Abudjubbes wrasse

Cheilinus abudjubbe

Occurring in

Indian Ocean
Red Sea

2-30m

DayActive

not endangered

A prince of colors and patterns: one of the most beautiful in the Red Sea. Its base color is olive green and its scales with a light blue and a red stripe at the edges. His head is turquoise and pink and red rays radiate from the eye.

Habitat

Coral reef

Special features

A prince of colors and patterns: one of the most beautiful in the Red Sea.

Appearance

Its base color is olive green and its scales with a light blue and a red stripe at the edges. His head is turquoise and pink and red rays radiate from the eye. White spots are spread randomly across his back and the anal fin of adult animals frays like a broom.

Natural enemies

Sharks, whales, dolphins

Dangerous/Venomous

The Abudjubbes wrasse is neither dangerous nor venomous.

Sketch

Cheilinus abudjubbe

1. Red Rays

2. Red spots and rays

Pro tips

As a loner, this beautiful creature prefers to swim in the waters of clear lagoons and protected fringes, but also in all other coral-rich areas.
He is not too curious and tends to stay away from divers.

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Text: Carolina Leiter

Pic: Felician Hosp

Illustration: Dive Dict