As juveniles however, they are more commonly referred to as zebra sharks because their spots that develop in the later stages of growth resemble stripes.
Leopard sharks are oviparous, or egg laying and typically have a clutch size of around ten eggs. They can grow to upwards of three meters in length and get their name from the numerous spots that cover their skin.
Leopard sharks are bottom dwellers and can usually be found sleeping on the sandy floor. Leopard sharks prefer reefs with an abundance of sandy bottoms which Caran Haeng has no shortage of. Leopard sharks are most commonly seen at a dive site called Caran Haeng because it provides their most preferred environment. Reef Fish Phi Phi : Leopard Shark Scientific Name: Stegostoma fasciatum Blacktip Reef Sharks are a beautiful and active species but unfortunately their populations are decreasing and they have recently been listed as near threatened. Reef sharks are not dangerous and can put on an excellent show during a shallow safety stop at other dive sights including Malong or Palong. Although it is a bit trickier to find these sharks at Bida Nok during mating season, it is definitely not impossible. Mating season typically occurs from November until March. Recently, the Blacktips in Phi Phi have utilized Maya Bay for mating season.
These sharks are viviparous, meaning they give birth to live pups and tend to migrate to a less populated area to mate.
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Blacktips can range in size anywhere from small pups (usually less than a meter), to full grown adults (maximum two meters). Blacktips prefer to inhabit shallow water locations, hence why the back of the bay is your best bet at seeing these beautiful animals. Often times, once you see one shark many more begin to appear. Be sure to look for the black tip on the top of the dorsal fin as it is the easiest thing to spot on the shark. The best method to use when looking for these sharks is to wait for divers to leave the bay area and start scanning the back of the bay. Reef sharks are a quite skittish species and tend to be scared off by the sounds of dozens of diver’s bubbles. The best way to find reef sharks on Bida Nok is move to the back of the bay and simply wait. Reef sharks can be tricky to spot as their gray color allows them to camouflage with their surroundings. One of the most common spots to find Blacktip Reef Sharks is Koh Bida Nok. Although not as commonly seen everyday as some of fish species, they do frequent certain reefs. Reef Fish Phi Phi : Blacktip Reef Sharks Scientific Name: Carcharinus melanopterusīlacktip reef sharks are always an exciting part of a dive. Not only are clownfish a friendly face to see on every dive but they are a crucial component in keeping healthy anemones part of our ecosystem. The clownfish are able to withstand the stings of the anemone because they are covered in a thick mucus outer layer that stops the nematocysts from penetrating their body. Clownfish are tolerant of the anemone’s nematocysts (stinging cells) and provide nutrients for the anemone and in exchange get protection from predators. Both species are highly dependent on the other for survival. This relationship is an example of mutualism as both species benefit from the bond. Often times there will be a family of clownfish in each individual anemone because they form symbiotic relationships with the anemone. They are easy to spot as they’re orange color contrasts beautifully with the bright purple anemone that they call home. Spotted almost every dive, they are sure to be a highlight of most divers days. Reef Fish Phi Phi – Finding Nemo on Phi Phi and Other Common Fish Profiles by Emma Rosenfeld Reef Fish Phi Phi: Clownfish (Nemo) Scientific Name: Amphriprion ocellarisĬlownfish are a crowd favorite and one of our most popular reef fish on Phi Phi.
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