Napoleon wrasse
Red Sea marine life

Napoleon wrasse

Giant friendly fish with a forehead bump and patterned green-blue skin.

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About this species

One of the largest reef fish in the world, adults can exceed 1.5 metres and 100 kg. Despite their size they're gentle, curious and often approach snorkelers. Endangered globally, so seeing one is a privilege. Never feed or chase them.

Where to find it

Deeper reef sections at Ras Mohamed and Tiran. Occasional at Giftun.

Safety for snorkelers

Trips that visit these waters

These trips go where this species lives. It is a wild animal, so a sighting is possible and never promised.

Common questions

Napoleon wrasse: is it dangerous for snorkelers?+

Look, don't touch. Endangered species, never feed, touch or follow them.

Napoleon wrasse: where can you see it in Egypt?+

Deeper reef sections at Ras Mohamed and Tiran. Occasional at Giftun. These trips go where this species lives. It is a wild animal, so a sighting is possible and never promised.

Napoleon wrasse: how big does it get?+

1.0–1.8 m

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