These were commonly seen in Stichodactyla haddoni and Heteractis doreensis anemones in various muck sites around Bali.
With eggs.
Another with eggs.
The next four photos are from Melasti at Amed in November 2024. I must have gotten too close when one of these demonic little fish came out and bit me on the hand. These fish don't have huge teeth but it was enough to break the skin and cause a little blood to flow.
Created 17 March 2023
Updated 2 July 2025