A wild male Sheepshead Minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) stakes out spawning territory on a large, submerged boulder.

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A wild male Sheepshead Minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) stakes out spawning territory on a large, submerged boulder. Sheepshead Minnows are prized as aquarium fish for the male's vibrant colors.

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Size: 3992px × 2661px
Location: Crystal River, FL, USA
Photo credit: © Phil Lowe / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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