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The giant of the reef, an electric blue-green wrasse with maze-like facial patterns and a pronounced forehead hump in big males, reaching over two metres long. An iconic, curious Red Sea dive companion that is endangered and strictly protected.
This is a protected or non-target species — please don't fish for it. If it's accidentally hooked, release it quickly and unharmed.
Eating & safety
Endangered and protected; observe only and never feed or harass it.
Best conditions: Reef slopes and drop-offs; a protected, year-round dive icon, not a fishing target
It can crush and eat venomous prey like crown-of-thorns starfish, boxfish and sea urchins.