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Maori wrasse can grow to be over 6 feet long and 400 pounds. One of the biggest reef fish in the world, they have many names, including Napoleon or humphead wrasse.

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Longfin Spadefish

November 10, 2023

Longfin Spadefish

Nothing to see here! The longfin spadefish has a unique tactic to avoid predators. When they are young, divers have observed them mimicking floating leaves. They lie on their side and drift back and forth in the waves to avoid being eaten. That’s “batty” behavior!

Photo Credit: Derek Manzello