Napoleon wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
Sighting evidence at Batu Bolong, Komodo National Park
Photo: lcolmer · CC BY-NC
Among the largest bony fish on coral reefs, male Napoleon wrasse (also called humphead wrasse) can reach 2 metres and are unmistakable: a steep forehead hump, thick fleshy lips, and vivid blue-green patterning. They feed on hard-shelled invertebrates including sea urchins and crown-of-thorns starfish, playing an important regulatory role on reefs. Solitary and slow-moving, they are often habituated to divers at popular sites. Endangered globally due to targeted fishing for the live reef food fish trade.
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.