The humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) is listed as endangered in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Photographed in the Egyptian Red Sea.

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A Napoleon wrasse or humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus). Very sadly, these large and beautiful fish are becoming increasingly rare, mainly because their meat - especially the lips - are highly prized in certain Asian markets. As in the case of shark fins, consuming them is considered to confer high status and to produce aphrodisiac effects. Photographed in the Egyptian Red Sea.

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Photo credit: © Terence Dormer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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