Taketomi South Potato Rock
Taketomi Minami Potato Root on Taketomi Island is a calm sandy site about 13m deep, named for its colony of common shikoro corals. Schools of snappers, devilfish, and many gobies thrive here. In winter, common snapper spawning can be seen. Beginners can enjoy its tropical scenery and rich marine life.
Potato Root on Taketomi Island features common coral colonies, schools of yellow and big-eye snappers, red goatfish, sandy-bottom gobies, and winter kobushi spawning scenes.
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Green Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 27
Barracuda
Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
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Total number of species approx.: 600
Wrasse
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Total number of species approx.: 300
Octopus
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Clownfish
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130
Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 130