found in the western Atlantic region. They inhabit coral reefs with clear water. They are diurnal and sleep on the seabed during the night. Photographed in Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean, Atlantic Ocean
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Media ID 6459683
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Atlantic Ocean Bonaire Bony Fish Caribbean Colourful Netherlands Antilles Parrot Fish Pisces Disambiguation Sex Change Sparisoma Viride Stoplight Parrotfish Super Male
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Bring the vibrant underwater world to your home or office with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This stunning image features a captivating Stoplight Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride), showcasing the mesmerizing colors of the supermale. With its unique two-tone coloration, the Stoplight Parrotfish adds a touch of the exotic to any space. Our high-quality prints are produced using premium materials, ensuring brilliant colors and sharp details that bring the beauty of the ocean right to you.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 27.9cm x 18.7cm (11" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 21.6cm (11" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the vibrant and mesmerizing Stoplight parrotfish, specifically a supermale of the species Sparisoma viride. Standing out among its counterparts, this fish possesses an extraordinary ability to transform into a supermale, distinct from the normal males that resemble females. With its striking green-blue hue, this magnificent creature is truly a spectacle to behold. Growing up to approximately 64cm in length, these parrotfish can be found thriving in the crystal-clear waters of coral reefs within the western Atlantic region. During daylight hours, these diurnal creatures gracefully swim through their tropical habitat before retiring to rest on the seabed at nightfall. Their unique reproductive behavior allows them to spawn with either individual females or groups of females. Captured off the coast of Bonaire in Netherlands Antilles within the Caribbean's vast Atlantic Ocean, this photograph encapsulates both nature's beauty and scientific curiosity. It serves as a testament to Europe's diverse marine biology and highlights how biological wonders like these bony fish continue to fascinate researchers and enthusiasts alike. This awe-inspiring image is part of Science Photo Library's extensive collection featuring European wildlife and offers viewers an intimate glimpse into one of nature's most colorful creations – showcasing why our oceans are so deserving of protection.
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