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Pengah Kecil

Pengah Kecil is a site we’ve returned to time and again in Komodo, and for good reason. It’s not about huge pelagics here, though you might get a passing reef shark. What we love is the sheer density of coral and the smaller, quieter critters tucked amongst it. Descend onto the reef and you’re immediately enveloped by the visual noise of stony corals – brain corals, branching staghorns, and big tables that stretch out for meters. You’ll find more than a few blue-head combtooth blennies peeking from their holes, their tiny faces full of personality. We’ve spent whole safety stops just watching them. Look closely and you might spot a seastar shrimp, nearly invisible against its host. The fluted clams are abundant, their iridescent mantles shimmering as you pass. It’s a photographer’s dream for macro, but equally captivating if you just want to drift and soak in the intricate tapestry of the reef. We’d suggest a slow dive, really taking your time to examine the details. It suits divers who appreciate the smaller wonders and are happy to move at a more deliberate pace.