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Acanthostracion polygonius.
Photo take at -45 ft on a coral reef, this are one of the most interesting and beautiful fish in the Caribbean sea. Members of this family occur in a variety of different colors, and are notable for the hexagonal or "honeycomb" patterns on their skin. They swim in a rowing manner. The hexagonal plate-like scales of these fish are fused together into a solid, triangular, box-like carapace, from which the fins, tail, eyes and mouth protrude. Because of these heavy armoured scales, Ostraciidae are limited to slow movements, but few other fish are able to eat the adults.
Usually found on the Coral reef,From Florida all The Caribbean Sea to Brazil.
The various members of this family are able to secrete cationic surfactants through their skin which can act as a chemical defense mechanism. Wikipedia.
Spotted on Nov 17, 2012
Submitted on Nov 17, 2012
3 Comments
Thanks Karen and Marta i have really close and calm :)
Is a magnificent close up, Gerardo!
Wow!