April 16, 2022
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With its distinct forehead bulge and striking bright blue, green, and yellow colors, the endangered humphead wrasse is certainly hard to miss. These colossal coral reef fish, found across the Indo-Pacific, weigh in at over 400 pounds and can grow to over six feet long. Unfortunately, the humphead wrasse is also considered a delicacy in places like Hong Kong and mainland China, and has become a victim of widespread illegal fishing as a result.
