Schoolmaster snapper hunting
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Schoolmaster snapper hunting
Schoolmaster snappers (Lutjanus apodus) hunting for prey amongst coral rubble. Behind the snappers is a trevally (silver), while at lower left is a sharptail eel (Myrichthys breviceps). The schoolmaster snapper inhabits reefs in the tropical Atlantic Ocean. It is found as far north as Massachusetts, USA, but is more common in the Caribbean and around northern South America. It is also found in the eastern Atlantic, off the coast of western Africa. It feeds on smaller fish, crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods (such as squid), and can reach a length of over 65 centimetres. It is often caught as a food fish as it has fine meat. Photographed off Bonaire Island in the Netherlands Antilles, in the Caribbean Sea
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Bonaire Caribbean Sea Debris Hunting Jack Netherlands Antilles Sea Bed Snapper Jack Fish Lutjanus Apodus Schoolmaster Snapper Trevally
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This print captures a mesmerizing underwater scene, showcasing the intense hunting behavior of Schoolmaster snappers (Lutjanus apodus). Amidst the coral rubble, these skilled predators are on the prowl for their next meal. A trevally fish glimmers in silver behind them, adding to the dynamic composition of this image. At lower left, a sharptail eel (Myrichthys breviceps) gracefully coils itself amidst the debris. The Schoolmaster snapper is a resident of tropical Atlantic Ocean reefs and can be found as far north as Massachusetts, USA. However, it is more commonly observed in the Caribbean and around northern South America. These snappers also inhabit waters off western Africa in the eastern Atlantic. Feeding primarily on smaller fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and cephalopods like squid, these remarkable creatures can grow to lengths exceeding 65 centimeters. Not only admired for their hunting prowess but also sought after for their delectable meat quality by fishermen. This stunning photograph was taken off Bonaire Island in the Netherlands Antilles within the vast expanse of the Caribbean Sea. It offers an intriguing glimpse into marine life biology and showcases nature's intricate beauty beneath our oceans' surface.
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