Bumphead parrotfish diving: where and when

A coral-reef schooling species that feeds together at dawn and sleeps tucked into reef caves overnight. 1 known encounter site across 1 country: Malaysia. Best single site: Sipadan (Barracuda Point, South Point), Malaysia — high reliability, peak year-round. Minimum certification across sites varies; the easiest access points need only no certification, the deepest need Advanced.

Sites: 1
IUCN status: Vulnerable
Min. certification: Advanced
Typical depth: 15–30 m

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High reliability
Sipadan (Barracuda Point, South Point)
Malaysia
Peak Year-round · 15-30 m
Needs: Advanced

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