Napoleon Wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
Sighting evidence at South Bay (Nan Wan), Kenting National Park
Photo: David Roche · CC BY-NC
A resident Napoleon wrasse of considerable size — estimated at over one meter — patrols the outer coral ridges of Nan Wan, known to local operators who encounter it on most morning dives. These large humphead wrasse are long-lived, slow-reproducing fish that benefit enormously from national park protection, and Nan Wan's resident individual has been observed for several years. They are curious about divers and will sometimes approach to within arm's reach.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Napoleon Wrasse is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.