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Unusual visitors to the Blue Pool

Danie Ondinae  spotted two of these fish in the Blue Pool a few days ago. Michael McMaster agreed with her identification and we asked Robyn Wimbush if she could manage to get a photograph. Here is is - Teamwork! Michael says they usually hang around in pairs. They are quite big - poss. 20 cm body length - and very distinctive

Black Reef Leatherjacket (Eubalichthys bucephalus)  spotted by Danie Ondinae  Photo Robyn Wimbush