I was watching our Shrimpfish at Birch Aquarium this evening and couldn’t resist posting a short video of them. I never tire of looking at the way they synchronize with apparent military precision. Shrimpfish actually choose to swim in a vertical position with head pointing down. They look rather like a stand of waving seagrass and it is probably a good way to escape the attention of predators. They are also known to hide from potential enemies, upright amongst the spines of sea urchins.
Shrimpfish Choreography
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Wow. It took me a few seconds to realize there were fish–I thought they were plants (I probably should have read the text first). Cool video.
Thanks Mike – I am glad you like it – I guess they fooled you for a minute into thinking they were swaying grass!
The wondrous diversity of Life. The music is perfect for this captivating dance.
Thanks . I had fun choosing the music
They are very pleasant to watch and I agree with Carmen nice choice of music.
I am very glad you like the Shrimpfish dance – I was pleased to find music that went so well!
Yes, they are amazing fish! and I am so glad you liked the music –