Bannerfish
The False Moorish Idol
Bannerfish are one of the most commonly seen fish amongst the Pacific reef community. Often referred to as false Moorish idols, bannerfish are easily distinguishable by their less ornate black, yellow, and white striping and smaller snout. There are two types of bannerfish, both native to the Indo-Pacific region: longfin and schooling bannerfish. These relatively small reef fish can grow to a maximum length of 18-21 cm.
Although they look very similar and are hard to distinguish from each other to the untrained eye, you can quickly determine which of the two species you are diving with based on their behavior. If you are diving with bannerfish congregated together on one spot of the reef in large numbers, they are schooling bannerfish. If, however, you only see one or two swimming around, they are most likely the longfin bannerfish. Check out the dive site map below to see where you can go diving with bannerfish.
Popular dive sites
Gasoline Station
5 Logged dives • 7 Sightings This Dive site located on the mainland just out of Manado Bay, just off the southern tip of Sulawesi sea. This is a great site for finding interesting bottom dwellers.Indonesia
อ่าวจาก : Ao Chak
44 Logged dives • 29 Sightings Ao Chak, Surin Islands National Park Located on the east side of Surin Nuea Island. It is 10 kilometers from the Surin Islands National Park office.Thailand
อ่าวแม่ยาย : Ao Mae Yai
48 Logged dives • 29 Sightings Ao Mae Yai is on the southeastern side of Surin Nuea Island.It is the largest bay.The waves are calm and it is a place for snorkeling and diving.Thailand
อ่าวบอน : Ao Bon
47 Logged dives • 28 Sightings Ao Bon, Surin Tai Island Not far from Ao Chong Khat and the Surin Islands National Park Office Near the Morgan Village It is another beautiful snorkeling site in the Surin Islands National Park.Thailand
