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Endangered Napoleon Wrasse with Diver | Blue Corner, Palau

Inquisitive Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) investigating dive guide Clayton Johannes at Blue Corner dive site in Palau. Many of the fish at Blue Corner have grown accustomed to the presence of divers in the water. This behavior was unsolicited, with the wrasse initiating contact. Napoleon wrasses are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List. They are protected in Palauan waters.

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Inquisitive Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) investigating dive guide Clayton Johannes at Blue Corner dive site in Palau. Many of the fish at Blue Corner have grown accustomed to the presence of divers in the water. This behavior was unsolicited, with the wrasse initiating contact. Napoleon wrasses are classified as endangered on the IUCN Red List. They are protected in Palauan waters.