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.
The tiger shark has slender marks similars to the lines of tigers, hence its name.
When it is juvenile, these marks are round and not vertical. They change when it grows.
We can hear the bull shark is very dangerous because of attacks near La Réunion island.
However, tens of them are living at 600 feet from the famous beach of Playa Del Carmen in Mexico. And there are no attacks.
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.