1. Jebong ( Balistoides viridescens) biasanya berwaspada terhadap penyelam dan perenang, tetapi ketika musim membiak, jebong betina menjaga sarangnya (di kawasan pasir rata) dengan ketat. Wilayah di sekitar sarangnya berbentuk kon dan penyelam dan perenang yang masuk secara tidak sengaja boleh diserang. Penyelam dan perenang harus berenang secara melintang dari sarang dan bukannya ke atas (lebih ke dalam wilayah sarang jebong).
The titan triggerfish ( Balistoides viridescens) is usually wary of divers and snorkelers, but during the reproduction season the female guards its nest (flat sandy area) vigorously against any intruders. The territory around the nest is roughly cone-shaped and divers and snorkelers who accidentally enter it may be attacked. Divers and snorkelers should swim horizontally away from the nest rather than upwards (further into the territory).
Remora (Echeneis naucrates) is known to attach itself temporarily by its modified dorsal fin to various hosts, such as sharks, rays, large fishes, turtles, whales, dolphins, ships, and even sometimes divers and swimmers. Remora can be found in Tioman.
The bluespotted cornetfish (Fistularia commersonii) belongs to the same order as seahorse. It is usually a solitary predator - feeding on small fishes, crustaceans and squid. It can be found in Tioman.
Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) tends to spend the day resting in piles of two dozens or more individuals inside caves or under ledges. At night, it is an active-swimming predator that uses a powerful suction force to extract prey from inside holes and crevices. It can be found in Tioman.
False killer whale (Pseudorca crassidens) may respond to distress calls and protect other species from predators. It can be found in Tioman.
Blue-ringed octopus is one of the most venomous marine animals. It is relatively docile unless provoked. It can be found in Tioman.
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Long-beaked common dolphin (Delphinus capensis) is typically found in a group of 10 to 30 dolphins. They have been observed bow riding on boats. These dolphins can be found in Tioman.
Sumber gambar: Southwest Fisheries Science Center, NOAA Fisheries Service
Whale shark (a type of shark, not whale) is a filter feeder – one of only three known filter-feeding shark species (along with the basking shark and the megamouth shark). Whale shark can be found in Tioman.
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