Cheilinus undulatus

Wrasses

  • Humphead wrasse
  • Napo-Panzerwels
  • Napoléon
  • Napoleòn
  • Becculongu

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 100 Meters.
  • Rare species.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is found in a sheltered zone

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 230 cm
  • Maximum age known : 32 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
  • Diet : Mollusks - - - Fishes
  • The animal can show variable colouring
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • -Sport or local fishing
  • The species is classified asEndangered