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title: Red Sea Soapfish (Diploprion drachi)
scientific_name: Diploprion drachi
common_name: Red Sea Soapfish
taxon: Soapfishes
conservation_status: LC - Least Concern
published: 2024-10-31T21:19:18.964Z
updated: 2025-11-25T13:58:09.000Z
tags: Red Sea Soapfish, Diploprion drachi, Soapfishes, Red Sea, Marine Life, Diving
url: https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/soapfishes/red-sea-soapfish
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# Red Sea Soapfish (*Diploprion drachi*)

**Taxon:** Soapfishes (*Grammistini*)  
**Conservation Status:** LC - Least Concern  


The Red Sea Soapfish (Diploprion drachi) is a marine species associated with reef environments, predominantly found at depths ranging from 1 to 10 meters. This tropical fish reaches a maximum length of 14 cm. It primarily resides in rocky and coral reef habitats, employing a unique predatory strategy by concealing itself behind larger non-predatory fish to discreetly approach its prey.

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*Source: [Red Sea Creatures](https://redseacreatures.com/taxon/fishes/bony-fishes/soapfishes/red-sea-soapfish)*
*Updated: November 25, 2025*