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Fingered Dragonet - Male. These strange fish live on weedy or sandy bottoms where they walk around using their arm like pectoral fins as legs. They are very difficult to find. Papua New Guinea
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Fingered Dragonet - Male. These strange fish live on weedy or sandy bottoms where they walk around using their arm like pectoral fins as legs. They are very difficult to find. Papua New Guinea
VT-8802
Fingered Dragonet - Male.
Papua New Guinea.
Dactylopus dactylopus,
These strange fish live on weedy or sandy bottoms where they walk around using their arm like pectoral fins as legs. They are very difficult to find.
Valerie & Ron Taylor
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Dragonet Papau New Guinea Seabed Unusual Dragonets
Meet the Ultimate Underwater Daredevil - The Walking Dragonet!
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. In this mind-boggling snapshot captured by renowned wildlife photographers Ron & Valerie Taylor, we are introduced to the enigmatic VT-8802 - a male Fingered Dragonet from Papua New Guinea. But hold on tight, because this is no ordinary fish! Behold the walking wonder of nature! These peculiar dragonets have evolved an extraordinary ability to strut their stuff on both weedy and sandy seabeds. Armed with arm-like pectoral fins, they elegantly tiptoe across the ocean floor as if they were auditioning for a finned ballet. But don't be fooled by their graceful moves; finding these elusive creatures is like searching for buried treasure. Their knack for camouflage makes them masters of disguise in their underwater realm. It's almost as if they're playing an epic game of hide-and-seek with curious divers. Papua New Guinea serves as the perfect backdrop for this mesmerizing spectacle, showcasing its rich biodiversity and captivating marine life. With every stroke of his "legs" our dashing dragonet paints a vibrant picture against the azure waters. So next time you find yourself exploring beneath the waves, keep your eyes peeled for these rare walking wonders. Just remember, spotting one might require some serious detective skills – but trust us when we say it's worth every second spent searching!
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