Napoleon Wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
Sighting evidence at Renggis Island, Tioman Island
Photo: David Roche · CC BY-NC
Napoleon wrasse are the reef's gentle giants, using their powerful jaws to consume molluscs and sea urchins that would otherwise damage coral structure. Individuals at Renggis are often habituated to divers and will approach curiously, offering remarkable close-up encounters. This IUCN-vulnerable species benefits from Tioman's no-take marine park protections, with multiple large adults resident year-round.
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.