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Fly away

To scare away predators this flying gurnard spreads its wing-like pectoral fins. It looked like I was watching bright blue fire works when it was flying away.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2015
Date Uploaded: 04.2017
Photo Location: Oranjestad St. Eustatius, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Copyright: © Mike Harterink