Description
This coral hind cleaner wrasse canvas brings a bright reef encounter to your wall, with a large spotted fish and a smaller visitor sharing the scene. It gives a dining nook or study both color and a story to look into. Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed the pair in the Red Sea.
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The coral hind photograph
This photograph was taken at an active station on a Red Sea reef. Carefully directed lighting and a short exposure preserved the vivid colors, as described in the original account of the image. The orange and blue pattern gives the larger fish a clear presence within the composition.
Look beyond the coral hind to locate the cleaner wrasse. The difference in scale is part of what makes the scene worth viewing closely. The horizontal composition holds the two subjects together, so a wall that allows both a distant view and a closer look can suit this print.
Once you have found the smaller fish, the coral hind portrait reads differently. You are looking at an interaction rather than an isolated animal. That makes the image useful for a room where people spend time together: one person may notice the colors first, while another points out what the smaller participant is doing.
Meet the coral hind
Cephalopholis miniata is a predatory grouper with an orange to reddish body covered in blue spots. It lives on Indo-Pacific reefs, including those of the Red Sea, and feeds on smaller fish and crustaceans. Here, the larger fish is shown at a cleaning station, where another species approaches it for a different reason.
The bluestreak cleaner wrasse, Labroides dimidiatus, belongs to the wrasse family. It has a dark stripe along its body and removes parasites from other fish. Established cleaning stations bring it into contact with larger reef species. For an account of its appearance, habitat and cleaning behavior, visit the Australian Museum’s cleanerfish page.
The cleaner obtains food through this interaction, while its visitor has parasites removed. A coral hind can therefore be both a reef predator and a cleaning client. Knowing those different roles adds context to the two fish in the photograph, beyond the contrast in their sizes and markings.
Your coral hind cleaner wrasse canvas at home
The room images place the coral hind canvas beside a round oak table in a kitchen dining nook. The small version rests on the table, while the larger versions hang nearby. It is a setting where the picture can be seen at close range during the ordinary pauses of the day.
Choose a wall with a clear view from the chairs. Keep a tall vase or lamp from covering the smaller fish, since that detail carries much of the scene’s interest. Plain wood and a quiet wall color can leave the orange and blue pattern as the main accent.
In an office, try the coral hind beside a meeting table or seating area where visitors can approach it. If you prefer a group of pictures, use another reef relationship as the connecting idea. That gives the display a story beyond its palette while letting each photograph keep its own character.
Choose the size for your wall
- 12 × 8 in (30 × 20 cm) : $69 USD
- 30 × 20 in (76 × 51 cm) : $149 USD
- 36 × 24 in (91 × 61 cm) : $169 USD
All prices are in US dollars. Dimensions may vary by about 3 mm (1/8 in), and the image crop may change slightly between sizes while keeping the subject central. Check the selected option before adding it to your basket.
Use paper to mark the full width and height on your wall, then step back to your usual viewing position. Compare the outline with the furniture below and leave space around nearby lamps or shelves. For a group of photographs, include the gaps between them in your measurement. A room image helps you picture a setting; your own measurements determine which size fits.
Canvas finish and wooden frame
The matte surface of your coral hind cleaner wrasse canvas gives the photograph a textured surface you can see as you move closer. The image continues around the edges, so the picture has a finished side view as well as a front. Inside, a sustainably sourced pine frame supports the canvas at a depth of 0.75 in (1.9 cm).
The canvas is already stretched, hanging hardware is included, and it arrives ready to hang. A decorative outer frame is not included. You can leave the wrapped edges exposed or add a separate outer frame to coordinate with existing artwork. Allow for that frame’s extra width and height when planning a display.
Explore related photographs
Pair the scene with the yellowmouth moray and cleaner shrimp canvas to compare two cleaning encounters. The Red Sea anemonefish canvas offers another kind of relationship within the fish canvas prints collection.
Read Coral Reef Partnerships for more context. You can choose a pair by the animals’ behavior, then decide how their sizes and colors will sit together. If the coral hind is the image that holds your attention, give it a wall section of its own and let the smaller fish reward the next close look.
About Cobi Hay Yacobi
Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer whose work centers on underwater life. His experience includes over 20 years of diving and more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. He selects photographs from thousands of images, using underwater cameras, dedicated lighting and patient observation.
The named animal and the place behind this photograph give you a starting point for exploring the work beyond its colors. Read Cobi’s photography background for more about the person behind the camera.
Printing and delivery
Your coral hind cleaner wrasse canvas is printed to order in the USA with non-toxic latex inks. Printing takes about 3 business days. After printing, estimated delivery is 2-5 business days to the USA or 10-30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. Allow for both stages when planning an occasion; express shipping is not available.
Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other eligible countries, the first canvas costs US$25-US$36 to ship, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. The total appears at checkout before payment. Outside the USA, import duties or taxes may apply. The English shop does not ship to the EU, the EEA or the UK.
For a gift going directly to someone else, enter the recipient’s delivery address at checkout. You receive an order confirmation by email after payment and a tracking number by email when the canvas ships.
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the coral hind cleaner wrasse canvas?
Choose a dry, ventilated room away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean the surface only with a soft, dry cloth. Make these conditions part of choosing the display position, especially near a window.
Can I ask about a different size?
Yes. Use our canvas size and framing support to discuss an option outside the listed range before ordering. Include the wall dimensions and the name of this photograph so we can understand the space you have in mind.
Where can I read the return and cancellation terms?
See the Returns & Refunds policy for the terms that apply to your order. Review the selected size, quantity and delivery details before completing payment.
How do I place my order?
To order your coral hind cleaner wrasse canvas, select an available size and quantity, then add the canvas to your basket. At checkout, provide your name, email, delivery address and phone number. Review the total and correct any errors. Available payment methods are shown there and processed by an authorized payment provider. The contract is formed after payment, when your order is confirmed.
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