Picasso Triggerfish by Lili Segal

Lili Segal
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The Picasso triggerfish, Rhinecanthus aculeatus, is found on reefs. It was named after the Spanish painter Pablo Picasso due to the remarkable colour pattern with yellow and blue stripes across the head. Picasso triggerfish live in the shallow flats and sandy areas of coral reefs where it eats just about anything it comes along (small fish, crustaceans, sea urchins, coral, worms, etc). They are always restlessly swimming around and can vigorously protect their territory against intruders, including divers, especially when guarding their eggs during reproduction season. The photo was taken at the Underwater Observatory Marine Park, Eilat (Israel), on February 10, 2007.

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MJ Mitchell 26 Oct 2009

Such an incredible fish...and a PICASSO name - how exciting to have seen this in person - excellent photo!

gerry logan 04 Nov 2007

nice shot and your story line is very interesting thanks so much for sharing this with all at AW. It is such a beautiful fish I don't thank I have ever seen one I guess it is a salt water fish as those are some of the most beautiful fish in the world and such bright colors you have capture all its beauty great job