Humphead Wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus)

The Humphead Maori Wrasse is also referred to as the Napoleon wrasse and is one of the most loved fish in the sea. This species can become quiet tame and there are many sites throughout the Pacific, including the Australian Great Barrier Reef, that have resident Humphead Maori Wrasse that are accustomed to being fed by divers. Adults have a large hump on their head and can grow to a size of 6 feet.

These amazing fish inhabit steep outer reef slopes, channel slopes, and lagoon reefs.  Juveniles are encountered in coral-rich areas of lagoon reefs, where staghorn Acropora corals abound.  Adults meander across the reefs by day and rest in reef caves and under coral ledges at night. Their favorite foods are mollusks, sea urchins, crustaceans, and other invertebrates.

We currently have 3 of these beautiful fish in our Mermaid Aquarium.  Our largest is just under 3 feet in length and is just beginning to develop her signature "hump".