This article is about Cheilinus undulatus. For Coris aygula, see Clown coris.
Humphead wrasse
Breeding male humphead wrasse in the Melbourne Aquarium
Conservation status
Endangered (IUCN 3.1)[1]
CITES Appendix II (CITES)[2]
Scientific classification
Domain:
Eukaryota
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Labriformes
Family:
Labridae
Genus:
Cheilinus
Species:
C. undulatus
Binomial name
Cheilinus undulatus
Rüppell, 1835
Synonyms[3]
Cheilinus mertensii Valenciennes, 1840
Cheilinus godeffroyi Günther, 1872
Cheilinus rostratus Cartier, 1874
The humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) is a large species of wrasse mainly found on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. It is also known as the Māori wrasse, Napoleon wrasse, Napoleon fish, so mei 蘇眉 (Cantonese), mameng (Filipino), and merer in the Pohnpeian language of the Caroline Islands.
^Russell, B.; et al. (Grouper & Wrasse Specialist Group) (2004). "Cheilinus undulatus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T4592A11023949. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T4592A11023949.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
The humpheadwrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) is a large species of wrasse mainly found on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. It is also known as the...
most of them less than 20 cm (7.9 in) long, although the largest, the humpheadwrasse, can measure up to 2.5 m (8.2 ft). They are efficient carnivores, feeding...
and Deinocheirus mirificus. Humpheadwrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) is a species of bony fish, the largest species of wrasse mainly found on coral reefs...
the clown wrasse, false clownwrasse, humpheadwrasse, hump-headed wrasse, red-blotched rainbowfish or twinspot wrasse, is a species of wrasse native to...
long and 5 kg (11 lb). The humpheadwrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) of the Indo-Pacific's coral reefs is by far the largest wrasse, and it can reach a maximum...
You can also see their loggerhead sea turtles, zebra sharks, and humpheadwrasse. As of 2020, the aquarium has more than 500 species and 10,000 animals...
The green humphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) is the largest species of parrotfish, growing to lengths of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) and weighing up to 75 kg...
species such as the humpheadwrasse have low catches frequently reporting 0 catches. It was particularly noted the rare red fin wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rubripinnis)...
aquarium Head view of the giant squid Giant squid Humpheadwrasse in the aquarium A humpheadwrasse in the aquarium, showing its head King penguin Lionfish...
species of coral reef fish from 55 families including the endangered humpheadwrasse, vulnerable blacktip reef shark, slender bambooshark, tawny nurse shark...
700 fish species, notably whales, dolphins, sharks, turtles, and the humpheadwrasse. It also has one of the few seabird colonies on Earth. A battery of...
cooperative hunting with the giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus), the humpheadwrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), or the big blue octopus (Octopus cyanea). As...
coincident (September 2004) album Cru, helping to draw attention to the Wrasse label. Humphead Records is an associated label specializing in country music. Boubacar...
can be especially common and complex in the head of bony fishes, such as wrasses, which have evolved many specialized feeding mechanisms. Especially advanced...
observe them without difficulty. Large manta ray, green sea turtle, and humpheadwrasse are also seen. During summer (December-March), tiger and hammerhead...
fauna and flora symbol of the Riau Islands province respectively. The Humpheadwrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), which is an endangered type of fish, inhabits...
predators including whitetip reef shark, and endangered fish like the humpheadwrasse. Seventeen species of protected seabirds nest on the island. It is...
2000 Fiji FJD N/A N/A N/A Cupronickel: 75% copper 25% nickel N/A A Humpheadwrasse A takia 2012 Hong Kong HKD 22.5 mm 1.72 mm 4.92 g Brass-plated steel...
ocean, and support species such as the mantis shrimp, potato grouper, humpheadwrasse and maxima clam, as well as many seaweeds and corals. On the east coast...
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