Poster Print : Sweetlip, cleaner wrasse - this Sweetlip holds is mouth open so the little wrasse can clean his gills. Cleaner Wrasse live in family groups usually around a coral head where fish often line up to be cleaned. Heron Island
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Sweetlip, cleaner wrasse - this Sweetlip holds is mouth open so the little wrasse can clean his gills. Cleaner Wrasse live in family groups usually around a coral head where fish often line up to be cleaned. Heron Island
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Magpie Sweetlip, cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) - this Sweetlip holds is mouth open so the little wrasse can clean his gills. Cleaner Wrasse live in family groups usually around a coral head where fish often line up to be cleaned.
Heron Island, Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
Valerie & Ron Taylor
Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway.
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Media ID 3758632
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the underwater wonders of Heron Island with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Print featuring the Magpie Sweetlip and Cleaner Wrasse. Witness the unique interaction between these fascinating marine creatures as the Sweetlip opens its mouth, inviting the Cleaner Wrasse to clean its gills. A captivating image by Ron and Valerie Taylor from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment, this poster is a must-have for marine life enthusiasts and those seeking to bring the beauty of the ocean into their homes or offices.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.7cm x 59.4cm (15.6" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Talk about a fishy spa day! This Sweetlip knows the secret to ultimate relaxation - getting pampered by its very own personal cleaner wrasse. With its mouth wide open, this lucky Sweetlip is enjoying a refreshing gill-cleaning session on Heron Island in the Great Barrier Reef. Cleaner wrasses are like the superheroes of the underwater world, living in family groups and offering their cleaning services to other fish. It's like having your very own beauty salon right on the coral head! Fish from all around line up for their turn, eagerly waiting for these tiny helpers to rid them of pesky parasites. This print captures not only an incredible moment of symbiotic cooperation but also showcases the vibrant marine life found in Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef. The tropical waters surrounding Heron Island are teeming with colorful creatures, creating a mesmerizing underwater spectacle. Ron and Valerie Taylor have truly captured nature at its finest with this snapshot. It serves as a reminder that even in the depths of our oceans, partnerships can be formed and mutual benefits can be enjoyed. So next time you need some TLC, take inspiration from this Sweetlip and find yourself a trusty cleaner wrasse - after all, who doesn't love a little grooming session?
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