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Sweetlip, cleaner wrasse - this Sweetlip holds is mouth open so the little wrasse can clean his gills. Cleaner Wrasse live in family groups usually around a coral head where fish often line up to be cleaned. Heron Island
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Sweetlip, cleaner wrasse - this Sweetlip holds is mouth open so the little wrasse can clean his gills. Cleaner Wrasse live in family groups usually around a coral head where fish often line up to be cleaned. Heron Island
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Magpie Sweetlip, cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) - this Sweetlip holds is mouth open so the little wrasse can clean his gills. Cleaner Wrasse live in family groups usually around a coral head where fish often line up to be cleaned.
Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Valerie & Ron Taylor
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Talk about a fishy spa day! This Sweetlip knows the secret to ultimate relaxation - getting pampered by its very own personal cleaner wrasse. With its mouth wide open, this lucky Sweetlip is enjoying a refreshing gill-cleaning session on Heron Island in the Great Barrier Reef. Cleaner wrasses are like the superheroes of the underwater world, living in family groups and offering their cleaning services to other fish. It's like having your very own beauty salon right on the coral head! Fish from all around line up for their turn, eagerly waiting for these tiny helpers to rid them of pesky parasites. This print captures not only an incredible moment of symbiotic cooperation but also showcases the vibrant marine life found in Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef. The tropical waters surrounding Heron Island are teeming with colorful creatures, creating a mesmerizing underwater spectacle. Ron and Valerie Taylor have truly captured nature at its finest with this snapshot. It serves as a reminder that even in the depths of our oceans, partnerships can be formed and mutual benefits can be enjoyed. So next time you need some TLC, take inspiration from this Sweetlip and find yourself a trusty cleaner wrasse - after all, who doesn't love a little grooming session?
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