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Humphead wrasse, Napoleon fish, Napoleon wrasse , Maori Wrasse

Cheilinus undulatus

Description:

The humphead wrasse is the largest living member of the family Labridae, with males reaching 6 feet (2 m) in length, while females rarely exceed about 3 feet (1 m). It has thick, fleshy lips and a hump that forms on its head above the eyes, becoming more prominent as the fish ages. Males range from a bright electric blue to green, a purplish blue, or a relatively dull blue/green. Juveniles and females are red-orange above, and red-orange to white below. Some males grow very large, with one unconfirmed report of a Humphead Wrasse that was 7.75 feet (2.29 m) long and weighed 420 lbs (190.5 kg).

Habitat:

Divespot named "Fishhead" near Fesdu Island, Maldives

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Benno Ibold
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Benno Ibold

Maldives

Spotted on Aug 15, 2004
Submitted on Aug 30, 2013

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