Scientific name: Heteractis aurora
Size: About 9.8 inches, up to 15.7 inches
Color: Tentacles brown or purple-brown or cream-white on the outside
Distinguishing feature: Tentacles of 1.2 to 2 inches with constrictions that gives the appearance of a string of pearls. Two rows of tentacles, one internal and one external.
Where did we see it: Maldives, Raja Ampat
Scientific name: Heteractis aurora
Size: About 9.8 inches, up to 15.7 inches
Color: Tentacles brown or purple-brown or cream-white on the outside
Distinguishing feature: Tentacles of 1.2 to 2 inches with constrictions that gives the appearance of a string of pearls. Two rows of tentacles, one internal and one external.
Where did we see it: Maldives, Raja Ampat
This anemone retracts into the sand if it's disturbed.
8 species of clown fish can live in this anemone.
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.
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.)
Mammals have a horizontal tail.
Fishes have a vertical fin.
