Scientific name: Lutjanus argentimaculatus
Size: Up to 5 feet
Color: Grey and black
Distinguishing feature: Center of scales is black. Red, green or brown tint
Where did we see it: Mexico
Scientific name: Lutjanus argentimaculatus
Size: Up to 5 feet
Color: Grey and black
Distinguishing feature: Center of scales is black. Red, green or brown tint
Where did we see it: Mexico
Can be found in large shoals, but also seen alone when they are larger and older.
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.
Turtles are in economy mode when they are sleeping. If they are woken during night, they may not have enough air to return to surface.
So, please be careful during night dives!
Mammals have a horizontal tail.
Fishes have a vertical fin.
