Scientific name: Cymbacephalus beauforti
Size: Up to 11.8 inches juvenile, adults are usually 13 innches
Color: Black and white
Distinguishing feature: Juveniles are easy to distinguish because they are black with a white line between the two pectoral fins
Where did we see it: Raja Ampat
Scientific name: Cymbacephalus beauforti
Size: Up to 11.8 inches juvenile, adults are usually 13 innches
Color: Black and white
Distinguishing feature: Juveniles are easy to distinguish because they are black with a white line between the two pectoral fins
Where did we see it: Raja Ampat
Crocodile fish are solitary and quite passive fish. It's rare to see them move.
The name of crocodile fish comes from its muzzle which is elongated and flat.
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!
The kakihona sushi (sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves) are really the best!
To eat them, you have to go to Nara!
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.)