Banggai Islands
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
Water temperature
28 °C
Current
Weak to moderate
Access
Boat
Best time
April-November
Recommended certification
Open Water
Approx. price
60 USD / dive
The only natural habitat of the Banggai cardinalfish, an endemic species very popular in the world aquarium trade.
Location
See on the interactive map59 species documented in Banggai Islands
Least ConcernBarracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Critically EndangeredTortuga carey
Eretmochelys imbricata
Critically EndangeredAlmeja gigante
Tridacna gigas
Anguila jardinera moteada
Heteroconger hassi
Anguila serpiente de bandas
Myrichthys colubrinus
Anémona alfombra gigante
Stichodactyla gigantea
Anémona disco
Discosoma nummiforme
Anémona magnífica
Heteractis magnifica
Babosa de mar española (Spanish dancer)
Hexabranchus sanguineus
Babosa de mar verrugosa
Onchidium verruculatum
Bigeye de arrecife
Priacanthus hamrur
Bonito listado
Katsuwonus pelamis
Ecosystem
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