Hi! I saw these fish diving off Jupiter, Florida, in September. They were hovering over this small sandy spot on the reef -- guarding a nest, perhaps? They were a bit shy, and moved away as I approached, but not too anxiously. What ARE they, exactly?? I can't pinpoint them in my Humann/Deloach! Help!
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Posted by @MissKWilsonTHANKS, Alyona! I'm certain you're correct. Another fish named and checked off my life list. Thanks again!
Posted by AlyonaHi! The shy fish is the Spotted goatfish - Pseudupeneus maculatus.
Posted by @MissKWilsonHi! I saw these fish diving off Jupiter, Florida, in September. They were hovering over this small sandy spot on the reef -- guarding a nest, perhaps? They were a bit shy, and moved away as I approached, but not too anxiously. What ARE they, exactly?? I can't pinpoint them in my Humann/Deloach! Help!