Napoleon Wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
Sighting evidence at Tiger Reef, Tioman Island
Photo: David Roche · CC BY-NC
Several large napoleon wrasse have established territories around Tiger Reef's upper pinnacle, using the current upwellings to ambush crustaceans dislodged from the rocky substrate. As one of the reef's most intelligent fish, they demonstrate learned behaviour around divers, maintaining a comfortable proximity while foraging. Their large size and distinctive humped forehead make them unmistakable focal species on every dive.
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.