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  • Nº27 # Date: 2016-07-13 - 09:31
  • # Max Depth: 18m Duration: 49mins
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varied visibility - 3-12

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  • Temp: Bottom 30°C
  • Dive type : Recreational, Wreck, Reef
  • Visibility: Average Water: Salt
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Species Identified

Chiloscyllium plagiosum ([Bennett], 1830) (whitespotted bamboo shark) A common but little-known inshore bottom shark . Feeds on bony fishes and crustaceans . Oviparous . Utilized for human consumption and used in Chinese medicine . Caught by multiple hook and line and trawl . Caught rarely by demersal gillnet fisheries operating inshore .
Atelomycterus marmoratus ([Bennett], 1830) (Marbled cat shark) A common but little-known inshore shark found on coral reefs and though to inhabit crevices and holes on reefs . Oviparous . Caught occasionally by various fisheries operating over coral reefs and probably adversely affe...
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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 .
Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) (Red lionfish)
Parascorpaena picta (Cuvier, 1829) (Northern scorpionfish) Inhabits littoral rocky bottom , and in protected bays on silty substrates among debris .
Halichoeres nebulosus (Valenciennes, 1839) (Nebulous wrasse) Inhabits reef flats, reef margins, and rocky shores . Mainly in inshore weedy areas but has been collected as deep as 40 m .
Lutjanus monostigma (Cuvier, 1828) (black spot snapper) Inhabits coral reef areas, usually close to shelter in the form of caves, large coral formations and wreckage. Usually solitary; occasionally occurring in small groups. Feeds mainly on fishes and benthic crustaceans, pri...
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Amblyeleotris wheeleri (Polunin & Lubbock, 1977) (Gorgeous prawn-goby) Apparently the most common shallow-water species of the genus found in coral reef areas, but may occur at depths greater than 30 m. Usually found in rubble areas near or within coral reefs and in symbiotic association wit...
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Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Pennant coralfish) Inhabit deep, protected lagoons and channels, and the deeper parts of outer reef slopes. Juveniles are often solitary while adults occur in pairs . A planktivorous species that generally remains within a few meters of th...
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Centropyge multispinis (Playfair, 1867) (Dusky angelfish) Inhabits coral rich and rubble areas of lagoon and seaward reefs.
Carangoides fulvoguttatus (Forsskål, 1775) (Yellowspotted trevally) Prefers rocky and coral reef areas, but also found on offshore banks . Found singly or in large schools . Feeds on small invertebrates and fish .
Platax teira (Forsskål, 1775) (Tiera batfish) Large adults live in sheltered bays as well as deep offshore. Commonly found around shipwrecks in small groups and occasionally forms large schools. Small juveniles with floating debris and form aggregations as they find ...
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Sphyraena flavicauda Rüppell, 1838 (Yellowtail barracuda) Inhabits lagoon and sheltered seaward reefs ; also found in bays . Often schools on coastal reefs .
Arothron stellatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) (Blackspotted puffer) Relatively uncommon in patch reefs and coral slopes near sandy areas of clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Juveniles occur in sandy and weedy inner reefs, adults on clear lagoons and seaward reefs . Juveniles inshore, usual...
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Arothron mappa (Lesson, 1831) (Map puffer) Occur in clear lagoon and sheltered seaward reefs . Adults usually along deep drop-offs . Usually close to shelter. Occur singly . Feed on algae, sponges, and benthic invertebrates.
Sepia latimanus Quoy and Gaimard, 1832 (Broadclub cuttlefish)

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