The Arrowhead Soapfish

The Arrowhead Soapfish (Belonoperca Chabanaudi) can often be found in the dark recesses of the steep walls around Bunaken. The solitary creature usually stands upside down in the shade, waiting for dusk. It only hunts for small fish and shrimps under the cover of darkness. Like all soapfish (Serranidae), it can release the poison grammistine through its skin when in danger.