Checkerboard wrasse watching a Bluespotted ribbontail ray digging in the sand for prey in the hope of catching any escapees

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Checkerboard wrasse (Halichoeres hortulanus) watching a Bluespotted ribbontail ray (Taeniura lymna) digging in the sand for food in the hope of catching escaping prey. Egypt, Red Sea.

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Size: 4288px × 2848px
Location: Egypt Red Sea
Photo credit: © Georgette Apol / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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