Most young fish are drab to help with camouflage and give them a better chance to survive.
Once they grow and get to sexual maturity they are usually big enough to fend for themselves and need those stunning colors to razzle and bedazzle the guys and gals.
Once they grow and get to sexual maturity they are usually big enough to fend for themselves and need those stunning colors to razzle and bedazzle the guys and gals.