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Humphead Wrasse

Cheilinus undulatus

Humphead Wrasse

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The humphead wrasse is an incredibly large fish. In fact, it is one of the largest fish — males can be up to two meters long and can weigh as much as 180 kg. Females are, on average, one meter long. The hump is a sexual dimorphic trait — the hallmark hump is not found in female fish.”

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Actinopterygii

ORDER

Perciformes

FAMILY

Labridae

GENUS

Cheilinus

Location

Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Mammal

Carnivore

Habitat

Marine Neritic

Food

Mollusks, Starfish, or Crustaceans.

Threat

Habitat Destruction
Fishing

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