Poster Print : Stoplight parrotfish supermale
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Stoplight parrotfish supermale
Stoplight parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) on a coral reef. The colouration of this fish indicates that it is a supermale. Females and immature males are brown, white and red (see image Z605/1420). The supermale is the dominant male in a given area of the reef, and has his choice of breeding partners. The stoplight parrotfish is a protogynous hermaphrodite: all young fish are female. They change sex as they grow, but only one of the males will develop into a supermale. When the supermale dies another male develops supermale colouration. The stoplight parrotfish inhabits reefs in the tropical western Atlantic, from Florida, USA, to Brazil. It feeds on algae and corals and can reach 64 centimetres in length. Photographed off Bonaire Island in the Netherlands Antilles, in the Caribbean Sea
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Bonaire Caribbean Sea Coral Reef Netherlands Antilles Sparisoma Viride Stoplight Parrotfish Super Male
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the vibrant underwater world to your walls with Media Storehouse's high-quality poster prints. This stunning image features a supermale Stoplight Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride) from the Science Photo Library. Known for their distinctive coloration, supermales stand out among their brown, white, and red female and immature counterparts on the coral reef. Add a touch of oceanic wonder to your home or office decor with this captivating and conversation-starting poster print.
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 59.4cm x 39.2cm (23.4" x 15.4")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the vibrant and striking Stoplight parrotfish supermale, also known as Sparisoma viride, in its natural habitat on a coral reef. The brilliant coloration of this fish signifies its status as a supermale, granting it dominance over a specific area of the reef and the privilege to choose its breeding partners. The Stoplight parrotfish is an intriguing species that exhibits protogynous hermaphroditism. All young fish are born female and undergo a remarkable transformation as they mature. Only one male will develop into a supermale with such resplendent hues. Upon the demise of the current supermale, another male will assume this coveted role by acquiring similar coloration. Inhabiting reefs spanning from Florida, USA to Brazil in the tropical western Atlantic region, this fascinating creature feeds on algae and corals while growing up to an impressive length of 64 centimeters. The photograph was captured off Bonaire Island in the Netherlands Antilles within the Caribbean Sea's depths. This image not only highlights nature's awe-inspiring beauty but also serves as a testament to marine biology's wonders. It encapsulates elements of zoology and wildlife exploration while offering insight into biological processes like protogyny. With its vivid portrayal of underwater life against a backdrop of stunning coral formations, this photograph truly captures both scientific intrigue and aesthetic appeal.
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