A parrotfish resting

A parrotfish resting. Note the fine string-like filaments that look like a web. Most types of parrotfish secrete this string-like mucous-like material as some form of protection prior to a resting state at night. Also note the camouflage of the parrotfish.

Photo Category: Coral Reefs - Reef fish
Photo Location: Federated States of Micronesia, Chuuk
Photo Date: 2006 late September