Uncombed

[Alessandro Pagano]

A small fish comb (Xyrichthys novacula) of about 1" shows its characteristic peak youth, formed from the first dorsal fin spines. With the growth of this feature disappears.
Capomulini (CT) Italy, Ionian Sea.

D700, Nikon 105mm VR, TC Kenko 1,4x, double flash Subtronic (Nova, Alpha Pro Macro)
Iso 100, 1/320, f22

Greetings
Alessandro

[scottg]

wow, what a beautiful fish! I'm sure it is very nice. nice job using the long lens to capture this fish.

Does this fish move around quickly?

[Alessandro Pagano]

Hi Scott, the little fish has a habit of living in the sand when it comes out then you need to approach slowly to prevent silt lightning.
Thank you for your appreciation.

Alessandro

[smb2]

The second image is great. Really a nice shot.
It would appear that these are related to the Razorfish in the Caribbean, Hemipteronotus splendens and H.novacula.
They do have the annoying habit of diving into the sand when you try to get close.
You had to have been very patient.

[Alessandro Pagano]

Thanks for appreciation. Patience is required only for adult animals, which at the first opportunity is buried.

Greetings
Alex