Southern Blue Devil
by Miroslava Jurcik
Title
Southern Blue Devil
Artist
Miroslava Jurcik
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
This guy is only very little (10cm) but it grows to about 35 cm.
The southern blue devil (Paraplesiops meleagris) are found along the southern Australian coastline. They feed on fish and crustaceans.
These fish prefers deep cave systems and ledges, which may be inhabited by several individuals ranging from small juveniles to mature adults. They can be found in depths of 3 m to over 40 m.
It is generally deep blue, bluish, or blue-brown in colour with a scattering of brighter blue spots, with a long dorsal and large anal and pelvic fins.
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July 5th, 2018
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Elizabeth Tillar
Beautiful capture, Miroslava; the colors are stunning, and the Southern Blue Devil is fascinating! l/f