Dawn Fisher

The dawn fisher split from its ancestor, the dawn thief, and has adapted to a lifestyle of eating gilltail. It has adapted chameleonic skin for communication and camouflage. The chameleonic skin turns mostly blue when under water so it can be camouflaged and sneak up on its prey. When above water it changes to green or purple, to make it more effective for photosynthesis. During mating season, The females will change to amazing rainbow display to attract a mate. when matched up, the female will turn brown to show that she is unavailable. The dawn fisher catches its prey by swimming through a school of gilltail and quickly opening and closing its jaw. Its streamlined body with long neck and tail facilitate rapid movement. The elongated neck and jaw allow it to make rapid side maneuvers, snatching up individual gilltail as it moves swiftly through the water.