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About this site
Napolioan Reef lies off Galle, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka where the coastline transitions from the Gulf of Mannar area toward the island's southern tip. This stretch of coast is known for its coral reef patches and rocky outcrops, generally accessed by boat from Galle's harbor area. The reef reaches a maximum depth of around 24 metres and is rated an intermediate dive. Divers have reported grouper, Napoleon (humphead) wrasse, and reef sharks around the site.
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Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
Napoleon (humphead) wrasseNapoleon (humphead) wrasseReported here · unconfirmed
Reef sharkReef sharkReported here · unconfirmed
Tawny Hermit CrabCoenobita rugosusReported here · unconfirmed
Thin-shelled Rock CrabGrapsus tenuicrustatusReported here · unconfirmed
Indian Vagabond ButterflyfishChaetodon decussatusReported here · unconfirmed
Leaping BlennyAlticus saliensReported here · unconfirmed
GrouperGrouperReported here · unconfirmed
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