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Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair spawning

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair spawning


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Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair spawning

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair spawning. The larger male (behind) is lifting the female into the spawning rise on his pectoral fin, the smaller female (foreground) is releasing eggs, clearly visible below her body. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

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Acanthopteri Actinopterygii Bitung Black Background Bony Fish Fish Indo Pacific Indonesia Lembeh Lembeh Strait Male Female Pair Marine Life Mating Behaviour Molucca Sea Nature New Guinea Osteichthyes Pacific Ocean Perciformes Percomorphi Plain Background Ray Finned Fish Reproduce Reproducing Reproduction Sea Life South East Asia Spawning Sulawesi Tropical Wallacea Biodiversity Hotspot Callionymidae Dragonet Dragonets Mandarin Fish Saltwater Synchiropus Synchiropus Splendidus


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Love is in the Water! Witness the magical moment as this Mandarinfish couple takes their relationship to new depths. In a synchronized dance, the larger male gallantly lifts his partner into the spawning rise on his pectoral fin, while she gracefully releases a flurry of eggs below her body. It's an underwater ballet that showcases nature's incredible beauty and intricate mating rituals. Captured off the coast of Bitung, North Sulawesi in Indonesia, this stunning print by Alex Mustard transports you to the enchanting Lembeh Strait. The plain black background accentuates every vibrant detail of these mesmerizing creatures – from their vivid colors to their delicate fins. As inhabitants of the tropical Pacific Ocean, these dragonets bring life and vibrancy to marine ecosystems. Their unique reproductive behavior highlights not only their commitment to each other but also contributes to biodiversity hotspots like Molucca Sea and Wallacea. Hang this print in your home or office and let it serve as a reminder that love knows no bounds – even beneath the sea! Dive into nature's wonders with this extraordinary image that captures both animal behavior and breathtaking beauty.

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