Endangered· population decreasing· assessed 2025

Napoleon wrasse

Cheilinus undulatus

Sighting evidence at Cap Est Reef, Sainte-Marie Island

Photo: David Roche · CC BY-NC

Napoleon wrasse are among the largest bony fish on Indo-Pacific reefs, reaching two metres and 190 kg. Their thick fleshy lips and steep forehead hump make them unmistakable; they feed on hard-shelled prey including sea urchins and crown-of-thorns starfish, providing a regulatory service on reef ecosystems. The species is Endangered globally due to targeted fishing for the live reef food fish trade.

Evidence at this site

0 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

No date on file

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Napoleon wrasse

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