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Banggai Islands

Reef/Endemic species
Depth: 5–25 mLevel: Open WaterApril-November
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The only natural habitat of the Banggai cardinalfish, an endemic species very popular in the world aquarium trade.

Depth

5–25 m

Recommended level

Open Water

Average visibility

15 m

The only natural habitat of the Banggai cardinalfish, an endemic species very popular in the world aquarium trade.

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Banggai Islands: 59 documented species

Ecosystem

Reef

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Water temperature

28 °C

Current

Weak to moderate

Access

Boat

Best season

April-November

Recommended certification

Open Water

Approx. price

60 USD / dive

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Best season
April-November
Approx. price
60 USD / dive
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Giant Anemone

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Discosoma nummiforme

Ritteri AnemoneNot Evaluated

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