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Trichonotus setiger
Tan with numerous white spots, 10-11 brown body bars; dorsal fin translucent with white spots on rays; males have long front dorsal rays. Males flashes their dorsal rays (Pic#1) to attracts females and/or to scare off other males.
Among sandy bottoms, form loose aggregations just above sand, buries themselves in the sand when alarmed or threatened.
Spotted on Jul 17, 2017
Submitted on Aug 22, 2017
2 Comments
Thanks, @Machi :)
Amazing fish!