Napoleon Wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
Sighting evidence at Plateau de Mamoudzou, Mayotte
Photo: David Roche · CC BY-NC
Napoleon wrasse on the plateau are among the most approachable in the Indian Ocean, with several large males exceeding a metre in length that actively approach divers and follow groups for extended periods. Their thick lips and prominent hump make them unmistakeable, and they use their powerful jaws to crack open molluscs and echinoderms on the reef flat. As a heavily overfished species across most of its range, the healthy population at Mamoudzou represents significant conservation value.
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.