Parrotfish - A male Parrotfish releasing sand from it's gills after eating coral to absorb the algae. Great Barrier Reef. Australia

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Parrotfish - A male Parrotfish releasing sand from it's gills after eating coral to absorb the algae. Great Barrier Reef. Australia

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Parrotfish - A male Parrotfish releasing sand from it's gills after eating coral to absorb the algae.
Great Barrier Reef. Australia.
Scarus sp.
Valerie & Ron Taylor
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Cleaning Cnidarian Cnidarians Coral Corals Great Barrier Reef Parrotfish Parrotfishes

EDITORS COMMENTS
Talk about a sandblaster! This male Parrotfish knows how to clean up after a feast. With its vibrant colors and unique beak-like mouth, this underwater wonder is not your average fish. Caught in action at the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, this print captures the moment when our little friend releases sand from its gills with style and finesse. It's like watching a mini vacuum cleaner in action! After munching on coral all day long to absorb algae, this Parrotfish has quite the job keeping its gills clear. But hey, who said being a marine creature was easy? This hardworking fish takes cleaning seriously! The Great Barrier Reef serves as their playground and pantry - an underwater paradise where they can indulge in delicious corals while providing an essential service of cleaning up the reef ecosystem. It's no wonder these colorful characters are considered nature's janitors! Ron and Valerie Taylor have truly captured the essence of this incredible species with their stunning photography skills. The vivid details of each scale and fin make you feel like you're right there swimming alongside them. So next time you need some inspiration for your spring cleaning chores, just remember our sandy superhero here – he'll show you how it’s done!

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