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Trumpet Fish - & Speckled-fin Rock Cod, the Trumpet fish hovers next to Speckeled Fin Rock Cod waiting for it's prey. Note the lack of hunting colours the Trumpet fish

Trumpet Fish - & Speckled-fin Rock Cod, the Trumpet fish hovers next to Speckeled Fin Rock Cod waiting for it's prey. Note the lack of hunting colours the Trumpet fish


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Trumpet Fish - & Speckled-fin Rock Cod, the Trumpet fish hovers next to Speckeled Fin Rock Cod waiting for it's prey. Note the lack of hunting colours the Trumpet fish

VT-8765
Trumpetfish & Speckled-fin Rockcod / white-streaked Grouper (Epinephelus ongus) - the Trumpetfish hovers next to Speckeled-Fin Rockcod waiting for it's prey. Note the lack of hunting colours the Trumpetfish. Trumpetfish often use other fish as a blind while hunting.
Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Aulostomus chinensis.
Valerie & Ron Taylor
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Underwater Hide and Seek - The Trumpet Fish's Sneaky Strategy

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. In this snapshot captured by renowned photographers Ron and Valerie Taylor, we witness an extraordinary game of hide and seek beneath the crystal-clear waters of Heron Island in the Great Barrier Reef. Meet VT-8765, a clever Trumpet Fish, as it patiently hovers next to its unsuspecting companion - the Speckled-fin Rock Cod. But what makes this scene truly remarkable is not just their striking appearance but also their cunning hunting technique. Take a closer look at the lack of vibrant colors on our stealthy protagonist, the Trumpet Fish. Unlike most hunters who flaunt their hunting prowess with vivid hues, these masters of disguise prefer to blend into their surroundings. As if straight out of an underwater spy movie, Trumpet Fish often employ other fish as unwitting accomplices while stalking prey. They skillfully use them as living shields or "blinds" camouflaging themselves amidst schools of oblivious companions. This unusual behavior showcases nature's ingenuity at its finest – a true testament to survival instincts honed over millions of years. So next time you find yourself snorkeling through tropical marine wonderlands like Australia's Great Barrier Reef, keep your eyes peeled for these undercover agents lurking in plain sight!

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