Affectionate Father

Affectionate Father
Taken by
YUPING CHEN
Date taken
Sept. 24, 2013
Description
Male Cardinalfishes are known for the unusual behavior of incubating egg masses in their mouths. Often their mouths are so engorged that the egg masses are clearly visible between open lips. When I found this small cardinalish, he was staying near the sea urchin, I think he is trying to protect his babies and himself.
Camera make
Panasonic
Camera model
DMC-GX1
Housing manufacturer
Nauticam
Lighting
INON Z240*2
Accessories
Shutter speed
1/160
Aperture
F10
ISO
160