Fine Art Print : 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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Media ID 3758608
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the mesmerizing underwater world of Heron Island with this stunning fine art print featuring a Parrotfish (Scarus sp.) in its natural habitat. This captivating image, captured by renowned underwater photographers Ron and Valerie Taylor from Ardea Wildlife, showcases the Parrotfish's unique sleeping behavior. Coated in a sand-spotted mucus cocoon, the fish inflates its mucus layer for added protection against ectoparasites and predators while it rests. Bring the vibrant colors and intriguing wonders of the Great Barrier Reef into your home with this exquisite piece of art.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 35.5cm (21" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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.
Sweet Dreams in a Slimy Slumber - Parrotfish's Secret Sleep Hack!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. 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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