Scientific name: Holacanthus ciliaris
Size: Up to 13.7 inches
Color: Blue and yellow
Distinguishing feature: Yellow and blue fur. Yellow tail, the body splits into two filaments above and below the tail.
Where did we see it: Mexico
Scientific name: Holacanthus ciliaris
Size: Up to 13.7 inches
Color: Blue and yellow
Distinguishing feature: Yellow and blue fur. Yellow tail, the body splits into two filaments above and below the tail.
Where did we see it: Mexico
It is a shy fish but which can be approached because of its curiosity.
Be careful to don't make a sudden gesture when it is approaching!
Parrotfish create a protective envelope around them when they are sleeping.
So, don't put the light on them during night dive to don't to wake them up and break this envelope.
Turtles are in economy mode when they are sleeping. If they are woken during night, they may not have enough air to return to surface.
So, please be careful during night dives!
Some sharks can stay motionless on the sand (white tips reef sharks, nurse sharks, etc.).
These sharks don't have to swim to bring oxygen to their gills like other sharks (grey, hammerheads tc.)
