Breeding Colours

in colourfulphotography •  7 years ago 

Many fish in the sea change or molt as they enter breeding season, one truly unique species that changes its colours and characteristics is the Scalyhead Sculpin (Artedius harringtoni)

Scalyhead Sculpin-1.jpg

There necks and underbellies on the males turn bright yellow and their usually bland coloured bodies turn to deep rich dark colour patterns. But probably the coolest feature of this change for these fish is their bright pink teeth. Their teeth, normally transparent white now have a beautiful pink hue.

Scalyhead Sculpin-2.jpg

Thanks for reading.

Scott

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great close-up shots! Nice!

They're almost alien. Crazy lookin' things.

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What a trippy fish!

Looks like my fifth grade Math teacher.

this is amazing.so nice colourfulphotography.i know this is a fish....
thanks for sharing.

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thanks for your mail...

Pink teeth?😯 Wow, see something like this the first time!

Very good colourful photography...
like best ever...like master photography...
carry on dear....

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Wow.But how do you take pictures of them?I am curious
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naver saw it from that close

Dang, those are so cool. I probably wouldn't want to get too close in person as they look like their teeth could hurt. The pictures are fun to look at though. Are these pictures from Victoria as well?

This fish is Amazing.....Awesome photography.....thanks for Shearing.

I guess if you are not so good looking then you have to make an effort to attract a mate. 😀

The truth nature is splendid; who would think of the teeth; but, notice where the photographic details arrive. Good. Greetings

Looks like me when I wake up in the morning

I like diving. So relax. Nice underwaterworld

Really like how you made it an informative post along with stunning close up shots with good detail. 😁

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This fish looking awesome ..I will waite for your next post

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What an amazing fish !! Really you make beautiful pictures

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Looks like a junkey, tho.

Another one of amazing photos, man you are amazing, I will start my photography blog on travel very soon, check our my stuff as well

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this is your own fishes, Very beautiful so nice.

Amazing photos....almost unreal..excellent photography,,,.upvoted

Really nice Scott. Sealife is full of color, you're right.

Wow, amazing photos. I am amazed to see it. I only know this fish. If I saw this fish is very scary. but I like this picture. This picture is very interesting @scottdphoto

@scottdphoto, nice photo of unusual fish, but I liked Red Goosenecks more ;-)

Where do you find these fish? I mean, in which sea or ocean? It looks like it is also a deep-sea fish.

I would love to know more about how you take these picture!
Do you use an underwater camera, or have them up against the glass in a fish tank?

That is a piranha fish ? has big teeths . It scarres me.

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Wow, awesome pictures, really colorful :)

That's awesome! I wonder what it is that causes their teeth to change colors?

wow!great photography..i like this fish..thanks for sharing this post..best of luck.

beautifull, this fish are full of orignal colours amazing

Another world!

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