bitterling (Rhodeus amarus, Rhodeus sericeus, Rhodeus sericeus amarus), female laying its eggs into a mussel in front of a male with nuptial colouration, Germany

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Size: 5315px × 3543px
Location: Deutschland
Photo credit: © blickwinkel/A. Hartl / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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