Egypt
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Nº98
Date: 2023-03-05 - 11:39
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Max Depth: 19.1m Duration: 45mins
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- Temp: Surf 32°C Bottom 23°C
- Dive type : Recreational, Reef, Photo
- Visibility: Excellent Water: Salt
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- Weights: 13 kg
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- 1. Nitrox 31
- 12L Aluminium 210 → 60 bar
- Average depth: 13.4m
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Species Identified
Pomacanthus asfur (Forsskål, 1775) (Arabian angelfish)
Common around semi-protected inshore reefs with rich soft and hard coral growth, occasional patches of silt bottom. Very aggressive toward its own species, unless paired. Feeds mainly on sponges and tunicates . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 9710.
Arothron diadematus (Rüppell, 1829) (Masked puffer)
Inhabits coral-rich fringing reefs .
Pygoplites diacanthus (Boddaert, 1772) (Bluebanded angelfish)
Occurs in coral rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of 48 m or more. Often found in the vicinity of caves and feeds on sponges and tunicates. Solitary or in pairs, or in groups. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade . Rarely survives in the aquarium.
Thalassoma lutescens (Lay and Bennett, 1839) (parrotfish)
Occurs in clear outer lagoon and seaward reefs, over open sand and rubble as well as dense coral growth. Common is shallow exposed areas . Benthopelagic . Feeds mainly on shelled benthic invertebrates , also on polychaete worms and fish eggs.
Cheilinus undulatus Rüppell, 1835 (Humphead wrasse)
Humphead wrasses are extremely long-lived, known to survive for at least 30 years, and taking around five to seven years to reach sexual maturity . Adults are usually solitary, spending the day roaming the reef and returni...
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Amphiprion sebae Bleeker, 1853 (Sebae anemonefish)
Found in coastal waters and lagoons. It grows rather large . Associated with the anemone Stichodactyla haddoni .
Upeneus moluccensis (Bleeker, 1855) (Goldband goatfish)
Found in coastal waters with a muddy substrate. Forms large schools . Usually fast swimming with short stops to feed . Sold fresh in markets. Utilized for fish meal. Valued also for its roe .
Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) (Red lionfish)
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