The Humphead Wrasse reaches a large size. A specimen of 229cm in length and weighing 190.5 kg has been recorded, although this remains to be confirmed. Females reach maturity at 50 cm in length. This fish is mainly found on coral reef edges and drop-offs. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Labridae Genus: Cheilinus Species: Cheilinus undulatus (Ruppell, 1835) Other names: Double-headed Maori Wrasse, Giant Maori-Wrasse, Truck-Wrasse
The Humphead Wrasse reaches a large size. A specimen of 229cm in length and weighing 190.5 kg has been recorded, although this remains to be confirmed. Females reach maturity at 50 cm in length. This fish is mainly found on coral reef edges and drop-offs. Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Labridae Genus: Cheilinus Species: Cheilinus undulatus (Ruppell, 1835) Other names: Double-headed Maori Wrasse, Giant Maori-Wrasse, Truck-Wrasse