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Reef - Saltwater
Fish of the Coral Triangle
The global epicenter of marine biodiversity - Indonesian, Philippine, and Papuan waters holding 76% of known coral species and 37% of coral reef fish species.
Continent: Asia/Oceania Area: 5,700,000 km² Climate: Tropical
📖 Overview
The Coral Triangle is to marine life what the Amazon is to freshwater life. Six countries share its waters - Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste. Contains 500+ coral species and 3,000+ fish species. Raja Ampat in Indonesia has recorded more fish species in a single dive than anywhere else on Earth.
🐟 Notable Species
Whale sharks, manta rays, thousands of reef fish species, giant clams, dugongs, marine turtles, coelacanths (deep water).