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The Shorthead Fangblenny (Petroscirtes breviceps) its just a little bit poisonous, but it mimics its relatives from the genus Meiacanthus. These got an even stronger poison at their large saber teeth and are therefore avoided by most predators. P. breviceps only uses its poison for defense. It feeds mainly on algae and diatoms, which it scrapes off the substrate. The slender fish, which grows to 11 cm, likes to hide in holes, such as beer bottle necks, as it is often found in calm, sediment-rich bays.

Bastianos Bunaken has just unveiled a new, spacious air-condition camera room, conveniently located just steps from the boats. This area is ideal for storing, organizing, and preparing your camera gear, housing, and photography or videography accessories.

A pair of Harlequin Ghostpipefish (Solenostomus Paradoxus) live together monogamously on a feather star. Despite their vibrant colors, they blend seamlessly into their surroundings. They primarily feed on zooplankton, small crustaceans, and larvae carried by the current.

The Coconut Octopus (Amphioctopus Marginatus) can have a body sac measuring up to 10 cm and arms that extend to 20 cm in length. Found at depths of up to 200 m, it is easily accessible to divers even at just 10 m.

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.

The Broadclub Cuttlefish (Ascarosepion Latimanus) has eyes positioned laterally like a fish, but it can rotate them forward to create overlapping fields of vision.