Sharm Dive Centre Management Species

© Chad Clark 15-5-00

The lesser spotted Oonas fish  Longlopidum Oonapus

An oft encountered bottom feeder, recognisable by its white tufted top and loping gait, the Oonas fish is to be found trawling Sharm bar floors in search of its favourite form of sustenance.

Although they were originally to be found only in colder climes, they have recently migrated south to the Red Sea, drawn by the lure of scantily clad virginal diveguides. They exhibit a fairly amiable behavior unless interrupted during their mating season, anywhere between 9 and midnight.

The Royal Diving Safari Octopus Folliculess Oldfarticum

With it’s slimy tentacles in many pies, the Royal Octopus spends most of its time lurking around and merely observing life. Well known for its longevity, hirsuteness and bad posture, rarely seen due to its unfounded fear of giant eels, ( see below ), its rather mundane existence consists mainly of poking and prodding about, looking for tender nerves to strike.

A prodigious breeder, it’s survival revolves around both its bitterness and apparent ability to resemble parts of the female anatomy. Continually changing shape and colour to blend in with its surroundings, you’re never quite sure whether to take it at face value or not.

 The Giant Camel Eel  Pastafacus Machodium.

Renowned for its posturing, like all Mediterranean species, the Camel eel is a free swimming scavenger with attitude. Having crossed the Med and wriggled down the Suez canal they continue their relentless struggle to get to the top of the food chain at all costs. Their bare chested aggressive behaviour is merely a cover for inadequacies of character and should not be taken seriously. Only socialise within their own species. Rarely mate, but they try hard. 

The Sinai Diving Partner Goby  Insignificantus Gobypus

Like all gobys, the Sinai Diving Partner Goby stays within its own territory and avoids any form of confrontation. Occasionally to be observed out at night alone, manically spinning around in ever decreasing circles before rushing back to their mate.  They tend to refer to the Sinai Divers Goby Crab – Germanicum Bossicus- for all directions.

The Colona Crab  Pinsicus Bitchicovum

Small dark and trouble, the female of the species is by far the most aggressive in the Red Sea. Their innocent appearance and reduced size belies their ability to successfully attack enemies larger and stronger than themselves without pity or remorse. Once their venomous claws sink into their prey it’s only a matter of minutes before total paralysis sets in. A danger to all species. Be warned – there is no known antidote to the poison although large quantities of Draught Guinness may ease the pain.

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