Humphead Wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 2.3 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
The humphead wrasse is a giant of the reef, growing past two metres with a bulging forehead and thick lips, and it is one of the few predators that routinely eats toxic prey like boxfish and crown of thorns starfish. Slow growing and long lived, it has been hit hard by the live reef fish trade and is now endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cheilinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 218945.
FAQ
- How deep does the Humphead Wrasse live?
- The Humphead Wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Humphead Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Humphead Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Humphead Wrasse get?
- The Humphead Wrasse grows to about 2.3 m.