Humphead Wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
Sighting evidence at Yabiji Reef, Miyako Islands
Photo: David Roche · CC BY-NC
Large Napoleon wrasse — locally called humphead wrasse — patrol the deeper outer slopes of Yabiji, sometimes in pairs, feeding on echinoderms and hard corals. They are among the oldest fish on the reef, with individuals potentially exceeding 30 years, and their large size and slow reproduction make them highly sensitive to overfishing. Seeing them here is a direct signal of the reef's protection status.
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.