Scientific name: Lactophrys triqueter
Size: Up to 11.8 inches
Color: white and black
Distinguishing feature: Triangular shape, brown to black stained with white, yellow fins
Where did we see it: Mexico
Scientific name: Lactophrys triqueter
Size: Up to 11.8 inches
Color: white and black
Distinguishing feature: Triangular shape, brown to black stained with white, yellow fins
Where did we see it: Mexico
This fish swims slowly, especially because propulsion is provided by the dorsal and anal fins. The caudal is used as a rudder.
On the other hand, it is very mobile and can easily sneak into different corals or rocks.
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world!
Some whales are larger, but they are mammals, not fish!
Some sharks can stay motionless on the sand (white tips reef sharks, nurse sharks, etc.).
These sharks don't have to swim to bring oxygen to their gills like other sharks (grey, hammerheads tc.)
Parrotfish create a protective envelope around them when they are sleeping.
So, don't put the light on them during night dive to don't to wake them up and break this envelope.
