Canvas Print : Coney grouper and eel
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Coney grouper and eel
Coney grouper (Cephalopholis fulvus) following a sharptail eel (Myrichthys breviceps) as it rootles amongst sand and rocks for food. The grouper will take any small food item unearthed by the eel. These fish are found in shallow tropical waters in the western Atlantic. The eel feeds mainly on crabs, and can reach a length of over a metre. The coney is known to follow eels while they hunt, but also hunts smaller fish and crabs by itself. It can reach a length of around 40 centimetres. It is a protogynous hermaphrodite. This means that all the fish start life female, but turn male as they grow. In the case of the coney, females become mature at around 16cm and turn male at 20cm. Photographed off Bonaire Islands in the Netherlands Antilles, in the Caribbean Sea
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Media ID 6458801
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Bonaire Caribbean Sea Grouper Hunting Netherlands Antilles Sandy Sea Bed Coney Opportunism
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the underwater world into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. Feast your eyes on this captivating image of a Coney grouper (Cephalopholis fulvus) in pursuit of a sharptail eel (Myrichthys breviceps) from Science Photo Library. Witness the intriguing dance between these two marine creatures as the grouper follows the eel, waiting for an opportunity to snatch up any food item unearthed by the eel's rooting among the sand and rocks. Our high-quality canvas prints are sure to add a touch of the ocean's beauty and mystery to any room in your home.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 captures a fascinating interaction between a Coney grouper and a Sharptail eel in the shallow tropical waters of the western Atlantic. The Coney grouper, scientifically known as Cephalopholis fulvus, closely follows the eel, Myrichthys breviceps, as it diligently searches for food among sand and rocks. This opportunistic behavior allows the grouper to snatch up any small morsels unearthed by its companion. Both species have unique feeding habits and preferences. The eel primarily feeds on crabs and can grow to impressive lengths of over a meter. On the other hand, the coney is not only reliant on following eels but also hunts smaller fish and crabs independently. With an average length of around 40 centimeters, this protogynous hermaphrodite undergoes a gender transformation from female to male as it matures. The photograph was taken off Bonaire Islands in the Netherlands Antilles within the breathtaking Caribbean Sea. It showcases these marine creatures amidst coral rubble while highlighting their biological characteristics and hunting instincts underwater. As part of Science Photo Library's collection, this image beautifully encapsulates nature's wonders with its focus on animal behavior, wildlife exploration, sandy habitats, zoology studies, marine biology research, and tropical ecosystems.
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