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  • Nº52 # Date: 2011-08-01 - 09:00
  • # Max Depth: 20m Duration: 57mins
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  • Dive type : Recreational
  • Visibility: Average Water: Salt
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  • Weights: 2 kg
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Solenostomus paradoxus (Pallas, 1770) (Harlequin ghost pipefish) Usually settles along reef edges in current-prone areas . Uncommon species found solitary or paired, among branches of gorgonians, floating weeds, or crinoids . They feed mostly on mysids but also target small benthic sh...
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Gymnothorax pictus (Ahl, 1789) (Moray) Adults inhabit reef flats and rocky intertidal shorelines. Feed on small fishes and crustaceans, sometimes leaving the water in pursuit of prey . Benthic . Simultaneous hermaphroditism is confirmed for this species . Caught with various nets .
Antennariidae (frogfishes)
Scorpaenodes caribbaeus Meek and Hildebrand, 1928 (Saint ann's bay) Inhabits coral reefs. Sometimes drifts above hard substratum or near ceilings of caves or ledges. Secretive but common .
Corythoichthys flavofasciatus (Rüppell, 1838) (Network pipefish) Found among algal-matted rock and living corals of lagoon and seaward reefs from the low tide line to a depth of 25 m or more. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
Taenianotus triacanthus Lacepède, 1802 (Leaf scorpionfish)
Platax orbicularis (Forsskål, 1775) (Orbicular batfish) Live in shallow protected coastal waters to deep, somewhat silty habitats. Often with deep shipwrecks . Adults are found singly or in small groups and occasionally in large schools in some areas. Juveniles occur singly ...
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Fistulariidae (cornetfishes)
Pterois (lionfishes)

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