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Black Spot / Venus Tuskfish - The wrasse who Valerie helped find crabs by helping it to dig holes in the rubble. Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef
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Black Spot / Venus Tuskfish - The wrasse who Valerie helped find crabs by helping it to dig holes in the rubble. Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef
VT-8198
Blackspot Tuskfish / Green Wrasse - foraging. Unusual behavour, digging hole.
Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef
Choerodon schoenleinii
Valerie helped it to dig holes in the rubble to find crabs.
Distribution: Indo-pacific. Japan to Australia
Valerie & Ron Taylor
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Digging Foraging Great Barrier Reef Indo Pacific Unusual Behavour Wrasse Wrasses
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Valerie, the Master Crab Whisperer: Assisting VT-8198 in its Epic Hole-Digging Adventure!". In this incredible snapshot captured by renowned photographers Ron & Valerie Taylor, we witness a truly extraordinary sight beneath the crystal-clear waters of Heron Island in the Great Barrier Reef. Meet VT-8198, also known as Black Spot or Venus Tuskfish – a wrasse with an insatiable appetite for crabs! But what makes this tuskfish stand out from the crowd? Well, it turns out that Valerie has discovered its secret superpower – digging holes! Yes, you heard it right! Our underwater hero enlisted Valerie's help to find those elusive crabs by using its unique talent for excavation. With their heads close together and intense focus on the task at hand, this dynamic duo showcases nature's remarkable collaboration between humans and marine creatures. As Valerie lends her expertise to assist VT-8198 in creating perfect crab-trapping hideouts amidst the rubble, they prove that teamwork knows no bounds – even under the sea! This image not only highlights VT-8198's unusual behavior but also reminds us of the diverse wildlife thriving within Australia's national parks. So next time you're exploring our tropical paradise down under, keep an eye out for these fascinating tuskfishes who might just be seeking your helping hand in their quest for a delicious meal!
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