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  • Nº1 # Date: 2018-12-23 - 02:40
  • # Max Depth: 5m Duration: 40mins
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  • Dive type : Training
  • Visibility: Excellent Water: Salt
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Genicanthus caudovittatus (Günther, 1860) (Zebra angelfish) Inhabits shallow waters in the Red Sea; deeper in the Andaman Sea, usually at depths of 40 m or more. Caudal fin tips very long . A single male is usually seen with several females, commonly on steep slopes. Feeds on planktonic food several meters above the bottom.
Pomacanthus asfur (Forsskål, 1775) (Arabian angelfish) Common around semi-protected inshore reefs with rich soft and hard coral growth, occasional patches of silt bottom. Very aggressive toward its own species, unless paired. Feeds mainly on sponges and tunicates . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 9710.
Pomacanthus imperator (Bloch, 1787) (Angel fish) Juveniles are encountered under ledges, or in holes of outer lagoon patch reefs or semi-protected areas of exposed channels and outer reef flats. Subadults move to reef front holes and surge channels. Large adults inhabi...
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Pygoplites diacanthus (Boddaert, 1772) (Bluebanded angelfish) Occurs in coral rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of 48 m or more. Often found in the vicinity of caves and feeds on sponges and tunicates. Solitary or in pairs, or in groups. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade . Rarely survives in the aquarium.
Scarus niger Forsskål, 1775 (loro) Inhabits coral-rich areas of clear lagoons, channels, and outer reef slopes . Generally solitary . Juveniles in small groups on algae and coral reefs inshore . Feeds on benthic algae . Males maintain small harems and pair spawn .
Calotomus spinidens (Quoy and Gaimard, 1824) (Spinytooth parrotfish) Found in coastal bays and deep lagoons . Inhabits seagrass beds or dense beds of algae. Well-camouflaged and easily overlooked . Feeds on these or the associated epiphytes. Caught nets and other types of artisanal gear.

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