Cheilinus undulatus

Napoleon Wrasse (Humphead Wrasse)

1-2 metriä
30+ vuotta
Erittäin uhanalainen
Tietoa

Napoleon Wrasse (Humphead Wrasse)

The Napoleon wrasse, also known as the humphead wrasse, is the largest member of the wrasse family and one of the most charismatic fish on coral reefs. Named for the prominent bump on the head of adult males (resembling Napoleon's hat), these magnificent fish can live for over 30 years and are a prized sighting on any dive.

Koko

1-2 metriä (jopa 2.3m)

Paino

Jopa 190 kg

Elinikä

30+ vuotta

Suojelutila

Erittäin uhanalainen

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Parhaat sukelluskohteet

PalauRaja Ampat, IndonesiaPunainen meri, EgyptiGreat Barrier Reef, AustraliaMalediivitKomodo, IndonesiaFidžiSalomonsaaret

Sukellusvinkit

Napoleon wrasses in marine reserves are often incredibly curious and may approach divers closely. They are intelligent and seem to enjoy interacting with humans. Look for them patrolling reef slopes and drop-offs in the morning. At some sites, resident individuals are known by name.

Paras kausi

Year-round in most Indo-Pacific locations

Elinympäristö

Coral reefs and reef slopes throughout the Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea to the central Pacific

Ravinto

Hard-shelled invertebrates including sea urchins, crabs, molluscs, and crown-of-thorns starfish
Tiesitkö?

Hauskoja faktoja

1

They are one of the few predators of the toxic crown-of-thorns starfish

2

All Napoleon wrasses start life as female—some change to male later in life

3

Their lips become increasingly thick and fleshy with age

4

They can live for over 30 years and individuals are often recognised at specific dive sites

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