Humphead Wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
Sighting evidence at Bay Canh Wall, Con Dao
Photo: David Roche · CC BY-NC
A resident napoleon wrasse patrols Bay Canh Wall's deeper sections, the pronounced green hump on its forehead and thick lips identifying this individual as a large male who has held this territory for multiple documented seasons. These fish are among the few predators capable of eating crown-of-thorns starfish — a significant service during outbreak periods when the starfish decimates coral coverage across Indo-Pacific reefs. Their vulnerability to fishing and slow growth to sexual maturity means every protected individual in Con Dao National Park represents a critical contribution to regional population stability.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Humphead Wrasse is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.