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20 fish you can encounter while snorkeling in Ishigaki Island! Thorough explanation by our staff living in the area!
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Speaking of Ishigaki Island"Blue Sea"Many people have that image, don't they?
In the blue sea of Ishigaki Island,There are many fishes!
This time, we will be in Ishigaki Island.snorkelingHere are some of the fish that you can encounter when you
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Snorkeling in Ishigaki Island
In Ishigaki Island, you can go into the sea throughout the year. It depends on the climate of the year, but from around November to finallywet suitThe weather is warm enough to wear a
Ishigaki Island is such a year-round island.snorkelingThe island is a place where you can meet a lot of fish at the
Ishigaki IslandSnorkeling.
How to enjoy fish viewing
Ishigaki Island has manySnorkeling PointThere are
It can be seen by the pointfishand ... andcoralis different,Different wind directions susceptible to influence.It varies from one to another, such as
On such an Ishigaki IslandsnorkelingFirst, a few things to do to enjoy theHere are some notes to keep in mind.
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What to look out for when viewing fish
(1) Check sea conditions
The ocean is nature itself, even in a normally calm sea.weatherand ... andunsewn part of a hanging sleeve on a traditional Japanese woman's garmentDue to the influence ofSuddenly the sea gets rough.There are also times when
Depending on the snorkel pointWhich wind direction tends to make the sea rough.The number of people who can be reached by phone, fax, e-mail, etc. will vary.
The ocean is very beautiful, but if you don't take care of your safetyIt can be life-threatening.
that dayweatherand ... andwind's directionCheck theAnd get in shape.It is important to do snorkeling!
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What to look out for when viewing fish
(2) Do not touch living things
There are many fish and coral reefs in the sea of Ishigaki Island.
The sea of Ishigaki Island is so beautiful that you almost want to touch it, but on the other hand, it is a place of great nature and abundant creatures,Poisonous and dangerous creaturesThere are also
If you carelessly touch creatures in the sea, you may get a rash,In the worst case, it can lead to death.
For safety and security,Be careful not to touch anything in the water!
I'm a little worried about snorkeling by myself."If you are such a person, you have a guide.Taking a tour is recommended!
Guides who know the ocean well.safety managementfrom (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity)Fish DescriptionYou can enjoy the sea of Ishigaki Island with peace of mind until the
Snorkeling in Ishigaki Island.
20 fish you can encounter
Ishigaki Island is like a place where you can meet a lot of fish.An aquarium created by nature!
Let us introduce you to some of the fish you can encounter on Ishigaki Island!
Snorkeling in Ishigaki Island.
Fish you can meet
(1) Himeigo
It has a yellow back and two black bands on the face."barhead spinefoot (Siganus virgatus, species of Indo-West Pacific rabbitfish)"From your name.charmingYes!
I eat mostly algae,aquarium fishThey are also popular as and will eat food other than algae! But if they don't eat plant food, they will lose weight.Nutritional balance is important!
Such a cute little thing with a dorsal fin.poisonNote that there are
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Fish you can meet
(2) Amami chromis (Chromis okamurai)
stout chromis (Chromis chrysura)is a species of spiny dogfish (about 15 cm in length) that lives in coral reef zones and rocky shore areas at depths of 30 m or shallower.
When they are fry, they have fins and faces.Bright blueThey are very beautiful, but as they grow, their appearance changes drastically.Are you sure it's the same fish?I think it's so much more than that!
They are omnivorous and feed on zooplankton and attached algae.
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Fish you can meet
three-spot red snapper (Lutjanus bohar)
small-toothed jobfish (Aphareus furca)is a member of the snappers family that is distributed in the warm waters of the three oceans, living from shallow coastal waters to deep offshore waters, with juveniles sometimes entering brackish or fresh water.
The body is laterally flattened, with scales even before the anterior gill covers, and the mouth iscanine toothThe company has a
Its taste is so delicious that it is considered an edible fish!
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Fish you can meet
(4) Giant bald head butterfly (Bald Horn)
peppered moth (Biston betularia)is an algae-eating saltwater fish about 30 cm long that lives around coral reefs and rocky areas.
The cheek scales are arranged in two rows,The sexes have different body colors!
The male has orange spots behind the eyes, while the body color is bright green,The body color of the female form is a very subdued shade of brown.
It's clear and easy to tell them apart!
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Fish you can meet
(5) Okinawa chromis (Pomacentrus okinawae)
Okinawa chromis (Chromis okinawae)are a species of sparrowhawk that can be seen year-round in small schools around corals and on rocks!
They are omnivorous and feed on a variety of foods including zooplankton, fish eggs, and attached algae!
The body color is based on dark green, with a very distinct scale pattern, and the upper and lower caudal fins areblack line like the figure of eightis a feature of this product!
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Fish you can meet
6) Oyabitcha
In black and white stripes.The yellow color on the back is a charm point!
"Oyabitcha."are found in shallow waters where coral reefs grow in clusters, and as juveniles they can be found attached to floating objects such as driftweed.
They are omnivorous and will eat anything, animal or vegetable!
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Fish you can meet
seven-banded sergeant-major
scissortail sergeant (Abudefduf sexfasciatus)was introduced earlier.bitchIt looks a little bit like the
However, they can be easily distinguished by the presence of a thick, distinct black line on the caudal fin!
Rokusen, as the name impliesSix LinesSince there is a "scissortail sergeant (Abudefduf sexfasciatus)".
Did you all find the six lines?
Aren't there five of them? Some of you may have wondered.
Yes,If you count the two separate parts of the caudal fin in two, there are six in total!This is a loxenose sergeant!
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Fish you can meet
(viii) Clownfish
"Clownfish."is as well known asPopular fish!
The coral reefs live in symbiosis with the clumping anemones,The way it peeks out from inside is unbelievable.charmingRight?
They are omnivorous and feed on plankton and attached algae.
It is about 10 cm long and is characterized by an orange base with three white horizontal bands bordered by black!
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Fish you can meet
9. Hammerfish
This is one of the types of bears.yellowtail amberjack (species of fish, Seriola lalandi)Oh my god!!!
It is similar to the clownfish I mentioned earlier.
The way to tell the difference is on the body.striped patternOh my god!!!
Clownfish have three stripes, while clownfish have a single line.
Please, when you find a bear flea in the sea of Ishigaki,Check the number of stripesPlease try to do so!
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Fish you can meet
(10) hogfish
Beautiful yellow"Gitibella."However, there is a lot of geographical variation in body color, and even the same gichiji wrasse can change color depending on its environment!
It can change so drastically that it looks like a different fish.
Also, when they eat, their mouths extend forward at an odd angle, and the length of their mouths isAs much as half its body length!
Such colors and shapes.phantasmagoricPlease come to Ishigaki Island to meet Mr. Gichibera of
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Fish you can meet
eleventh sign of the Chinese calendarbroad bean chive (Allium schoenoprasum)
broad bean chive (Allium schoenoprasum)feeds on small fish and crustaceans that live along the coast and around coral communities.
A member of the minnow family, it is about 18 cm long!
It is most common in Okinawa, but is also found on reefs in southern Honshu and the Kuroshio region of Shikoku.
Dorsal fin spines havestrong poisonThe rostrum has three pairs of cuticular valves. The body has a dark brown transverse band.
In Okinawa Prefecture,fried (e.g. potatoes, chicken)I sometimes eat it as a "tsukemono" (a kind of rice cake)!
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Fish you can meet
12⑫Curra sergeant major (Abudefduf bicolor)
Clark's chromis (Chromis clarkii)is a shallow-water coral reef inhabitant, about 10 cm in length.
The body is tall and has a pale light blue color throughout, withFour or five distinct dark transverse bandsThe feature is that there is a
somehowlike a young man who is refreshed and energeticOh my!!! That is such a shade!
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Fish you can meet
⑬titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens)
fish found here"Sesame durgonara (durgeon)."sharp teethandStrong Jaw StrengthBe careful, as they can sometimes tear off human fingers with their
Not always temperamental, June to August.They go berserk to protect their eggs during the breeding season.
However, they do not attack anyone regardless of who they are, and they will attack anyone who comes into their territory without mercy.
If they chase you, leave the area in a hurry,Get out of your territory area!
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Fish you can meet
⑭ horned durgon (durgeon)
This colorful fish."pinktail durgon (durgeon) (triggerfish) (Melicthys vidua)"I often meet them in the sea of Ishigaki.
Earlier, we introduced thetitan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens)This is an omnivorous fish, a member of the same family as the
Females during the breeding season are temperamental and humanThey can be relentless in their pursuit of you., ,Poke me in the head.with a "bangRowdy fish!
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Fish you can meet
(15) Clark's kokkemon gala
Earlier, we introduced theLooks just like the Murasame Monongara.Click here! This way."Krakokemon gala."is an omnivorous saltwater fish that lives in shallow coral reefs.
Although it looks the same as the Murasame Monongara, the Clark's Monongara is marked by the presence of dark spots on the abdomen!
If you can distinguish between these two animals, you are a moderate doer!
Please, when you meet them at sea.Notice the belly!
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Fish you can meet
blue green damselfish (Chromis viridis, a damselfish from the Indo-Pacific)
This beautiful light blue fish"Devas chromis (Chromis davidii)"He is very mild-mannered and gets along well with other fish!
They are popular as an ornamental fish because of their beautiful appearance, but they are very lonely.I hate being alone!
To avoid stress,More than 3-5 fishIt is recommended to keep them in
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Fish you can meet
⑰yellowfin surgeonfish (Acanthurus xanthopterus, Indo-Pacific species of tang)
yellowfin surgeonfish (Acanthurus xanthopterus, Indo-Pacific species of tang)The P. nipponica is a saltwater fish that inhabits the shallows of coastal coral reef zones and rocky reefs, and may spend its juvenile years in inner bays, tidal pools, and brackish water.
They are about 50 cm long and are omnivorous, feeding on attached algae and crustaceans.
The fin spines of the genus Blackfish are movable and sharp,It is very dangerous to touch!
There are no stripes on the body,The entire pectoral fin is yellow or transparent.
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Fish you can meet
⑱convict surgeonfish (Acanthurus triostegus, species of the Indo-Pacific)
Yellow and black tiger pattern."Striped Hagfish."is a species of hagfish that lives in shallow waters around coral reefs and rocky areas where attached algae are abundant.
They are crunching and scraping seaweed off rocks to eat!
They act in groups, so if you see a group of them on a rocky beach, they may all be dining together in harmony!
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Fish you can meet
⑲white-tailed gregory (Stegastes albifasciatus)
Its blue body with yellow caudal fins is charming!
Silycyrrhini's chromis (Chromis silycyrrhini)is an omnivorous species of spiny dogfish that feeds on zooplankton, small crustaceans, and attached algae in coral reef areas.
Written in Chinese characters, it means "red-tailed damselfishYour name is the same as your figure!
It looks just like the Luris sparrowfish, but the way to tell them apart is by the yellow caudal fin!
Its beautiful coloration makes it a popular fish for viewing!
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Fish you can meet
greenish-blacksixbar wrasse (Thalassoma hardwicke)
sixbar wrasse (Thalassoma hardwicke)is a zoophagous saltwater fish that feeds on crustaceans and gobies that inhabit shallow coral reefs and rocky reefs.
They are about 15 cm long and swim quickly during the day and rest at night behind rocks and corals!
The upper part of the body has several black or peach-colored oblique bands, and the face is characterized by a red mottled pattern!
On the ground in the seacloud of dust (sand, etc.)out, they may mistake it for a food creature and come up to you!
You can see a lot of fish in Ishigaki Island.
Five recommended activities!
Ishigaki Island has a lot of fishes, but we want to enjoy Ishigaki Island without leaving any fish behind!
For those who are,Activities to enjoy Ishigaki IslandWe are pleased to introduce you to the following
You can see a lot of fish in Ishigaki Island.
Recommended Activities
(1) Blue Cave Snorkeling
The first recommendation is,"Blue Cave Snorkeling"
Blue Caveis a very unusual cave where the entrance is immersed in the sea and the inside of the cave glows blue.
This tour includes an exploration of the Blue Cave and snorkeling.
You don't have to worry about seasickness as you walk from the beach into the ocean!
Because many tropical fish can be found in shallow waterYoung childrenevenNot a good swimmerBut you can enjoy it!
You can see a lot of fish in Ishigaki Island.
Recommended Activities
(2) Landing & snorkeling at the Phantom Island
Landing & snorkeling tour to the phantom island!
Phantom IslandThe official name is "Hamashima."andIt appears only when the tide is low, and disappears as the tide rises, from the phantom-like nature of its features."phantom island", as it has come to be called.
The pure white sandy beaches and emerald green sea areIt is sure to be a photo-stealer!
How about a tour where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery on the island and interact with many fish in the sea?
You can see a lot of fish in Ishigaki Island.
Recommended Activities
Kabira Bay SUP/Canoe
A must visit spot if you come to Ishigaki Island.Kabira BayIn.Kabira Bay SUP/Canoe Tour!
Kabira Bay is,Michelin Green Guide 3 starsObtaining aThe only spot in OkinawaIt is.
SUP and canoeing in such a spectacular spot feels great!
Over the clear water.unhinderedLet's paddle on!
You can see a lot of fish in Ishigaki Island.
Recommended Activities
4) Blue Cave Snorkeling
×x Kabira Bay SUP/Canoe
Blue Cave Snorkeling x Kabira Bay SUP/Canoeset of plans!
Speaking of the scenery of Ishigaki Island,Blue, clear, beautiful seaMany people may think of the
Such is the sea of Ishigaki Island.View from insidebe beyond one's controlView from the topThis tour is recommended for those who want to enjoy the same! This tour is recommended for those who want to enjoy the beauty of the area.
Why don't you enjoy the beautiful ocean of Ishigaki Island to the fullest?
You can see a lot of fish in Ishigaki Island.
Recommended Activities
5⑤Sunset SUP/Canoe Tour
To end the day.sunsetHow about the
Sunset SUP/Canoe Touris a tour to cruise the sunset from the sea of Ishigaki Island by SUP or canoe!
Forget everything while watching the sun set quietly.A Moment of BlissYou will definitely be able to taste the
The beauty of the sunset will leave you speechless.
in the end
How were the fishes of Ishigaki Island?
This is just a small part of what we were able to introduce this time, there are still many more fishes in the sea of Ishigaki Island!
as ifBeautiful sea like an aquarium!
Ishigaki Island has many beaches and many snorkeling spots!
."I'm a little nervous about going on my own."I would like to be guided by a local knowledgeable guide anyway!"
For those who are,You can also visit some of the recommended snorkeling spots on the tour, so check it out once!
Please come and enjoy meeting many fishes in the sea of Ishigaki Island!
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