Check out this video of Chaetodon baronessa feeding on a Pocillopora coral. A beautiful species that is better left in the ocean to admire, as few can sustain the dietary needs of this obligate corallivore. Watch as this juvenile Chaetodont dives deep within the coral branches to prey on some fresh polyps… while also using [...]
Check out this video of Chaetodon baronessa feeding on a Pocillopora coral. A beautiful species that is better left in the ocean to admire, as few can sustain the dietary needs of this obligate corallivore. Watch as this juvenile Chaetodont dives deep within the coral branches to prey on some fresh polyps… while also using its developing dorsal spines as protection against the other fish living among the colony.
Although rarely a good thing, watching Butterflies throw ‘dorsal jabs’ is always fascinating to watch. They are very aware of their bodies and take full advantage of those spines!
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[flickr: pacificklaus]
