Humphead wrasse
A species of Cheilinus, Also known as Napoleon wrasse, Napoleonfish, Humphead maori wrasse, Blue-tooth groper Scientific name : Cheilinus undulatus Genus : Cheilinus
Humphead wrasse, A species of Cheilinus
Also known as:
Napoleon wrasse, Napoleonfish, Humphead maori wrasse, Blue-tooth groper
Botanical name: Cheilinus undulatus
Genus: Cheilinus
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Description
Humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) is native to the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific region. Instantly recognized by divers and aquarium visitors by the hump-like structure on the heads of larger adults, this is the largest species of wrasse in existence. Humphead wrasse is listed as an endangered species because of many factors, including overfishing (it is a delicacy in Hong Kong live fish markets, despite the risk of ciguatera poisoning) and capture for the aquarium trade.
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Photo By Julien Bidet for MDC Seamarc , used under CC-BY-SA-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Fish Order
Perch-like fish Family
Wrasses Genus
Cheilinus Species
Humphead wrasse 
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