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Parrotfish - sleeping in the safety of its sand spotted mucus cocoon. The cocoon is made by inflating the mucus coating on the fishes scales and keeps ectoparsites and other creatures away while the fish sleeps. Heron Island

Parrotfish - sleeping in the safety of its sand spotted mucus cocoon. The cocoon is made by inflating the mucus coating on the fishes scales and keeps ectoparsites and other creatures away while the fish sleeps. Heron Island


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Parrotfish - sleeping in the safety of its sand spotted mucus cocoon. The cocoon is made by inflating the mucus coating on the fishes scales and keeps ectoparsites and other creatures away while the fish sleeps. Heron Island

VT-8719
Parrotfish - sleeping in the safety of its sand spotted mucus cocoon
Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef.
Scarus sp.
The cocoon is made by inflating the mucus coating on the fishes scales and keeps ectoparsites and other creatures away while the fish sleeps.
Valerie & Ron Taylor
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Sweet Dreams in a Slimy Slumber - Parrotfish's Secret Sleep Hack!

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. In this snapshot captured by renowned photographers Ron and Valerie Taylor, we witness the incredible ingenuity of marine life. Meet VT-8719, the sleepy parrotfish who has mastered the art of beauty sleep like no other! Nestled amidst the vibrant coral reefs of Heron Island in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, this colorful creature has found an ingenious way to ensure uninterrupted rest. As night falls and its eyelids grow heavy, our little friend inflates a mucus cocoon around itself – talk about sleeping in style! This slimy sanctuary acts as a protective shield against pesky ectoparasites and curious critters that might disturb its peaceful slumber. With each scale coated in this gooey armor, VT-8719 can snooze away without any worries. As we zoom closer into the photograph, we can't help but admire the serene expression on our parrotfish's face. Its mouth gently closed, head resting comfortably on a bed of sand-spotted mucus cocoons – it truly is a picture-perfect moment frozen in time. So next time you find yourself tossing and turning at night, remember VT-8719's clever trick! While humans may not have access to such nifty mucus cocoons (thankfully!), let this photo serve as a reminder that even underwater creatures know how to catch some Zs with flair. Kudos to nature for always surprising us

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