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Ever wonder why juvenile fish are so colorful? The answer is still not known but a couple of theories exist. One, the different coloration keeps them from being recognized by adult members of their kind thus avoiding any territorial aggression. Two, it is believed that smaller fish are able to see colors that larger predators can not. Learn more about bright coloration in fish.