Phoenix
The tugboat Phoenix is part of the Artificial Wreck Park of Pernambuco and was sunk next to the tugboats Bellatrix and São José, distant from each other in a few meters. This wreck is in navigational position and very well preserved. It can be seen the casario with command room, chimney, rudder and more.
Being part of a conglomerate of artificial reefs, the Phoenix wreck is home to several species of reef and passage fish, such as jacks, spadefish and grunts.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 200
Green Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 2
Nurse Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 80
Stingrays
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 85
Surgeonfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130
Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 250
Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species approx.: 60
Soldierfish
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Total number of species approx.: 90