These guys (girls? whatever!) are from our dive at Wakatobi. They are actually hard to spot because they adapt to the color of their immediate environment rather rapidly. On the same dive we have seen very light crocs like these two, and very dark crocs deep in holes.
"The Crocodile Fish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) is an unusual looking flathead species that belongs to the flathead family Platycephalidae. It can be found throughout the tropical waters of the world and has been recorded in locations such as the Red Sea, Papua New Guinea and the Great Barrier Reef. It is generally found in shallow waters but has been seen on coral reefs down to depths of 30 metres. It has been observed sitting on wrecks in locations such as the Red Sea and Papua New Guinea and remains very still even when divers approach. The colouration of the body can vary from a dusky colouration to a dark grey. There are generally fluorescent green markings all over the body. The Crocodile Fish is easily recognised by the iris lappet that forms a branching curtain over much of the upper eye (see images below). It is known to eat crustaceans and other species of fish. The Crocodile Fish grows to a maximum size of approximately 60cm." http://www.scuba-equipment-usa.com/m...uforti%29.html
Camera: G9
Capture date/time: 30 Sept 08; 101am
Light condition: 80' diffused
Lens: EF 7.4 - 44.4mm
Focal length: 7.4
Extender: none
Tube: none
Flash/Comp: yes - in camera with difffuser
ISO: 400
Exp Prog: Av
Speed: 1/60 sec
Aperture: f/8
Exp Comp: 0
Metering: Center-weighted
WB: Auto
AF Drive: One Shot
Tripod: no
All C&Cs gratefully appreciated!
Cheers, Jay







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