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  • Nº48 # Date: 2011-07-30 - 09:36
  • # Max Depth: 20m Duration: 50mins
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  • Dive type : Recreational
  • Water: Salt
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  • Weights: 3 kg
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Pterois (lionfishes)
Nudibranchia (nudibranchs)
Lethrinidae (Emperors or scavengers)
Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus (Bleeker, 1857) (Double-ended pipefish) Inhabits subtidal lagoon and seaward reefs, usually among algae or seagrasses . Most are seen on sand and mud areas, prone to currents; usually soft bottom to about 25 m . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
Ostracion cubicus Linnaeus, 1758 (Yellow boxfish) Inhabit lagoon and semi-sheltered seaward reefs. Juveniles often among Acropora corals . Benthopelagic . Solitary . Juveniles expatriating to subtropical zone from the pelagic larval stage. Small juveniles secretive i...
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Scorpaeniformes (scorpion fishes)
Cetoscarus bicolor (Rüppell, 1829) (Bicolour parrotfish) Occurs in clear lagoon and seaward reefs . Juveniles usually solitary; adults form harems ; males are territorial. Goes to several changes during growth and very large females change sex to the brightly colored male. Sm...
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