Scientific name: Coriocella hibyae
Size: Up to 4 inches
Color: Black
Distinguishing feature: Black (sometimes bluish) with very dark black spots. 5 dorsal fingerings.
Where did we see it: Thailand, Maldives
Very present in the Maldives from where it takes its name, it can be found in the Andaman Sea, Indonesia or the Philippines. We have also seen it in Thailand, but it is extremely rare.
We see it move from time to time, but it's true that when she wants to hide she remains motionless, so she looks like a soft coral
Very little data is present today on its diet, even if it seems to eat ascidians.
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!
Mammals have a horizontal tail.
Fishes have a vertical fin.
The whale shark is the largest fish in the world!
Some whales are larger, but they are mammals, not fish!