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Very vocal and active troop of macaques living in caves behind waterfall though at the time it was virtually dried up. At one point there was a fight over a very young macaque (see photos). Often feeding on figs, flowers and performing social grooming.

One of the most brightly coloured ballan's I've ever caught! Note the fluorescent blue spots on the cheek and right pelvic fin, which appears to have split and since healed with a new membrane reconnecting the break. Gut also enormous and bulging - potentially with spawn or perhaps engorged on food. Caught in a deep gulley/ inlet that probably provides shelter and feeding opportunities for fish where large waves are crashing onshore just a short distance away. Sandeel shoal also seen in this inlet.