Fig. 12.46 Predation by black snapper, Macolor niger , on eggs of longnose parrotfi sh after spawning.
The predators anticipate the group spawning and move in within a few seconds to inhale water and
eggs by buccal pumping (Photo: Patrick L. Colin)
Fig. 12.45 Spawning by longnose parrotfi sh, Blue Corner, Palau. ( a ) A single female ( white arrow
in all photos) leads the spawning ascent, several probable males follow. ( b ) As spawning begins the
presumed female breaks forward from the pack. ( c ) Lead female exits the group, while presumed
males just behind her start releasing sperm. ( d ) Additional females probably release their eggs and
in only a few seconds the group has broken apart. Elapsed time is shown in each frame (Photo:
Patrick L. Colin)
The predators anticipate the group spawning and move in within a few seconds to inhale water and
eggs by buccal pumping (Photo: Patrick L. Colin)
Fig. 12.45 Spawning by longnose parrotfi sh, Blue Corner, Palau. ( a ) A single female ( white arrow
in all photos) leads the spawning ascent, several probable males follow. ( b ) As spawning begins the
presumed female breaks forward from the pack. ( c ) Lead female exits the group, while presumed
males just behind her start releasing sperm. ( d ) Additional females probably release their eggs and
in only a few seconds the group has broken apart. Elapsed time is shown in each frame (Photo:
Patrick L. Colin)