Banggai Cardinalfish
The Banggai Cardinalfish are striking in appearance and easy to maintain, making it an excellent aquarium species.

Banggai Cardinalfish in Bali
Endangered Banggai Cardinalfish
Although they’re easy to breed in captivity, they’re still subject to over collection, and now listed as endangered in the wild.
Where to Find Them in Indonesia
Restricted to the Benggai Islands in Indonesia, a small population also exists in Luwuk harbour (Central Sulawesi) and Lembeh Straits (North Sulawesi)
Where to Find Them in Bali
In May 2014, these beautiful fish were also seen in Secret Bay, Bali.
You’ll enjoy scuba diving in Secret Bay because this dive area is an incredible muck-diving location and often yields a high number of new discoveries and amazing underwater pictures.
Diving Secret Bay Bali
Your Next Dive Trip
Can you spot a Banggai Cardinalfish on your next trip?
Check out our 1 Day Dive Trips to Secret Bay.
Secret Bay Dive Trips