#humphead wrasse

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(character belongs to fyrefowl on artfight~)

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Let's Hear it for the Humphead Wrasse

The humphead wrasse, Cheilinus undulatus, is also known as the Māori wrasse, Napoleon wrasse, or the blue- tooth grouper. They can usually be found around coral reefs and steep rocky cliffs in the Indo-Pacific, particularly on the east coast of Africa, the west coast of India, and the tropical waters of southeast Asia and the Great Barrier Reef.

The Māori wrasse gets its name from the distinctive markings that adults carry. Males are blue-green or purple, while females are more often red or orange. Both have unique patterns of lines and dots covering their heads, and stripes running down the rest of their body; early researchers compared the patterns on their heads to the tattoos traditionally used by the Māori people. In addition to its striking coloration, C. undulatus is also known for being the largest member of the wrasse family. Males can reach up to 2 m (6.5 ft) long and weigh up to 180 kg (396 lbs), while females tend to be smaller. Males also have a large 'hump' on their foreheads, hence the name humphead wrasse.

Another feature of note in C. undulatus is the set of large teeth fused into a parrot-like beak. They use this beak to predate upon hard-shelled animals like mollusks, urchins, sea stars, and crustaceans. On occasion, they also feed on smaller fish and moray eels. Due to their size, adults have very few natural predators aside from sharks, but larvae and small juveniles are more often opportunistically hunted by other fish.

Like many coral reef fish, the humphead wrasse is a protogynous hermaphrodite. This means that most individuals begin life as a female, and become male later in life-- known as 'super males', they are larger than males who did not transition. Individuals first become sexually mature at 5-7 years old, and females begin transitioning to male at 9-12 years old. Spawning occurs a few times a year, and during this period over a hundred adults can congregate in an area. The female releases about 20 eggs into the water column, where they are fertilized by her chosen partner. Three to four weeks later, the eggs hatch and the larvae migrate to the nearby reef.

Conservation status: C. undulatus is considered Endangered by the IUCN. Populations have declined due to overfishing and by-catch mortalities, loss of their food sources, habitat destruction, and capture of juveniles for the aquarium trade.

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Photos

Andrew J. Green

Lluís Masuet

George Ryschkewitsch

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🐠 Daily Fish Fact: 🐠

Humphead Wrasse adults are usually observed living singly, but are also seen in male/female pairs and in small groups. They can be found on the east coast of Africa around the mouth of the Red Sea, and in some areas of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

[marinememes]

Today is Wet Beast Wednesday!

Today's wet beast is: Napoleon Wrasse

Olive's Wet Beast Fact: also called the Humphead Wrasse or Napoleonfish, this fish can rotate it's creepy-ass eyes 360°

Stay tuned for more Wet Beast Wednesdays!

[neanderthalfakemon]

#090 - Kobudame

#091 - Andrasse

kobudai that changes gender when it evolves!

[pocket-prawn]

Humphead Wrasse (cheilinus undulatus)

[devilbunzz]

hi andi :D how would u think a dunko mermaid would look.... her armor.... but also if thats too hard (I GET IT) maybe the humble napoleonfish 🫴

would have LOOOVED to do a dunk but i can never ever pass up my friend the humphead wrasse

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Fishuary day 3. Humphead wrasse. (Please don't repost my art, reshares are chill tho)

[aquatark]

Lagoon Humphead Wrasse Clip - Manoa Lai Main

Endless Ocean, Nintendo Wii

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Shrink plastic charm test :)

Just gotta get UV resin and it'll look pretty snazzy!

[robotblues]

Humphead Wrasse, Melbourne Aquarium by Fir0002/Flagstaffotos (GFDL 1.2)

[yorugami]

Humphead Wrasse painting study

A fish born female & occasionally turns male w/ age

They are protogynous hermaphrodites, so sometimes a female will become a male, and turn from a female’s rusty red-orange colors to a male’s bright blue-green colors. - src Florida Museum

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Thank you @fuckthisappinparticular for your donation to UNRWA! Fun fact: The humphead wrasse is one of the few fish that eats toxic animals like the crown of thorns starfish.

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The International Plastic Bag Free Day 2023 國際無塑膠日 HEY HUMAN, SEE WHAT YOU DO!? ANIMAN - PLASTIC FISH Instagram:  milkdongcomics Facebook:  Milk DoNg Comics

[marinememes]

!Trigger Warning! (Talk of Animal Death ahead)

I received some devastating news today from my co-workers. My favorite fish at the Aquarium I work at died last night. Our Napoleon Wrasse (aka Humphead Wrasse) aged 26, was bitten by one of the younger sharks in the tank, which started a feeding frenzy for all of the other sharks. This is a very sad time time for me, but unfortunately, these things do happen.

I'm going to miss you, Dynamite. Rest easy.

[dykevandyke]

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