02-06-2005, 10:04
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Took This on The Thesis and did not spot the little critter on the right until I put it on the PC
Anybody no what it is?  Cheers Paul
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02-06-2005, 13:24
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What Is IT?
I think I would also say Butterfish.
Great capture BTW. Shame you didn't see it whilst you took the photo - still thats all part of 'The UW Photographers Way'.
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03-06-2005, 14:54
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I've got the "trainspotters book of fish" in front of me, or British Sea Fishes as its usually known and this could indeed be a young Butterfish (or Gunnel). Fully grown they are 25cm, but only grow 1-2cm a year.
Key features: Conspicuous spots along base of dorsal fin, eel-like body, one long dorsal fin and black stripe through eye. Although I must say your fish is a lot darker than in the book. And why are they called Butterfish? Because they have a layer of mucus on the outside that makes them very difficult to pick up. [I knew that book would come in handy one day  ]
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