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  • Nº57 # Date: 2011-08-02 - 15:45
  • # Max Depth: 9m Duration: 64mins
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  • Temp: Bottom 28°C
  • Dive type : Recreational, Sunset dive
  • Water: Salt
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  • Weights: 2 kg
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Synchiropus splendidus (Herre, 1927) (mandarinfish) Inhabits shallow protected lagoons and inshore reefs . Found on silty bottoms with coral and rubble . Usually in small groups spread over small area . Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115. Has been reared in captivity . Well-known aquarium fish. .
Dendrochirus biocellatus (Fowler, 1938) (Twospot turkeyfish) An uncommon inhabitant of clear waters rich in corals to depths of 40 m or more. Secretive and usually observed at night. During the day in caves and sponges, and usually well out of sight . Venomous spines.
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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Doryrhamphus dactyliophorus (Bleeker, 1853) (Ringed pipefish) Inhabits tide pools, lagoons, and outer reef slopes. Found in caves and crevices. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Has been reared in captivity .
Sphyraena borealis DeKay, 1842 (Northern barracuda)

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