Humphead Wrasse | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
The humphead wrasse is an enormous coral reef fish—growing over six feet long—with a prominent bulge on its forehead. Some of them live to be over 30 years old. They roam through coral reefs in search of hard shelled prey such as mollusks, starfish, or crustaceans.
Humphead wrasse - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) is a large species of wrasse mainly found on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. It is also known as the Māori wrasse, Napoleon wrasse, Napoleon fish, so mei 蘇眉 (Cantonese), mameng (Filipino), and merer in the Pohnpeian language of the Caroline Islands.
Humphead Wrasse – Facts, Size, Habitat, Pictures - Animal Spot
The humphead wrasse is a colorful fish found in the Indo-Pacific region. It is the largest living member of the wrasse family; it goes by different names such as Māori wrasse, mameng, merer, Napoleon wrasse, Napoleon fish, and so mei. Scientists identified this fish …
Humphead Wrasse - National Aquarium
The colossal, colorful humphead wrasse (also known as the Napoleon wrasse) is one of the largest fish found in coral reefs. They are easily identifiable by their thick lips and the prominent bump on their foreheads. The coloring of adult humphead wrasses can range from a dull blue-green to brilliant shades of green or purplish-blue.
Sea Wonder: Humphead Wrasse - National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
2021年12月2日 · Humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) are one of the largest reef fish in the world’s ocean, reaching lengths of seven feet and weighing more than 420 pounds — and those are just the largest individuals we’ve seen and recorded! They get their name from the bulbous hump atop their heads and are sometimes called “the king of the coral ...
Humphead Wrasse Facts, Pictures & Info: Coral Reef …
2017年5月22日 · The Humphead wrasse is a marine fish that lives on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region. (The Indo-Pacific region includes the Indian Ocean from the east coast of Africa and the western and central regions of the Pacific Ocean.)
Humphead Wrasses ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
Humphead wrasses, Cheilinus undulatus (Rüppell, 1835), are named for the bump on their heads and are otherwise known as giant wrasses, humpheads, Māori wrasses, Napoleon wrasses (for the bump’s resemblance to the French Emperor Napoleon’s two-pointed hat), truck wrasses, and undulate wrasses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6n7nvVDw1w.
Cheilinus undulatus – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum
2023年12月28日 · One of the largest reef fishes in the world, the humphead wrasse is made even more imposing by the presence of a prominent hump located on the forehead from which it earns its various common names. This hump forms above the …
Humphead wrasse • Cheilinus undulatus • Fish sheet - Fishipedia
2023年11月18日 · The humphead wrasse, Cheilinus undulatus, is an iconic species of coral reefs. It lives in most of the Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea to New-Caledonia. This fish is the largest member of the wrasse family, with some rare specimen reaching a size of 2 meters long, hence the occasional nickname of „giant wrasse“.
Humphead Wrasse: Key Player in Coral Reef Ecosystems
2024年10月10日 · The humphead wrasse, a vibrant and charismatic fish, plays a significant role in the health of coral reef ecosystems. Known for its striking appearance and substantial size, this species is not just a visual marvel but also a key component of marine biodiversity.
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