Cheilinus undulatus

Napoleon Wrasse (Humphead Wrasse)

1-2 meter
30+ år
Truet
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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.

Størrelse

1-2 meter (opptil 2.3m)

Vekt

Opptil 190 kg

Levetid

30+ år

Status

Truet

Hvor du finner dem

Beste dykkelokasjoner

PalauRaja Ampat, IndonesiaRødehavet, EgyptGreat Barrier Reef, AustraliaMaldiveneKomodo, IndonesiaFijiSalomonøyene

Dykketips

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.

Beste sesong

Year-round in most Indo-Pacific locations

Habitat

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

Kosthold

Hard-shelled invertebrates including sea urchins, crabs, molluscs, and crown-of-thorns starfish
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Morsomme fakta

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

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

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